AquaBasin: a practical base for a recirculating fountain
An AquaBasin sits below a suitable decorative fountain, catches the returning water and houses the pump out of sight. Its support surface lets you finish the installation with decorative gravel while retaining access for maintenance. Compare AquaBasin sizes by the fountain they will support, the catchment area and the space available for excavation.
Does an AquaBasin include a fountain and pump?
A standalone reservoir is not a complete fountain kit. Check the individual listing for its supplied parts, or choose a kit that explicitly includes the feature, pump, basin and connecting components.
Choose the basin with the fountain
The largest-looking reservoir is not automatically the correct support for every feature. Check the manufacturer’s basin recommendation and permitted load for the particular urn, column or spilling feature. The surrounding base must be stable and level so the basin is supported properly, rather than bridging gaps in the ground.
Leave room to adjust the water
The water should fall back inside the catchment area, including in a breeze. Position the fountain and adjust its flow before applying the final gravel finish. Keep the pump access panel and any flow valve within reach so cleaning or adjustment does not mean lifting the whole fountain.
What if my feature needs more storage?
For larger features or a custom footprint, a lined reservoir with AquaBlox and suitable pump access may be a better layout. It needs designing around both water volume and support for the feature.
