Tested Poposoap Solar Fountain: Ideal for Rice Field Fish Pond?

Introduction to Solar Fountains in Courtyard Ponds

In the field of decoration and functional upgrade of courtyard ponds, solar fountains are gradually becoming a popular choice. Today, we follow the footsteps of blogger Ryo Watanabe to explore the performance of Poposoap solar fountains in rice field fish ponds.

Ryo's Initial Plan and Decision

Ryo initially planned to use this solar fountain in his own small fish pond to add a water fountain effect to the pond and make the water flow. But considering the current state of his own pond – the calm water surface is more conducive to clearly observing the activities of fish, and the weeds are overgrown around the pond, and there are travel plans in the near future, he decided to give it to a friend (a carpenter), who may need it more for his rice field fish pond.

Expectations for the Poposoap Solar Fountain

The friend's rice field fish pond has used two or three solar water pumps before, but they all failed within half a year. The Poposoap solar fountain sent this time carries Ryo and his friend's expectations for stable use, hoping that it can become the "ultimate water pump" for his friend's pond.

Installation Challenges in Cloudy Weather

On the day of installation, the sky was not good, and the cloudy weather made sunlight scarce. At his friend's house, Ryo first took everyone to visit his carpenter friend's workplace, where there were tools for making cabinets and aquarium racks, as well as a parked pickup truck. Of course, the main attraction was the fiberglass pond. The pond was planted with beautiful water lilies, which were in bloom at this time, but the rice field fish hid because of the approach of strangers.

Unboxing and Initial Setup

Then he unboxed the Poposoap solar fountain and found a detailed instruction manual inside. The accessories included two water pumps, one large and one small. Originally, he planned to use the small water pump in his own pond, but considering his friend's needs, he decided to try them both in this pond to see which one would work better. The installation process was not smooth sailing. When the water pump was placed on the sponge, it was found that it could not absorb water. After thinking about it, they turned the water pump upside down and punched a hole in the middle for the pipe to pass through. At the same time, they also made a bracket for the solar panel. Because there was not enough sunlight that day, his friend took out an LED light for auxiliary testing. Unexpectedly, the fountain really worked, which surprised Ryo very much and he couldn't help but look forward to its performance when there was plenty of sunlight.

Performance Under Sunny Conditions

The next day, the sun was shining, and Ryo came to his friend's pond again. The sight was delightful, as both fountains were working very well. My friend also replaced the nozzle of the small fountain according to the actual situation. The previous nozzle would spray water too high and splash elsewhere, while the replaced nozzle sprayed water more gently, adding a lot of beauty to the pond from a distance. Ryo tested the settings of different nozzles and demonstrated various water spray effects. One nozzle sprayed water like a garden sprinkler, and even at a low setting, the water could spray a long distance; another nozzle had a unique water spray pattern, which could spray high and then fall far away. After comparison, Ryo determined the nozzle combination suitable for this pond, and he especially liked the lovely water spray effect of one nozzle.

Pond Bottom Conditions and Installation Solutions

In addition, Ryo introduced the situation at the bottom of the pond. Because it was covered with water lily roots, it not only provided a lot of hiding places for rice field fish, but also made it impossible to place conventional heavy objects to fix the water pump, so my friend chose to let the water pump float on the water. The solar panel is also easy to install. The small spikes can be directly inserted into the ground. If there is no suitable support position, it can be fixed to the fence with a cable tie.

Overall Satisfaction and Conclusion

After the trial, Ryo was very satisfied with the performance of the Poposoap solar fountain and even considered buying another one for his own small pond. Overall, the Poposoap solar fountain performed well in the trial of the rice field fish pond. Whether it is the flexibility of installation or the diversity of fountain effects, it has left a deep impression, providing a good choice for those who want to add vitality to the courtyard pond.