Pond Fountains In-Depth
Overview
Pond fountains are a beautiful yet beneficial addition to a pond. Fountains reduce weed growth and add an aesthetic look to your outdoor oasis. The movement a fountain produces not only makes a pond more attractive but also keeps it fresh and balanced.
Why Do Ponds Have Fountains?
Installing a fountain in your pond is more than just a decorative choice: it provides a range of benefits that enhance both the beauty and the health of your water feature. One of the most significant advantages is aeration. Fountains continuously circulate water, introducing oxygen that is essential for fish and beneficial bacteria.
As well as a fountain’s functional benefits, it adds an aesthetic appeal to your water feature. Flowing water creates a relaxing environment and enhances the natural beauty of your landscape. Our Vitaflume floating fountain is a perfect addition to your pond, from the simple installation to the added visual appeal of your outdoor paradise.
What are the Benefits of a Floating Pond Fountain?
Fountains assist in producing oxygen which promotes a healthy aquatic environment, reducing the chances of algae blooms and foul odors. The continuous movement a fountain produces keeps clear pond water and deters pests such as mosquitos. Standing water is a breeding ground for insects and algae, but a fountain disrupts their habitat, leading to clearer, healthier water.
Do Pond Fountains Help with Algae?
Decorative pond fountains serve multiple purposes, including disrupting the normally still waters that algae thrive in. A fountain is an effective natural solution for algae prevention. To keep your pond clear of algae you can use a combination of our beautiful Vitaflume fountain along with PhosControl. PhosControl will help prevent algae from ever accumulating.
Is it Worth it?
The long-term value makes a fountain worthwhile. Fountains aerate water and keep it moving to prevent some algae growth, which reduces the need for algaecides to control present algae. Vitaflume fountains are low maintenance: simply clean the suction screen monthly to prevent clogging.
Initial setup takes less than 10 minutes. Feed the cord through the float then set the motor into the float; there’s a notch to hold it in place. Tie the mooring ropes to the holes on the edges of the float and to the stakes. Set the fountain in the water, stake one side down, then walk with the second rope to the other side of the pond to stake that one, down, too. Plug the fountain into the timer and the timer into an outlet and voila!
At the end of the season, take the fountain out of the water, clean it off one more time with a power washer, then store it somewhere safe from freezing over the winter. This investment is worth the cost and minimal effort for a gorgeous pond!
Are Fountains Safe for Fish Ponds?
Yes, a fish pond with fountain is safe. The screen around the motor prevents things from getting in it, and fish naturally keep a safe distance from the humming motor. Fountains are beneficial to pond life as it aerates the water and can also improve water clarity.
Adding a fountain is how to oxygenate water in a pond. As water is pushed into the air, the droplets are spread out and mix with oxygen in the air. The water droplets then pull this oxygen with them back into the pond, resulting in higher dissolved oxygen levels. These higher dissolved oxygen levels that are produced support healthy fish respiration.
Conclusion
Pond fountains are a great way to maintain a healthy, balanced, and visually appealing water feature. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, fountains provide aeration and circulation to ensure that oxygen levels remain high while reducing algae growth, stagnant water, and foul odors. Investing in a fountain is investing in the health, beauty, and longevity of your pond.