| A pond fountain adds a lot of aesthetic appeal to | | | | • Pump: You can select the pump |
| your pond. The sight and sound of falling water | | | | depending upon the volume of the water that has |
| are very soothing to the senses. A fountain in the | | | | to be pumped by the fountain. Nowadays, solar |
| pond also attracts birds. You can enjoy the | | | | pumps are also available that are environment |
| beauty of nature while sitting close to your pond. | | | | friendly. You can buy them and save on your |
| It is one of the good ways to unwind after a | | | | electricity bills too. |
| hectic day at work. Besides adding beauty to | | | | • Lights and music: You can add lights and |
| your pond, fountains also help in aeration. This | | | | music to your pond water fountain. This kind of |
| reduces the occurrence of algae in your pond. | | | | fountain looks mesmerising at night. You can also |
| There are no foul odours that normally occur due | | | | make a provision to add such features later. |
| to stagnation of water in the pond. | | | | • Once you have installed your pond |
| There are few things that you should remember | | | | fountain, you should regularly maintain it. A few |
| before buying a pond fountain. These are as | | | | maintenance tips are as below: |
| follows: | | | | • Clean your pond regularly: You should |
| • Location of the fountain: The fountain | | | | regularly clean your pond to remove algae and |
| should be strategically placed so that it can | | | | other vegetation. This will keep your pond and |
| augment the charisma of your pond. Always | | | | fountain in good health and odour free. |
| choose your fountain place carefully. | | | | • Clean the pump: For maximum |
| • Height of the fountain spray: The height | | | | efficiency and long life of the pump, it is |
| of the fountain spray should be in proportion to | | | | necessary that you should check the maintenance |
| the size of your pond. The height of the spray | | | | of your pond pump regularly. Never operate your |
| should not exceed half the diameter of the pond; | | | | pump on low water levels as that causes damage |
| otherwise the water will spill out. You should | | | | to the pump. |
| carefully choose the height of the spray to | | | | • Clean the statues: If you have |
| prevent any wastage of the water. | | | | decorative statues, you should regularly clean |
| • Type of fountain: A large variety of | | | | them of mineral deposits and dust. Depending on |
| fountains of different shapes, sizes and materials | | | | the type of the material of the statue, you should |
| are available in the market these days. You can | | | | use the appropriate cleaning agent. |
| select the material and style of your fountain | | | | • Maintaining electrical: Regularly replace |
| depending upon your budget and outdoor | | | | the burnt-out bulbs, if you have lighting in your |
| ambience. You can also use a decorative statue | | | | pond fountain. This will make it appear fantastic at |
| to enhance the beauty of your fountain. | | | | all times. |
| • Type of spray pattern: There is a wide | | | | A pond fountain can enhance the beauty of your |
| variety of jets available that give different kinds | | | | garden and home if chosen and maintained |
| of spray patterns. You can choose one depending | | | | carefully. |
| on your taste and theme like umbrella, foam etc. | | | | |