Waterfall Filter

Waterfall Filter

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"Ponds-and-Waterfalls"

There is something to be said for the natural beauty and sounds emitted from water cascading down a rock waterfall into a crystal clear pond.  Subconsciously the mind is able to take in these sounds which benefit its function and put it at ease.  The steady and constant water droplets striking the water mirrors music derived from a perfect fully flowing concerto.  One can hear both the small droplets as well as the rushing stream of water creating the full spectrum of acoustic play.  It’s as if the continuous waterfall sounds provide a cleansing sensation by clearing the mind much like hitting a refresh button on your computer.  Time seems endless and the overall relaxation benefits are remarkable.

In today’s world, eliminating and reducing stress are at the forefront of our times and certainly ponds and waterfalls can help peel off the stress we live daily.  Once we are fully relaxed the body is able to rebuild, regenerate and regroup.

Some people build ponds and waterfalls in order to add amphibians and fish to their world. The waterfall provides a natural way of providing oxygen into the water (pond aeration) which creates a very healthy environment for small animals, fish, etc..  The cascading of water continually moves the surface water and breaks down debris.  A floating fountain can also be added to break down the debris and provide another means to aerating the water.  In this fashion both waterfalls and fountains can enhance filter operations or in some cases act as the primary way the water is being filtered.  Typically people will include ornamental fish like Japanese Koi along with floating live plants to their pond and waterfall applications.

About the Author

Tom Franklin is an active pond and waterfall fan from the great state of Michigan. He has been instrumental in pond aeration via the use of fountains. Ponds-and-Waterfalls link. Click here to visit site on the World Wide Web.

I am about to design & build a waterfall out of moss rock/sandstone inside a 7' circle.... any advice?

I will be using a liner & I have a filter & pump with several fittings. If anyone has any info or plans, it would be greatly appreciated!! The circle is in my front walkway, so ideally I want this waterfall to be cascading down all sides equally.

In order to cascade evenly, you need a high turnover rate and a very level surface. Pick a pump that can easily turn over the entire volume of your water feature several times an hour. If you are even slightly off with leveling the sandstone, the water will always spill much more rapidly over the low side. Use fine grade rock and sand to create a level base and be very attentive to the wall level as it goes up. Adjust your mortar thickness as needed to create a level top surface and you should be good to go. If you are off a little, you may be able to compensate with a larger volume pump; so wait to buy the pump until you have filled the water feature and can see how much (if any) the water preferentially falls to one side or the other.

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