If I don't really have much for ice overs here in Arkansas and I am not running my air unit in the winter, should I leave it in the pond or pull the line and diffuser out? Does it matter or would it be better to leave in place?

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I leave them in if they are membrane diffusers, but I have a separate line closer to shore that I hook up to a much smaller compressor for winter. Sounds like you don't need to bother with the latter.

Stones need to be pulled and cleaned I think.

Let's see what others say especially the experts.

If you are using the air stones I would pull them up only when turning the system back on the following spring. Clean the stones with a muriatic acid and coarse brush then quickly rinse and place them back into the water.

Ok thanks just wanted to make sure I do the right thing once I get this up and running which should be in the next couple of weeks.

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