| One of the practical uses for setting up a water | | | | décor that simply does its job. The appeal |
| fountain is to provide oxygen for wildlife such as | | | | to these types of fountains is that they are |
| Koi fish. The extra movement of water that a | | | | relatively inexpensive and they look good in any |
| fountain provides enriches the water with oxygen. | | | | kind of pond. You can have a very simple plain |
| This not only provides oxygen for the creatures | | | | cement pond or have a colorful ceramic tile pond |
| you choose to inhabit your water feature but also | | | | and the fountain jet will lend itself well to both. |
| keeps the water from going stagnant and | | | | They are flexible. |
| attracting wildlife you do not want -- such as | | | | Bell jet fountains are always interesting. The |
| mosquitoes. Oxygenating fountains are most | | | | water falls over like a smoothly shaped bell or |
| practical additions for garden ponds. | | | | mushroom appearance. These give a structured |
| If your primary intention is to create more | | | | effect that lends itself well to small, formal ponds. |
| oxygen for your water feature, it is advisable to | | | | The water falls in a more relaxing fashion. Having |
| purchase the largest water pump that you can | | | | a bell jet would also call for seating next to your |
| afford. Place the water pump directly onto the | | | | water feature so that guests can sit and relax. |
| fountainhead nozzle and set the nozzle to then | | | | This truly invites people to become one with their |
| produce the most complex spray formation. The | | | | natural surroundings. |
| spray formation is not only to make your fountain | | | | Last, single spray nozzles are a good choice if you |
| aesthetically interesting but it also stimulates the | | | | want to create a bold, dynamic effect for your |
| water to produce larger amounts of oxygen. For | | | | water feature or pond. These shoot sprays that |
| example, a geyser fountain whose water | | | | are higher and more daring than other fountain |
| formation is dense will produce more oxygen than | | | | nozzles. This might be a good choice for a |
| a fountain that spews out thin sprays of mist. | | | | contemporary look and definitely for a front yard |
| Types of Fountain Spray Formations | | | | rather than the back. These types of water |
| A popular type of fountain pattern is the geyser. | | | | formations call for attention and it is definitely |
| Geysers are always exciting because they are | | | | something that should be seen and not hidden. |
| slightly erratic and produce a thick, foamy flow of | | | | When installing both the pump and the nozzle of |
| water. This is a great choice for open and breezy | | | | your choice, make sure your hands are clean and |
| sites, as the water will not be dispersed all over. | | | | that the water is free from debris. Any sand or |
| Geysers definitely invite an audience, especially | | | | soil that gets into the pump or nozzle will affect |
| delighting children. This type of fountain lends itself | | | | the water flow. You definitely want to achieve |
| well to a tropical themed pond setting decorated | | | | the most efficient water flow, as your whole |
| with many heavy lava looking rocks. | | | | intention is to produce the most oxygen for the |
| Fountain jets produce a very simple water | | | | wildlife inhabiting your water feature. |
| pattern. Fountain jets are a no nonsense type of | | | | |