been living in a house with an aeration tank septic for about 20 years. they were all the rage around here in the late 70's when this house was built.
yes, when the power goes out, it doesn't pump air, or stir the pot.
but also with out power, we don't have water, need power to run the well pump... it's just something you get used to.
similar rules to normal anaerobic tanks apply. limit the amount of paper, grease, bleach, etc. if some moron flushes a wipe, it can/likely will, get caught in the impeller, and possibly cost you $500 for a new pump.
have to get it pumped, and get the "socks" washed/replaced every 3-5 years or so, and the pumps do wear out(runs 24/7), and as i stated before, a new one is at least $500.
and the one thing i can't get my dad to understand, Rid-EX does NOTHING in an aerobic tank. rid-ex uses anaerobic microbes.