See the discussion under Questions & Observations the topic of "Trout" by jdmcalf April 19 2002. These comments & advice should answer your questions. If you still have a question try a repost here. The bottom diffuser probably made the bottom water too warm esp since you ran it all night (too long). Did you monitor the bottom water temps as you ran the aerator during the summer?


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