Ducks have delighted children and artists with their sleek beauty and their vibrant colors. This 7" high by 8" long pair captures their charm. All of our duck fountains are made of solid brass in a Verdigris (green-gray) patina. Each is cast by the lost wax method rendering a highly detailed sculpture. The fountian is equipped with copper tubing inside and a hose barb welded to the tubing at the bottom for connection to your water source. If used as a pool water feature, the sculpure may be connected to your pump system. If used as a stand alone fountain, the sculpture may be placed in a water receptacle (e.g., a pond) and a submersible pump available at a hardware or garden store may be used to draw the water and pump it through the fountain. The pump and any necessary plumbing adapters are not included. Maintenance: Will the color fade? Some of the smooth surfaces may loose some of the verdigris finish and turn a dark brown color. Any exposed surface where moisture can accumulate will turn more verdigris. How do they weather the outdoors? Brass will not rust. Moisture on brass causes a chemical reaction that gives brass its verdigris patina. An outdoor setting will only enhance the finish of your piece. What does saltwater do to brass? Nothing. Moisture of any kind will add to the beauty of your piece. How do I clean my Brass Baron fountain? Wipe off the water spots with a coarse cloth or by brushing the spots with a very soft brass-bristled brush. A Lint brush works very well. After you are done removing the water spots, you should apply a light coat of paste wax (Minwax, a furniture wax, works very well). Buff with a clean cloth. Setting Up:What do I need to make my fountain run? You need three things: The fountain sculpture, the receptacle to hold water and a submersible, recirculating pump. What size pump do I need? The required pump will be determined by several factors. The size of the fountain, size of the internal copper tubing, distance from pump to discharge point and the amount of water that needs to be discharged. Because of all these factors, it is very difficult to recommend a pump with out knowing the specifics. Contact your nearest dealer for more information. Can I run 2 with 1 pump? Some of our smaller fountains, that do not require a large amount of water discharge, can be run with only 1 pump. Contact your nearest dealer for more information. How do I secure them? Securing our fountains will depend on their application. Some fountains you will be able to bolt in place, while others will need to be cemented in place. Please note that none of our pieces come with drill-holes or mounting bolts.