Water Fountains and water features
Algae
free water fountains make water gardening a pleasure rather than a hassle. Water
fountains then become an asset in your garden, on your patio or even indoors. Do
choose carefully ....
Water fountains
and the
decisions you need to make early on in your water fountains project are
discussed below. Paying attention to these points early on is important to get
the most from your fountains ....
Place your water fountains or
features where you can enjoy them to the fullest extent. Not much is to be
gained by putting your water fountains at the bottom of the garden, out of
sight.
Choose your water fountains and
features that are easy to take home and especially easy to install. The easiest
and most natural looking water fountains these days are made from fiberglass.
Are your water fountains or
features going to contain fish? ... if so then you will not get clean and clear
water fountains without installing a biofilter to purify the fish waste as well
as an ultra violet light to make sure your water fountains are always crystal
clear. Do not try to skimp on these important items or you will regret it later.
If you are going to have only
aquatic plants in your water fountains then do not worry about a biofilter
although you may decide to install an ultra violet light later. Water fountains
with plants only are a lot easier to care for than water fountains with pond
fish
Almost all water fountains need a
submersible pump. Choose your pump carefully in order to reduce the cost and to
make sure the water fountains perform as you wanted.
Waterfalls and similar water
fountains need special attention when it comes to choosing pumps. These types of
water fountains generally need a stronger pump than those features which just
have a simple spray creating the fountains effect
One of the most important
considerations in choosing pumps for water fountains is how much power they will
use because remember all water fountains that contain fish must have a biofilter
and a biofilter must have a continuous supply of water. Fountains that spray are
also an excellent way of adding oxygen to the water to also aid the biofilter.
The cost of electricity will normally far exceed the purchase price of the
fountains pump.