--- title: Bubbler Rocks for Water Features | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bubblers/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/specialty-stone/) - Bubblers # Bubblers Bubblers are core drilled boulders used for water features in both pondless and pond applications. Mid Valley Rock stocks them at its Sacramento yard, and the selection changes, so call (916) 363-4239 before you come. Bubblers Colors vary. See it in the yard. A bubbler is a boulder with a hole drilled through its core. Water is pumped up through the hole and bubbles out over the top of the rock. Bubblers work in pondless setups, where the water drops into a hidden basin, and in ponds, where the rock sits in or beside the water. It is one of the simplest ways to add the sound of moving water to a yard. The staff can help you match a rock to the space you have. ## How a bubbler works The core drilled hole runs through the boulder so a water line can feed it from below. Water rises through the stone, spills over the surface and returns to the basin or pond to be pumped again. Because the rock itself is the fountain, the look stays natural. You see stone and water, and the plumbing stays out of sight. ## Pondless or pond In a pondless application, the bubbler sits over a buried basin covered with rock. This suits small yards, front entries and patios where you want water without open standing water. In a pond application, the bubbler becomes a feature at the edge or in the middle of the pond. See our [water feature ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) for layouts, and tell staff which type you are building. ## Picking a bubbler at the yard Bubblers are natural boulders, so each one has its own shape and color. Walk the yard, choose the one you like, and ask staff how it is quoted. Bring the size of your basin or pond and a photo of the area. For help moving a heavy rock, ask about [delivery](https://midvalleyrock.com/delivery/) and dolly rental. ## Popular uses - Pondless fountains - Pond features - Front entry water accents - Patio corner fountains - Sets of two or three bubblers at different heights ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes often. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Bubblers. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Bubblers#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Specialty stone - **Sold by:** Ask the yard how it is sold - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Pickup or delivery, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Choose the rock first, then size the basin and pump to suit it. - A group of three bubblers at different heights looks natural. - Finish the basin with cobbles or pebbles so the water disappears into stone. ### Keep reading - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Stone steps](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/stone-steps/) - [Stone for water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Bubblers - [Basalt Columns Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/basalt-columns/) - [Mexican Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mexican-pebbles/) - [Rainbow Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow-pebbles/) - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) ## Bubblers questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What is a bubbler rock? A bubbler is a core drilled boulder. Water is pumped up through the drilled hole and flows over the rock. ### Can a bubbler go in a pondless water feature? Yes. Bubblers are used in both pondless and pond applications. ### Can I choose my own bubbler? Yes. Visit the yard at 5300 Excelsior Road and pick the rock you like. 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