Ponds and Water Gardens - Fountain Water Treatment

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GAVolunteer
08-03-07, 10:39 PM
I just purchased a two-tier fountain to go on my screen porch. It holds about 10 gallons of water and has a pump to circulate the water.

I've looked at various web sites about water treatments. I've seen many diffferent treatments such as:

A. Protec Water Treatment for white calcium mineral buildup and metallic stains
B. Fountec Water Treatment for algae
C. No More Algale: Fountain
D. No More White Scale: Fountain.
E. No More Foam: Fountain

And these are just a few.

Any suggestions on products to use to keep the water clear in a fountain?

Thanks

twelvepole
08-08-07, 05:18 PM
If distilled water is used, there should be no mineral scale or buildup and no need for descaling product. There are algaecides and clarifiers available. If foam is a problem, defoamers are available. The products and manufacturers mentioned are reputable. For indoor fountain maintenance, here is a good read: http://www.wildbirdshop.com/Fountains/fmaint.html