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Clean clear water fountains for the garden

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.

 

Updated Feb 2005

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