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