live well question 2015 Z9

[RHoit]

just bought a new 2015 Z9... ive fished a few tournaments with no issues with the live wells but just recently durring a tournament almost all of my fish were on their sides.... the fish didnt need to be fizzed because they were caught out of shallow water.... can running my recirc and fill hurt the fish? my wells have oxygenators and im guessing they run automatically when I turn on the recirculators... can they possibly be the issue? i do notice when running them i get alot of foamy bubbles at the top of my livewells..... sorry if this is confusing but just looking for some answers.   

[31airborne]

Did you rinse out the live wells before using them?  Sometimes you can have residue from the manufacturing process on the surfaces, much of which is petroleum based.  Might wanna run some water thru them to make sure they're clean.

Since it's new I'd take it back to the shop and have them check out the recirc pumps, lines.  Warranty should cover it.

[hermanp]

I fill my z9 to where the water comes halfway over recirc output, the bigger the limit the longer I recirculate but always leave it on and I don't keep changing the water and the oxy's come on when wet.At weigh ins they come out with boxing gloves on.only other thing if real hot add a little ice, don't shock me.the foam is from gasses in well if able open the lids a little and you won't get any.