cray, I have a slight "current" or circular motion of the water around my small pond with the flowing well. I have the out put angled to get is flowing down one side so it ends up moving the entire thing around.

I do notice the fish will lay all facing the same direction leaning into the mild current when they are not actively doing something like feeding or what ever. It seems like it helps things in general.

Are you thinking of adding a slight circular motion to your in ground grow out ponds or you giant pools.

Are you wondering since you have so many fish in the grow out pools/ponds would the extra "exercise" they might get be beneficial?

I say if you have time try one pond out and record any noticeable difference and let us all know what you find out.

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