I am still waiting for the replacement compressor to arrive from C&H Sales (they are sending another unit free of charge); however, the floating fountain has been operating non-stop for three weeks without any problems. The surface is constantly moving and it seems that the pond is responding to the increased oxygen levels.
The pond is very deep and I cannot imagine that the fountain will have much effect on de-stratification without the use of a bottom aerator.
On a brighter note, I caught a smallmouth bass yesterday! I can only assume that there are more that survived. The trout are a mystery though... I have not seen any swimming and only rarely do they break the surface to catch bugs. The pond is teaming with all manner of frogs and flying insects so I can only surmise that a well fed trout is a happy (and elusive) trout. Alas, they are freaking boring compared to the bass that would chase a bulrush stem and splash down after catching an unfortunate dragonfly.
