Fountains & Aeration for Backyard Ponds, Lakefronts & Cottages
Floating fountains, aeration, de-icers, pumps and treatments for backyard ponds, koi ponds, lakefront properties and cottages across Canada - sized to your pond's depth, acreage and distance to power.
Your pond is the view from the deck, the place the kids swim and where the fish are — so when it turns green in July or starts to smell along the shallow end, it is personal. The fix is usually a smaller, better-matched unit than people expect. The one that disappoints is almost always the one chosen on spray height alone, then run off a cord that can't feed it.
We size it before you buy, free, and you are not committed to anything. Tell us about the pond and we'll tell you what it needs. If that turns out to be a smaller unit than you had in mind, we'll say so — and you are welcome to order it yourself from the shop.
Most residential ponds run on ordinary 120V household power. Cord length and amp draw are what really limit unit size, so we check those against the outlet you actually have before anything gets ordered.
Someone to phone in year three. Authorized Kasco dealer and certified repair centre in Markham, with genuine Kasco parts on the shelf. We service what we sell.
A straight answer, usually within one business day. A specific model and a delivered price in CAD — not a brochure, and not a "starting from" range.
Rather just talk it through? Call or text 1-855-752-5795, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm ET. A human answers.
Ask Us What Your Pond Needs
Five fields. We'll work out what size unit your water needs and what it costs, usually back within one business day. No pressure either way.
Thank you — your quote request is in.
We'll size the right system for your water and come back with real pricing, usually within one business day.
Need it sooner? Call or text 1-855-752-5795 — a human answers.
Since 1967Family-run fountain supply and service
4.8★ on GoogleFrom pond owners across the GTA
Authorized KascoDealer and certified repair centre, Markham
Most pond suppliers send you off to a contact page and then go quiet. Here is exactly what happens instead.
STEP 01
You tell us about the water
Roughly how big it is, how deep it runs, and how far it sits from the nearest outlet. If you don't know the numbers, a couple of photos and a satellite screenshot are usually plenty to work from.
STEP 02
We size it, free
We match the unit to your pond rather than to a price point, check the cord run and amp draw against the power you have, and flag the things that turn into a nuisance later — spray drifting onto the deck, or a cord that won't reach.
STEP 03
You get a straight answer in a day
The model we'd put in your pond, a delivered price in CAD, and what to expect from it. Buy it from us or order it yourself off the shop pages — the sizing advice is free either way.
What still water does
Green by July, muck by August, trouble under the ice
Nearly every backyard pond and cottage waterfront problem traces back to the same root cause: still, oxygen-poor water. The season plays out the same way most years.
Green water and algae blooms
Warm, still, nutrient-loaded water blooms on schedule by mid-summer, and weeds take over the shallows. Circulation and oxygen go after the cause — treatments and dye work far better once the water is moving.
Muck underfoot, odour, mosquitoes
Organic matter settles and breaks down without oxygen, so the bottom goes soft underfoot and gives off a rotten-egg smell. The same stagnant corners are where mosquitoes breed.
Fish stressed in summer, lost under ice
Late-summer heat drives oxygen out of the water, and a pond sealed under snow and ice traps the gases coming off decaying muck. Winterkill is quiet — you find out in spring. Ice also pushes hard on cottage docks and boat lifts.
How we size it
Three facts decide almost everything
Have these ready and we can usually point you at the right unit the same day. Don't have them? Send photos and we'll work it out from there.
Surface area
Roughly how big the water is — in acres, or in feet by feet measured off a satellite image. This sets the size of the unit, and whether one is enough.
Average depth
Floating fountains suit ponds under roughly six feet average depth. Deeper than that and diffused aeration from the bottom moves far more of the water column for the money.
Distance to power
From the water's edge to the nearest outlet, and whether that circuit is 120V or 240V. On household power, cord length and amp draw are the real limit on unit size.
On a home pond the honest answer is often the cheaper one: a smaller unit sized correctly beats a larger one starved for power, which is why so many cottage installations come down to the cord run rather than the horsepower. Koi ponds want gentle, continuous aeration and good filtration rather than maximum spray height. If people swim off your dock, it is worth knowing Kasco surface aerators are ETL listed to UL and CSA standards, and that diffused systems keep the compressor on shore with nothing electrical in the water. Seasonal access is worth planning around too — most units come out before freeze-up and go back in the spring, so if you close up the cottage in October, tell us and we'll factor that in. Send us your three details, by phone or to Info@fountaindepot.com, rather than choosing by horsepower alone.
Fountain Depot carries 50+ years of fountain installation and service experience through Fountain Place, from backyard ponds to commercial water features across the Greater Toronto Area, with a showroom and service shop at 250 Don Park Road in Markham.
In business since 1967 — not a drop-ship storefront that appeared last season.
Authorized Kasco dealer and certified repair centre in Markham, Ontario.
We service what we sell, directly across the GTA, and talk you or your electrician through it everywhere else.
Genuine Kasco parts in stock, not aftermarket workarounds — which is what protects your warranty.
Free sizing before you buy, whether you order from us or from the shop pages yourself.
Ships across Canada, typically 3 to 10 business days depending on province.
See the work — recent installations are in our project gallery.
Not sure what size you need?
Send us the pond — rough surface area, average depth and how far it is to power — and we'll tell you what it needs and what it costs. Free, no obligation, usually within one business day.
A common starting point is roughly 1 HP of fountain per acre of surface area for display and circulation, but average depth, pond shape and available power matter just as much.
Send us your pond's size, depth and distance to power and we will size it for you at no charge.
Should I choose a fountain or an aerator?
Choose a floating fountain if you want visual display on a pond under roughly six feet average depth. Choose diffused aeration for deeper ponds, or where fish health and muck reduction are the priority.
Many ponds benefit from a fountain in summer and continued aeration through winter.
Can a pond fountain run on regular 120V cottage power?
Yes. Many Kasco fountains and aerators, including the 3400JF and the Home Series aeration systems, run on standard 120V single-phase power.
Larger horsepower units require 240V, so confirm what is available at the site before choosing a model - it determines which unit you receive, not just the plug.
How do I keep pond fish alive through a Canadian winter?
Keep a hole open in the ice so trapped gases escape and oxygen exchanges. A de-icer or winter aeration does this reliably.
Stop feeding fish once water drops below about 10°C. Our blog covers a full Canadian feeding calendar.
Are pond water treatments safe for fish?
Used as directed, treatments sold for stocked ponds - beneficial bacteria, pond dye and labelled algaecides - are designed for use in ponds with fish.
Always follow the product label for dosing and timing, and keep aeration running through a heavy algae die-off. Decomposition consumes oxygen, and that is what actually kills fish.
Do you ship to cottage country?
Yes. We ship across Canada, including cottage regions across Ontario and beyond, typically in 3 to 10 business days depending on province.
Local pickup is also available at our Markham showroom.
Customer reviews
Fifty Years. Thousands of Ontario Ponds.
Join the property managers, marina operators and cottage owners who call us first.
★★★★★4.8 out of 5 based on Google reviews
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Once again Ryan, Fountain Depot, has provided excellent service and maintenance on our 2 floating fountains. Fountain Depot resolves any issues quickly, effectively and professionally. Highly recommended!
Lee Cornish · Google review
★★★★★
If you have a pond, waterfall or fountain problem, I consider this THE place to go. I am a repeat customer over a decade, and highly recommend these folks. Ryan and his staff have made quick and creative-solution work of our pond and pump systems.
Mike Singleton · Google review
★★★★★
I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan from Fountain Depot for the past year +. He designed and rebuilt our fountain from the ground up. They are a very knowledgeable team of guys. Our condo community could not be happier with the job they did for us. Highly recommend them for all your fountain needs.
Matt J · Google review
★★★★★
Ryan and the Fountain Depot team are phenomenal! I highly recommend them for all of your fountain repair and maintenance needs. Our water feature looks better than ever. They walked us through the repair process, made some fantastic recommendations, and provided us with a schedule for recommended maintenance.
Kathryn Pettitt · Google review
★★★★★
I highly recommend the Fountain Depot. Ryan and his team are incredibly knowledgeable and timely. We sought a floating fountain and underwater lights for our client, and Ryan delivered precisely what our client was desiring. The Fountain Place continues to maintain the fountain, and we have had zero issues.
