Building a pond in your backyard is a dream for many people. Imagine how pleasant it would be to sit by the pond after a busy day, listening to the gurgling water and watching the fish playing in the water. Today, let's take a look at how an enthusiast built an amazing mini DIY pond behind his house without telling his wife, and it is also solar-powered!
The Secret Project Begins
The protagonist of the story is a master who is passionate about aquaculture. He had planned to build a small pond in his backyard for a long time, but he was worried that his wife would not agree, so he decided to act secretly. He chose a hidden corner behind the house and started his "secret project" there.
Estimating the Pond Size
The size of this mini pond was initially just an estimate. The master used a simple calculation method, that is, the length of the pond multiplied by the width, then multiplied by the height, and finally divided by 231 (this is the conversion factor for converting cubic inches to gallons), and concluded that the pond can hold about 80 gallons of water. A pond of this size will not take up too much space, but will provide a comfortable home for aquatic life.
A Surprise Discovery: Fish Eggs!
During the preparation of the pond, the master also got a surprise. The mop he made for fish breeding was covered with fish eggs in just one week. These fish eggs came from the three-color rice field fish (also called Japanese rice fish) he raised. Looking at these densely packed fish eggs, he was full of expectations for the ecology of the future pond.
Filling the Pond
After the framework of the pond was built, it was time to fill it with water. As the water was poured in little by little, the prototype of the pond gradually emerged. The master found that as the water increased, the waterproof lining at the bottom of the pond was stretched open by the water pressure and became more flat, which made him confident in the sealing of the pond.
A Mysterious Gift: Poposoap Solar Water Feature Kit
Just then, the master received a mysterious gift from Poposoap - a solar water feature kit. This kit made him very excited because he knew that it would add a lot of highlights to his mini pond.
Unboxing the Kit
Open the kit, and everything is available. There is a water pipe for connection. This time, the master can finally use it, unlike the previous project where it was left idle. There is also a powerful water pump. This water pump is not simple. It has a backup battery, which can ensure the normal operation of the waterscape even on nights without sunlight. Moreover, it is equipped with a pre-filter, which can effectively filter impurities in the water through a small sponge filter to keep the water in the pond clean. The water flow regulator on the water pump is also very user-friendly and easy to operate. You can control the size of the water flow with just a slight adjustment.
Harnessing Solar Power
In addition to the water pump, there is also a solar panel in the kit. This solar panel will become the energy source of the entire waterscape. It can convert solar energy into electrical energy to drive the water pump. Imagine that the sun shines on the solar panel and then converts it into power to make the water in the pond flow. What an environmentally friendly and magical process.
Integrating Bamboo Waterscape
The expert decided to combine this solar waterscape kit with a bamboo waterscape to create a unique effect. The bamboo waterscape comes with a water pipe. Although the size is slightly different from the water pipe in the kit, after the expert's ingenious treatment, the two water pipes are perfectly connected together to form a tight whole.
Installation Process
The next step is the installation link. The expert first placed the pump firmly in a corner of the pond, and then installed the water pipe connected to the bamboo water feature on the pump. To fix the bamboo water feature, he found a few stones and placed them at the bottom of the water feature so that the water feature could remain stable even in windy weather. When installing the solar panel, the expert found a sunny location after some observation - a beam above the pond. He installed the solar panel on the beam and adjusted the angle to ensure that it could receive the maximum amount of sunlight. After connecting all the lines, something magical happened. The water pump started working even before the solar panel was installed. It turned out that the backup battery in the kit was pre-charged, and this thoughtful design made the expert overjoyed.
Creating a Balanced Ecosystem
After the hardware facilities of the pond were installed, it was time to prepare the ecological environment of the pond. The expert added some important substances to the pond, such as microbe-lift Pond PL natural beneficial bacteria, which can help decompose organic matter in the water and maintain the balance of the pond ecology; and microbe-lift Pond Aqua extreme, which can remove harmful substances such as chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals in the water, creating a healthy living environment for the fish.
Welcoming the First Residents
Everything is ready, and it is time to welcome the first residents of the pond. The expert used a special fishing net to scoop up a few fish from the place where the tricolor rice field fish were previously raised, and carefully placed them in the new pond. Watching these fish swimming happily in the new environment, the expert's heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment. These fish not only add vitality to the pond, but they also prey on mosquitoes in the water and contribute to the environment of the backyard.
Future Plans for the Pond
At present, the expert has not stopped arranging the pond. He plans to add some floating plants to the pond, such as water lettuce and water hyacinth. These plants not only add a touch of green to the pond, but also absorb nutrients in the water, inhibit the growth of algae, and further improve the ecological environment of the pond. He even considered planting some water lilies in the pond so that it would bloom beautiful flowers in the summer.
Conclusion: A Successful DIY Project
Looking back on the whole process, the expert successfully built a mini DIY pond of about 80 gallons in his backyard. This pond is not only low-cost, because he already has most of the materials, but also through the clever use of Poposoap's solar water feature kit, the pond is both environmentally friendly and full of fun. At the end of the article, he also asked the audience what other creatures can be raised in this pond, looking forward to more ideas and suggestions.
If you are also interested in building your own mini pond, you might as well get inspiration from this story. Maybe you can also create a water park of your own in your own little world and enjoy the good time of close contact with nature.
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