Originally Posted By: rrussler
Will aeration increase or decrease evaporation in the summer?. I am thinking moving water interacts with air more readily but that cooler water coming up from the bottom will not evaporate as quickly. any thoughts?


I normally don't worry about it. If there's not enough O2 in the water, and fish don't have enough to survive, then how much water is a moot point.

If water is too warm, evaporation also cools the water.

www.hoosierpondpros.com

[Linked Image from lh6.ggpht.com]
http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4
3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).