You can do a water feature with a drainage layer, you just need to make sure your drainage layer is high enough so you water level is such that the pump is covered. These setups however are prone to clogging, so plan ahead and make sure you can access the pump very easily.
ABG can be purchased on the net through many vendors, or you can make your own.
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