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Article #184: Oxygenating Fountains

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






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