Are the diffusers running 24/7 I think they could be actually doing bad for a pond that small in a sense super heating it.. I'd only run it at night for a few hours to mix the warm surface water with the cool bottoms.. A pond that shallow probably don't have a thermocline to worry about, and constant aeration wouldn't be needed.. Just a thought..

Also being that you just bought the property this problem could of been a reoccurring thing before you arrived..

Last edited by Bluegillerkiller; 07/05/13 02:54 PM.
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