Won't there be way too many variables in any one pond to another that would make ‘independent testing of their diffusers’ irrelevant? I was thinking more of a measurable test for my pond not some manufacturer's everything falls under chart. Wouldn't temperatures at different depths or a dissolved oxygen test be best? I know seasons, rain, wind, temp, sunlight, &…. effect true aeration needs? I just want to now if I can aerate to my real needs only, because I don’t want to run my compressor anymore then I have to because of noise and fact of wasting electricity.

I’m really looking for more of a test I can do to my pond to calibrate my needs not some manufactures sales 'gimmick' chart.