If you have the expectation of a beautiful free flowing fountain as an enhancement to your water garden, then you need to include a superior performing fountain pump as well. The ideal fountain pump should have the speed, strength, and durability to move a substantial amount of water through the fountain components unhindered. Our fountain pumps are designed to aerate your pond, allowing oxygen to enter the water, and kill harmful bacteria. Another impressive feature on some of our fountain pumps is the low-water shut-off advantage, so if your fountain dries out before you notice it, the pump has an automatic sensor that will shut-off the pump, saving itself from damage and wear and tear. Most of the time, if a fountain is not performing to the pond owners expectations, the problem is most likely due to either an inferior fountain pump, a pump that is not the right size, or the problem could be incorrect or inferior tubing for the pump.