Floating fountains make a lovely addition to any pond or lake. A good fountain can also help aerate a body of water. This restores oxygen to the water used by aquatic mammals and plants. Home- or business- owners can choose from a wide variety of fountains. There are many different styles of spray available. Many of them are named after a flower or tree. Most fountains have a central spray that shoots straight up and other sprays spreading out to the side.

Different floating pond fountains share some common parts. An underwater motor powers all fountains. Motors are often made of stainless steel and have stainless steel parts to help limit rust. Stainless steel parts allow for the use of some fountains in salt-water bodies of water. Horsepower is important for the motors. How powerful a motor is depends on the depth of the lake, the type of spray produced, and the size of the spray. Many fountains also have a nozzle the water comes out of but this is not a requirement. Some companies offer interchangeable nozzles so multiple spray styles are available. The fountain attached to a solid object by a mooring rope to prevent it from being swept away. Fountains come in kits that can be installed by homeowners.

Various different types of floating pond fountains have numerous uses. Some, like the Iris design, are popular with hotels and resorts. The Iris design does not have a central column of water. It only has sprays that arc out away from the nozzle. Other fountains, like the Jade designs are used for residential lakes or near a commercial building. The Jade design has a central column of water and several shallow arcing sprays. A fountain style that is popular with golf courses is the Juniper design. This design has several sprays that shoot up together to form a large column of water that arcs slightly. A fountain style often chosen by cities is the Tulip design. This design has a central column and several other sprays that arc at different heights. Remember that different companies use the same name for fountains but they do not look alike.

Floating fountains are also used as night decorations. Some places use a combination of lights and fountains to create a beautiful effect. Different colored lights make the fountains stand up and look beautiful. Some people choose to use this feature with multiple fountains. This allows a fountain to be seen and enjoyed at night when they might not be visible to visitors. Floating fountain make a beautiful addition to any lake or pond. When combined with colored lights, they are attractive twenty-four hours a day.