Pond Boss Forums AERATION Should I aerate? When To Quit?

NOTE - In my earlier post I mentioned that ponds may not mix completly with diffusers not placed in the deepest part of the pond. This often occurs when aerator start up occurs after the pond reaches temps higher than 50F. A qualifier needs to be mentioned. These ponds can USUALLY be completely mixed with extended operation of the aerator. As the aerator warms the bottom water, this unmixed bottom water will gradually become warmer and gradually the stagnant layer becomes incorporated into the whole circulation pattern. There are variations and exceptions to this phenomenon based on several variables specific to each situation.