Fountain Spray Patterns

Floating Fountains in Florida

Florida is a water-filled state! Not only is there water surrounding Florida on all except the North side of the state, but Florida also is said to have more than 7,500 lakes in total. That puts it in the top 10 of states with the most lakes in all of the United States. Love it or hate it, the state of Florida is visually associated with water (and sun and palm trees). Even many communities use water as a symbolic representation of things like cleanliness, wealth, clarity, relaxation, and calmness.

In addition to the many natural bodies of water, you'll also find man-made lakes and ponds around resorts, casinos, apartment and condo complexes, restaurants, golf courses, country clubs, shopping plazas, office buildings, parks, zoos, amusement parks and private residences. Among this enormous list, many associations and business owners choose to have a floating fountain, sometimes called an aerating fountain, installed in the middle of their lake for visual appeal, to improve their health of their fish, and to reduce the chance or prolong the emergence of algae in their water.

Did you know Focal Point Ponds also installs and offers maintenance on these lake fountains? That's right, we do. Especially in the Tampa Bay Area, we are equipped to put in new floating fountains as well as replace faulty or aged pond fountains that you may be struggling with. We can help new clients in Plant City, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Temple Terrace, Brandon, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, and more locations.

There are various heights and spray styles for these pond scape fountains so we wanted to go more in depth on this page to explain some of the most popular spray nozzles used and what they look like, so you can consider these options as you plan to add a fountain to your pond, lake, or water garden.

Lake Aerator Fountain Spray Nozzles

Our favorite American-made fountains comes with interchangeable heads as do many other well known brands. The idea is that once a company creates a reliable product, they are confident it will sell well but they also understand that different customers will have different personal preferences when it comes to what spay looks best on their property. The size and shape of a pond can also dictate that some spray patterns work better without over-spraying or disrupting the natural ecosystem.

One of the spray head patterns we see used frequently is the Trumpet spray. This style is like a tall, narrow column of water that gets wider towards the top, like the shape of the musical instrument, the trumpet. This type of spray nozzle is very common among fountain manufacturers. It's seen in many different types of ponds and lakes because of its elegant and distinctive appearance.

Another commonly seen spray in decorative lakes is the Geyser spray. This on is like a vertical jet which does not have have any flare at the end, angling the water outward at the end of its arc like the trumpet does. It provides a visually striking effect and can be a great choice for adding vertical interest to your water feature. Keep in mind, certain sprays are labeled with certain names for some manufacturers that try to create differentiation among the crowd. We also see this spray pattern labeled as Gusher sometimes.

Planning for Your Pond Fountain

Keep your guests/residents in mind as you plan for what type of decorative floating fountain you will use in your lake. Are there homes or apartments within earshot or can the fountain only be seen as walkers and drivers enter the premises? Larger lakes may require larger pumps to adequately propel the water high enough to have the right effect when being viewed by shore whereas smaller ponds may need a smaller pump. The depth of your pond also needs to be considered because most of these fountains are designed to have the aerator or pump motor suspended below the fountain but not resting on the bottom of the pond.