Information About Fountains

Fountains are nice to have in a pond and can be "packaged" as different options.  You can get a "Pre-filter, Pump, and Fountain Combo" option that has everything  nice & neat and all in one package.  You just pick out the size that meets the aeration requirements for your pond and you're all set.(If this unit is the only unit to provide your pond with water circulation, you should have a "Pump, Fountain, Combo" that will circulate 1/2 your pond's total volume of water every hour.)   You could also buy a pump that offers fountain nozzle  attachments for which have different spray patterns such as   "waterbell", "tulip", 3-tier, etc. 

When you select the fountain nozzle of your choice, be sure to select a fountain that is not too big for your pond.  The height of the fountain spray should not be larger than 1/2 the diameter of your pond.  This is important to know especially if your fountain is in the middle of your pond.  The reason why you don't want the fountain spray height to be higher than 1/2 the diameter of your pond is that when the wind blows, your water should still remain within the pond.  If your fountain height is more than 1/2 the diameter of your pond, your pond's water could empty right out into your lawn and before you know it, especially if you have a small pond, your water is about gone.  When choosing your fountain nozzle height calculate your pond's diameter and see if the fountain will work for you.  A great feature too, that I may mention, are "diverter/flow control valves".  These are great little "tools" to have for your pond.  Some "Pre-filter, Pump, Fountain Combos" have diverter/control valves within them.  These diverter/flow regulator valves regulate the amount of water pressure you want to go to a particular water feature including your fountain.

Some manufacturers like Beckett and LittleGiant make fountain nozzles specifically to fit their pumps while other manufacturers like OASE not only make fountain nozzles to fit their pumps, but the fountains are standard sizes like 1/2" or 1" width where they could be used interchangeable with other manufacturer's pumps as long as they are the size you need.

If you decide to have a fountain, I would definitely recommend having a pre-filter to your pump so any silt, algae, etc. doesn't clog up your fountain nozzle head.  Pre-filters are nice to have for any water feature as they make your pump last longer and aid in creating a cleaner, clearer pond.