On warm summer evenings on the terrace, the sound of water has a calming effect. A large garden pond is not even necessary. There is even room for a small fountain in a zinc tub. Would you like to expand your mini pond with this attractive object? Then find out about the numerous models on this page and learn about the many advantages of a fountain in a zinc tub.
What are the advantages and requirements of a well in the zinc tub?
A fountain in the zinc tub provides calming water movement, promotes water cleanliness and deters mosquitoes from laying eggs. Choose a pump with a flow rate of at least 150l/h and a delivery height of 50 cm.
Different properties of a fountain for the mini pond
The trade also refers to the small fountains as
- Sourcestones
- Bubblestones
- Water games
- or gargoyle
So don't let other names mislead you.
These fountains have many different features and extras depending on the cost and manufacturer:
- with and without lighting
- solar or battery powered
- with power connection
- floating freely
Install fountain
Small purchase advice
- Passthrough
- Flow rate
- and flow rate
these are the criteria you should pay attention to when buying a suitable pump. For small ponds in the zinc tub, the following values are sufficient:
- Flow rate: 150l / h
- Conveying height: from 50 cm
Basically, your pump (€104.00 on Amazon) should be able to pump all the pond water completely within two hours.
What to pay attention to?
When installing the water splash, you must pay attention to an appropriate height. If the water sprays too high, the wind will carry some droplets away. In the long term, this results in a significant loss of water.
Benefits of a fountain
The constant movement of the water promotes cleanliness and also deters mosquitoes from laying eggs. The insects prefer quiet waterholes to breed. When waves move, the larvae cannot stay on the water due to a lack of surface tension.
When you should avoid a fountain
Unfortunately you have to choose between water lilies and a fountain. Especially when the sun shines on the mini pond and the fountain sprays small droplets of water onto the plant, the so-called magnifying glass effect occurs, which burns the leaves of the water lily.
