Thanks for all of the great help!

I'm curious however about the size of the bubbles from the soaker hose. I know that smaller bubbles move more water and add more air. And I've heard that larger bubbles are better for keeping ice off (it was debated in another thread, I'm not presenting this as a fact). Are the amount and size really that important? Would I be cutting the utility of my pump by using soaker hose or a tree watering ring as opposed to a mid-range membrane diffuser?