Moving Water

[Melos]

One of the big things I looked forward to when building my pond was the sound of moving water. I have a mini-waterfall at one end, burbling out of a rocky berm. The sound of flowing water is very soothing and relaxing to me.

What kind of moving water affects do you have with your pond? A fountain? A waterfall? A man-made stream?

 

[ninikins]

I would like to add a small water feature at some point but I dont have one at the moment. A small fountain would be nice as I have some fish and the bubbles would provide extra oxygen.

 

[chris]

A spray will oxygenate better than a waterfall but the waterfall looks better.

 

[kelkat]

My goal is to have a waterfall/stream running from an upper pond to a lower pond, with a small waterfall into the lower pond as well. Not a big project, I know .

 

[Melos]

That sounds great kelkat. Impressive!

Yeah, I know a spray or even a fountain would aerate better, but I'm going for all-natural looking, and natural ponds just don't have fountains in them

 

[kelkat]

Old Faithful would argue with you on that .

I live next to a large steam and had decided to forego anything in the front yard relating to water. But it's just so wonderful that I had to put it back in my plans. Running water makes every garden that much better!

 

[Melos]

That is one thing I'd love to build - a stream. It would come and go from no where, but I would love to have a fake stream in my yard... perhaps between two ponds. Of course, a real stream would be better! But alas...

 

[kelkat]

We have streams, a creek, and five artesian wells (did I mention we live in the woods). The frogs are deafening just after the rain! Not that I've heard much out of them this summer.

I still want to build something closer to the house. I think it would be possible to make it look very natural!

 

[Kokotai]

I hadn't thought of the saund of moving water, but I was going to put in a waterfall. This is a great idea and will add to the relaxation.

 

[kelkat]

The more we talk about it, the more I want to get out right now and get started. If only the weather would cooperate. With fall comes work weather. Maybe fall will make an appearance soon.

 

[Kokotai]

What would be the best way to set up moving water though?

 

[ninikins]

The sound of moving water is So relaxing, every garden should have a little corner with a small pond to relax.

 

[cashb]

I have a small waterfall and decided I needed more aeration so added a bubbler and then had a old pitcher pump that we rigged up as a spitter. I love them all and the fish were very happy with the additions! Also sounds great and I relax with a glass of wine by the pond at every opportunity!

 

[DrDave]

Here is the 2nd water fall I have on mine. This one runs 24/7. The top is actually a 55 gallon drum made into a biological filter.

 

[cashb]

Wow! How do you clean it? I bet it sounds great when the water is moving!