How Do You Prevent Clogging Of Small Pond Fountains?
A fountain clogs typically due to excessive debris getting caught in the fountain’s pump. Debris such as leaves, plant and animal matter, and algae will clog a pump if the debris is not removed from the water. Pond owners may prevent this clogging to their waterfalls and fountains by using a pond filter system that strains debris. A simple pond skimmer can be made easily for a small pond. A skimmer is a box or container that protects the fountain pump behind mesh which catches any material before it reaches the pump. Turn the fountain pump off and remove it from the pond water. Take off and throw away any sponge filter in the front of the pump intake. Then clean the algae off the outside of the pump as it may be making the clogging worse. KineticFountains.com suggests soaking the pond pump in white vinegar and water to remove debris, and then to remove the pump cover and clean out the inside of the pump. This will clear out any debris that has accumulated. Find a plastic container to u
