What Fountain Supplies Are Necessary?

When you invest in a fountain for your garden, it's essential to maintain it. While fountains are generally low-maintenance, there are still a few things to keep in mind. Here, we'll discuss the vital supplies you need to keep your fountain running smoothly for years to come. 

A Fountain Cover

Fountains have several fairly complex components: pumps, tubing, and filters. These parts can all become clogged, leading to damage and leaks. Since fountains are outside, they are easily clogged with debris like leaves and twigs. Debris leads to clogs, and clogs can shorten the life of your fountain. How can you minimize the amount of debris that gets into your fountain?

First of all, it's best to place a fountain away from trees that drop a lot of leaves, seeds, and other debris. Next, you'll want to put a fountain cover over your fountain whenever it's not in use. Yes, fountains are designed to be durable outdoors, but keeping them protected from the elements when not in use will lengthen the life of your water feature. If you live in an area where temperatures drop below freezing during the winter, you should drain your fountain and cover it in the fall. This way, you'll keep leaves and debris out and your fountain will be protected from the sun, wind, rain, and snow all winter long. Find excellent, weatherproof fountain covers right here.

Algae-Killing Solution

During the warmer months of the year, you may struggle to keep algae out of your fountain despite the constantly moving water. Algae can form a green, slimy coating that looks ugly and can harm your fountain. Fortunately, some excellent algaecide products can remedy or prevent this issue. We suggest Fountec Algaecide.

• Safe for plants, pets, birds, and other wildlife (but not safe for fish)
• Kills bacteria and slime
• Unaffected by heat, sunlight, and evaporation
• Improves water quality and appearance; will not cause cloudy water
• Does not stain the surface of your fountain like copper-based cleaners do
• Eliminates the need for scrubbing
• Combines well with Protec Scale Inhibitor to keep the fountain scale-free and algae-free

You only need to use a small amount of Fountec Algaecide to get great results. By using the right fountain supplies, you won't have to scrub away at your fountain to remove algae and stains.

Hard Water Treatment

A complex water treatment is essential for fountain maintenance. If hard water deposits continue to accumulate on your fountain, your pump can become irreparably damaged, and your fountain may become stained over time. We recommend the Protec Scale Inhibitor for Fountains.

• Safe for plants, pets, birds, and other wildlife
• Safe for your fountain and non-acidic; does not foam or stain
• Made with a unique blend of organo-phosphonates for protection against calcium buildup and metallic stains
• Designed to prevent future mineral deposits/stains
• Able to remove existing white calcium scale deposits and iron/copper stains
• Helps prevent pump damage due to hard water buildup
• Can be combined with Fountec Algaecide for comprehensive fountain maintenance

We recommend using this brutal water treatment once a month for optimal results. With the right fountain supplies, your fountain will look beautiful and remain functional for many years to come.