Three fountain plumes lit from below at dusk on a dark pond with a treeline behind

Pond Lights

Water feature lighting keeps a pond fountain or aerator visible after dark, so the spray, the moving water, and the reflections around the pond stay part of the evening instead of ending at sunset. These are submersible LED fixture kits made to mount on the float of a matching display.

Pond Haven carries warm white, composite, and color-changing light kits from Kasco Marine and Scott Aerator. The kit has to fit your fountain model, so tell us what you have and how wide the spray runs, and we will help you narrow it down.

Guide & FAQ

How to choose the right water feature lighting

A light kit is not a standalone product. It mounts to a specific float and is sized for a specific spray, so those two details decide most of the answer.

  • 3 min overview
  • Types, fixture counts & mounting
  • 5 common questions

Why light a pond fountain?

Light on a fountain makes the spray readable from the patio or the house and keeps the water visible after dusk instead of going dark at sunset. Lighting is worth considering when you want to: use the pond...

Light on a fountain makes the spray readable from the patio or the house and keeps the water visible after dusk instead of going dark at sunset.

Lighting is worth considering when you want to:

  • use the pond area for evening meals, sitting, or entertaining
  • keep the edge of open water visible after dark
  • dress up a display for holidays, events, or seasonal colors
  • light a fountain at a business, park, or shared property where people arrive after dark

Lighting is a visual addition. It does not change water quality, so pair it with whatever circulation and filtration the pond already needs.

The main types, and when to choose each

Warm white LED kits Warm white light gives a steady, natural-looking glow that picks out ripples and moving water without drawing attention to the fixture itself. Choose warm white when the pond sits with a traditional landscape or...

Warm white LED kits

Warm white light gives a steady, natural-looking glow that picks out ripples and moving water without drawing attention to the fixture itself.

Choose warm white when the pond sits with a traditional landscape or a natural planting scheme, or when a soft, steady light suits the setting better than color. The Scott Aerator Night Glo Warm White LED Light Set is the warm white option here.

Composite LED kits

Kasco Composite LED Lights use rugged composite fixtures that are fully submersible, with adjustable mounting options for various water features and energy-efficient LEDs.

Choose composite when you want straightforward fountain illumination with adjustable mounting on the float.

Color-changing LED kits

Two options cover this style. Kasco RGB LED Lights work from a remote with 9 colors, 3 patterns, and 5 brightness levels, in one-piece composite fixtures with an ultrasonic welded lens. The Scott Aerator 14-Color-Changing LED Light Set offers solid colors and rotating patterns with a long-range remote.

Choose color-changing when you want to shift the look for holidays, events, or everyday variety rather than hold one steady color.

Stainless steel LED kits

Kasco Stainless Steel LED Lights use stainless steel fixtures with 5 color options through interchangeable lenses, and the fixtures are daisy-chained for installation. They are sold as 3- or 6-fixture kits with a 3-year warranty.

Choose stainless steel when you want a stainless steel fixture with interchangeable colored lenses, for commercial sites, shared properties, or displays where the fixture itself is on show.

If you are buying the fountain and the lights together, look at Pond Fountains with Lights. If you are still choosing the display itself, start in Pond Fountains and match the light kit to the model you pick.

How to choose the right size or model

Match the fountain first Fixtures mount to the bracket and float of a specific display. The Kasco RGB and Kasco Stainless kits fit Kasco J Series fountains, VFX Fountains, and Kasco surface aerators. Kasco Composite LED Lights use...

Match the fountain first

Fixtures mount to the bracket and float of a specific display. The Kasco RGB and Kasco Stainless kits fit Kasco J Series fountains, VFX Fountains, and Kasco surface aerators. Kasco Composite LED Lights use adjustable mounting options for various water features. Check the product page for your exact model before ordering.

Then pick the fixture count

Kasco RGB and Kasco Stainless kits are sold as 3- or 6-fixture sets.

  • 3 fixtures generally suit shorter, narrower spray patterns where the water column is compact
  • 6 fixtures generally suit tall, wide, or multi-tiered sprays that need light around the full circle to avoid dark gaps

Then pick the lighting style

Decide between a single steady color and remote-controlled color and patterns. The color-changing kits give you more to work with; the warm white and composite kits are simpler to live with day to day.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about our pond lights.

Will these lights fit any fountain?

No. Each kit mounts to the bracket and float of a specific display, so the light kit has to match the fountain you own. The Kasco RGB and Kasco Stainless kits fit Kasco J Series fountains, VFX Fountains, and Kasco surface aerators, and Kasco Composite LED Lights use adjustable mounting options for various water features. Check the product page for your exact model before ordering.

What is the difference between a 3-fixture kit and a 6-fixture kit?

A 3-fixture set suits shorter, narrower spray patterns, while a 6-fixture set gives light around a tall, wide, or multi-tiered spray so the display does not have dark gaps. Kasco RGB and Kasco Stainless kits are available in both 3- and 6-fixture sets.

Can the color-changing lights be controlled from the shore?

Yes. Both color-changing sets come with a remote, so you can change the display without going out to the fountain. The Kasco RGB kit offers 9 colors, 3 patterns, and 5 brightness levels, and the Scott Aerator 14-Color set includes a long-range remote for solid colors and rotating patterns.

Can the lights stay in the pond year-round?

Cold-weather handling depends on the specific kit and your local conditions, so check the product page for the set you are considering or ask Pond Haven before the first freeze.

Which kits include a warranty?

Kasco RGB LED Lights carry a 2-year warranty and Kasco Stainless Steel LED Lights carry a 3-year warranty. Check the individual product pages or ask Pond Haven for the warranty terms on the other kits.

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