No. I shut the aerator off because it was making the bottom water too warm for trout. This pond is dug in sand, with groundwater flowing into the pond (or out of depending on the time of year). Right now I think it's going out because I can lose 1" or more per day.

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).