Solar Pond Filter, the New Favorite of Aquarium Enthusiasts

An Enviable Aquarium World

The blogger "Ha Y N Fish Keeper" has an enviable aquarium world. His 8500g koi pond Tikki Falls is like a fairyland in the water, where Japanese koi swim leisurely and gracefully. The plants by the pond also add vitality to this world, especially the tarot plant, which actually bloomed bright yellow flowers, which surprised the blogger. I thought it was the leaves withering, but I found it was a flower when I looked closer. This unexpected surprise also made us feel the wonder of the pond ecology. In terms of the maintenance of pond plants, the blogger also has rich experience. He mentioned that plants like tropical cannas need to be pruned regularly to prevent them from overgrowing and occupying the pond space.

The Mini DIY Pond: Oranda Lagoon

In addition to the big pond, the blogger also has a mini DIY pond with about 70 gallons of water - Oranda Lagoon, where beautiful tiger-headed goldfish and cute little sturgeons live. In order to maintain a good ecological environment in the pond, the blogger placed floating plants such as water hyacinth in the pond. These plants can not only filter the water quality and grow using nutrients such as feces produced by fish, but also shade the pond and make the fish feel safe. At the same time, the blogger also used a CJ filter pond, which integrates multiple functions in one, with mechanical filtration, biological filtration and ultraviolet sterilization functions, which can effectively remove impurities and harmful bacteria in the water and make the water clear and transparent. However, it also has a small disadvantage: that is, it needs electricity, and the blogger can only pull a long 150-foot extension cord to power it.

Unboxing the Solar Pond Filter Kit

After receiving the product, the blogger couldn't wait to unbox it and show it. This solar pump filter kit includes a filter box, mechanical and biological filter media, water pipes, installation accessories, a water pump, and a large solar panel. During the installation process, the blogger explained each step in detail. He suggested installing the mounting bracket of the solar panel first, and then sliding the solar panel in and fixing it, which is more convenient to operate. There are two types of sponges, coarse and fine, in the filter box to filter large particles of impurities, and the water pump has a suction cup that can be stably placed in the middle of the filter box. In addition, the blogger also added filter media such as mountain tree nitrification ring and lotus root nitrification ring second generation to further enhance the filtration effect.

Putting the Filter to Work

After everything was ready, the blogger placed the filter box in the center of the Oranda Lagoon pond, let it slowly sink into the water, and then plugged in the power supply. Under the sunlight, the filter quickly started to work, forming beautiful bubbles. The blogger tried different fountain nozzles and could also control the water flow through the valve. He found that when the water flow was adjusted to the maximum, it could add oxygen to the pond without affecting the ornamental fish, and the effect was very good.