Decorative Pond Spitters for a Fun & Unique Pond (Our Best Picks)
by Tory Jon | Last Updated: October 26, 2020
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Pond spitters are a great way to add style and character to a pond.
And beyond visual appeal, they provide many health benefits for your pond’s ecosystem.
So, let's look at a few of my favorite garden pond spitters, how to make a homemade pond spitter if you’re feeling crafty, and learn how they can help improve your pond’s water quality, fish health, and ecosystem.
Pond Spitter Comparison Chart
Here’s a quick comparison of our favorite unique pond spitters available today. We have more detailed information for each product below the chart.
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Decorative Pond Spitters
These decorative pond spitter statues have been staples in backyard ponds for years. But, these fun and unique takes on classic spitters will make your pond stand out from the rest.
Dragon Fly Pond Spitter
Create a whimsical pond experience with this Dragonfly pond spitter from Aquascape.
This dragonfly sitting on a cattail statue is made from high-quality poly-resin material and coated with a UV and heat resistant finish. This ultimately gives it a bronze-like look that is extremely durable and resistant to the elements.
Aquascape pond spitters are known for their high-quality and long-lasting life, which is backed by a 1-year warranty.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 12 inches long by 25 inches high
Pump included: No
Material: Poly-resin
Elephant Pond Spitter
The elephant pond spitter (named Sprinkles) by Design Toscano is one of the most amazingly detailed spitters on the market! In fact, I am a big fan of pretty much all of Design Toscano’s pond decorations due to their high-quality construction and realistic detail.
This decor was hand cast using crushed stone and set in high-quality resin. Then it’s hand-painted by an artist to make each statue truly unique.
This is a large pond spitter weighing in at 17lbs and is 24 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 18.5 inches high.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 24 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 18.5 inches high.
Pump included: No
Material: Crushed stone with resin
Mermaid Pond Spitter
Another masterpiece by Design Toscano, this mermaid pond spitter is carefully crafted using the lost wax bronze casting technique. Basically, the statue is created by pouring molten metal into a wax mold. This creates an incredibly detailed bronze pond spitter that is hand finished with a “multidimensional Emerald Verde bronze patina”.
This also a very large pond spitter that is almost 3.5 feet tall and weighs 42 pounds. It’s sure to be the focal point of your pond!
Because of the height of the statue, be sure to use a pond pump that has a decent head height rating
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 20 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 40 inches high
Pump included: No
Material: Bronze
Fairy Pond Spitter
The TetraPond Fairy Pond Spitter is a fun and decorative way to add visual appeal and ambient sound to your pond.
This highly detailed, plastic statue also provides your pond with vital oxygen and water movement.
And it’s easy to set up – simply connect to a pump with ½ inch or ¾ inch tubing.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 7.5 inches by 7.5 inches by 11.6 inches
Pump included: No
Material: Plastic
Pond Spitters With Pump
These pond spitters come as a complete kit that includes the spitter, pump, and necessary tubing, making installation a breeze.
Frog Pond Spitter With Pump
Arguably the most common type of spitter, the frog pond spitter has been a staple in backyard ponds and water gardens for decades. But, the “Crazy Legs” frog pond spitter by Aquascape adds a fun and unique twist to this typically conventional piece of decor.
This spitter is made from a durable high-quality poly-resin material that will withstand the elements for years to come.
It comes with an upgraded 185 GPH pond pump and everything necessary to get your fountain up and running in no time.
This frog will surely be a focal point of your pond and a great conversational piece when guests are around.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 37 inches long by 8 inches wide by 20 inches high
Pump included: Yes, pumps 185 gallons-per-hour (GPH)
Material: Poly-resin
Fish Pond Spitters With Pump
This koi pond spitter by Algreen comes in an all-in-one kit that includes the pump and tubing for quick and easy installation.
They are made of a resin material and are hand-painted with an authentic patina finish to make each fish statue truly unique.
The submersible pond pump has an adjustable flow-rate so you can control the fountain and it has a 6-foot power cord. Comes with a 1-year warranty.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 11.5 inches deep by 8 inches wide by 8 inches high
Pump included: Yes, pumps 100 gallons-per-hour (GPH)
Material: Resin
Bamboo Pond Spitter With Pump
This bamboo pond spitter by Bamboo Accents is a truly one-of-a-kind spitter. It’s not your typical spitter statue. Instead, it has a unique design where the main bamboo stem sits in the pond, and with a built-in pump, draws in water up the stem and out a spout on top.
This pond spitter adds a sort of Zen look to your pond along with ambient noise and important aeration! And it can be used in ponds or water gardens of all sizes, even down to small table-top water gardens.
The kit includes everything you need to – submersible 70 GPH pump, tubing, and bamboo spitter – and can be set up in as little as just a few minutes.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 18 inches tall
Pump included: Yes, pumps 70 gallons-per-hour (GPH)
Material: Bamboo
Naughty Dog Pond Spitter
Add a little humor to your pond with this naughty dog pond spitter from Aquascape.
This loveable statue is made from a high-quality poly-resin that is heat and UV resistant. It looks like a real brass statue, but for about half the price.
This comes with everything you need including an Aquascape 90 GPH pump to power the spitter.
Plus, it’s super easy to set up:
- Place dog fountain next to your pond
- Hook up pump
- Hide the tubing
- Turn on and enjoy
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 18.5 inches long by 10.5 inches high
Pump included: Yes, pumps 90 gallon-per-hour (GPH)
Material: Poly-resin
Alligator Pond Spitter With Pump
Another pond spitter from Aquascapes line-up, this realistic looking alligator head will add dramatic style to your pond while potentially scaring off any predators that might go after your pond fish.
Like the other Aquascape pond spitters featured above, this statue is made from a high-quality poly-resin material that is heat and UV resistant. The resulting finish has a brass look (for a fraction of the cost).
This alligator pond spitter also comes as a complete kit, meaning it includes the pump (Aquascape 180 GPH pump) and everything you need to have your spitter up and running in no time.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 19 inches long by 12 inches high
Pump included: Yes, pumps 180 gallons-per-hour (GPH)
Material: Poly-resin
Solar Pond Spitter Statues
Never worry about energy costs or electrical outlets again with a solar-powered pond spitter.
Kneeling Girl Statue Solar Pond Spitter
One of the few solar pond spitters available that come as a complete kit, the kneeling girl solar pond spitter is sure to add dramatic character to your pond or water garden.
The quality craftsmanship and great detail of this statue are immediately noticeable. It measures 10 inches tall and is made from a quality poly-resin material that is designed to withstand the harsh outdoor elements.
The kit includes the fountain, a 2-watt solar pump that runs only when the sun is out (no internal battery backup), and a 50 GPH pump.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 10 inches high by 10 inches wide by 7 inches deep
Pump included: Yes, comes with a 2-watt solar pump
Material: Poly-resin
Solar pond spitters do not commonly come in an all-in-one kit, but you can easily set one up using your favorite pond spitter and a solar pond pump.
Homemade Pond Spitters
Create a truly unique spitter fountain in your pond with a homemade pond spitter!
Best of all, a simple spitter can be easier to make than you might think.
To get you started, here are instructions for a simple water can pond spitter.
Materials
- Watering can
- Pond pump
- 1” tubing
- Optional: Flowers/plants
How To Make A Homemade Pond Spitter With A Watering Can
- Place the watering can next to your pond so the spout is over the surface of the pond. Imagine water coming out of the spout. We want that water to pour into the pond. You may have to angle the can slightly
- Install your pond pump and run the tubing into your watering can. You want the pump to pull water out of your pond and into the watering can.
- Turn pump on. As the watering can fills with water, it will start to shoot out of the spout back into the pond, effectively creating a low-cost, unique pond spitter.
- You can optionally suspend flowers in the top opening of the watering can and have them drape out and over the side of the can giving it a truly unique and appealing look.
Tip: Use a solar pond pump for a zero-running cost solution.
How Do Pond Spitters Work?
Pond spitters work by connecting to a pond pump. The pump pulls in water from the pond, in through the spitter, and the spitter essentially “spits” or shoots the water out back into the pond. The mechanics are similar to a fountain, which is why spitters are often called fountains..
Benefits Of Pond Spitters
- Aerates Pond Water: A spitter, while typically used for decorative purposes, is also a form of pond aerator. They throw or “spit” water taken from your pond into the air, where it collects oxygen, and then reenters the pond. This helps to increase oxygen levels in your pond water which will in turn help keep your koi and other fish thriving and happy, increase water quality, and encourage beneficial bacteria
- Increases Water Movement: Another great benefit, which again, is similar to an aerator or fountain, is that spitters create water movement in your pond. This is important to prevent algal blooms and help get rid of mosquito larvae in your pond or water garden. It’s also good to keep nutrients, oxygen and beneficial bacteria moving around and spreading throughout your pond.
- Adds Style & Character: Pond spitters are one of the most popular pond decorations used to spruce up the appearance of a pond or water garden. With all the different options out there, you’ll be able to find a spitter that makes your pond truly unique.
- Creates Ambient Noise: Along with improving water quality and the appearance of your pond, spitters also create ambient noise that many find to be extremely relaxing and stress-reducing.
