How Do You Make A Tabletop Water Fountain?
Water fountains have decorated cities and palaces for thousands of years. They provide subtle beauty, peace and places for contemplation. Recent technology has helped to create small fountains that can sit on a tabletop, and you can quickly build your own. Select a container for your small water fountain. I recommend a medium to large glass or steel bowl. However, any container that will hold water and is fairly deep (at least 6 inches deep) will do. Make sure that you know the total number of gallons your container holds. Clean the container and all decorative elements thoroughly. Any dirt or debris in the container may clog the pump. Select large- to medium-sized decorative elements. Small rocks or shells could clog the pump and destroy the fountain. When you purchase a small water fountain pump, select a pump with a gallons per hour rating that corresponds with the size of your container. The pump should circulate all of the water in the container at least once per hour, so you need