Closed Top Vase Fountain Kit - FNT3164

Add color, movement, and an unexpected sense of personality to your landscape with the Closed Top Fountain Kit - FNT3164. This ceramic vase fountain has a wonderfully imaginative shape that recalls a fish lifting its open mouth toward the surface of the water. Its sculpted closed top forms the suggestion of an upper and lower lip, while a circular accent on the side resembles an eye. The result is a distinctive fish-inspired fountain that feels artistic and playful without becoming overly literal.

The vase measures 12" W x 29" H and has a tall, gently tapered body. Rich cobalt and royal-blue tones flow across the glossy surface, joined by lighter blue and white highlights. Vertical ridges and irregular glaze lines add texture, while the mottled pattern around the lower portion has a scale-like quality that strengthens the aquatic character. As water bubbles from the center of the closed top and travels down the exterior, it brings out the varied colors, patterns, and contours of the ceramic surface.

This complete outdoor vase fountain kit includes the major components needed to create a finished recirculating water feature. Its narrow profile and memorable design make it an engaging focal point for garden beds, courtyards, entryways, and landscaped areas near patios. Additional shapes and styles are available in Blue Thumb’s vase fountain collection.

Fish-Inspired Fountain Highlights

• Expressive silhouette: The sculpted closed top creates the impression of a fish with its mouth open and raised toward the water.
• Eye-like accent: A circular motif on the upper body gives the fountain a recognizable fish-inspired personality.
• Vivid blue glaze: Deep blue tones, pale highlights, and flowing vertical color variations create a rich aquatic palette.
• Scale-like patterning: The textured, mottled glaze across the lower body resembles overlapping scales without losing the handcrafted ceramic character.
• Closed-top water presentation: Water bubbles from the center of the sculpted top before spreading over the textured exterior.
• Complete recirculating system: The included pump, concealed reservoir, plumbing, flow control, and finishing pebbles work together as a coordinated fountain kit.

What’s Included

• Fish-inspired ceramic vase, 12" W x 29" H
• 36-inch Achelous basin reservoir, 36" diameter x 16" H
• 660 GPH mag-drive fountain pump
• Necessary plumbing, kink-free tubing, quick disconnects, and flow-control valve
• Automatic water-fill valve
• Fountain water-treatment kit
• 4 bags of your selected polished pebbles (40 lb. each)

Why Choose FNT3164?

FNT3164 is an appealing choice for anyone who wants an outdoor water feature with more character than a conventional urn. From one angle, the raised top suggests an open fish mouth ready to catch the bubbling water. The round side detail reads like an eye, while the elongated body, blue glaze, and scale-like lower pattern complete the aquatic impression. These visual details give the fountain a lively presence from both nearby seating areas and wider landscape views.

The included 36-inch Achelous basin stores recirculating water beneath the decorative pebble surface, creating a clean, pondless-style installation. The 660 GPH mag-drive pump supplies the flow, and the included valve allows the water presentation to be adjusted. Customers planning other water-feature projects can explore Blue Thumb’s fountain basins and water reservoirs.

Lighting note: Lighting is not included with this closed-top vase fountain. Optional exterior fountain lighting is available separately to illuminate the fountain from the outside.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the kit?

The kit includes the 12" W x 29" H ceramic vase, 36-inch Achelous basin reservoir, 660 GPH mag-drive pump, necessary plumbing and flow control, automatic water-fill valve, fountain water-treatment kit, and 4 bags of your selected polished pebbles weighing 40 lb. each. Lighting is not included.

Does the fountain look like a fish?

The design is fish-inspired rather than a literal fish sculpture. Its raised, curved top resembles an open mouth, the circular upper detail suggests an eye, and the textured blue pattern across the lower body has a scale-like appearance.

Is the top actually open?

No. This is a closed-top vase fountain. The sculpted profile creates the visual impression of an open fish mouth, while water bubbles from the fountain outlet in the center of the closed top and flows over the exterior.

Is lighting included?

No. Lighting is not included with this closed-top vase fountain, and it does not use a standpipe LED light. Optional exterior fountain lighting is available separately to illuminate the fountain from the outside.

How difficult is installation?

The coordinated components, pre-plumbed vase connections, kink-free tubing, and quick disconnects are designed to simplify installation. Difficulty will depend on site preparation and local conditions. Professional assistance may be helpful when excavation or utility connections are required.

Does it need plumbing?

The necessary plumbing and flow-control valve for the recirculating system are included. The automatic water-fill valve must be properly connected if it will be used to help maintain the reservoir level.

Will the water level still need to be checked?

Yes. The automatic water-fill valve can help maintain the water level when properly installed, but regular checks are still recommended because evaporation, wind, and splash can affect water usage.

How should the fountain be cared for during winter?

In cold climates, winterize the fountain before freezing weather. Drain water from exposed components, remove or protect the pump, and follow Blue Thumb or manufacturer care instructions. Suitable fountain water treatments can support routine care and water clarity during the operating season.

With its open-mouthed fish silhouette, eye-like accent, scale-inspired blue pattern, and complete recirculating system, FNT3164 turns a functional outdoor fountain into a memorable piece of ceramic garden art.