In the world of aquarium enthusiasts, every equipment upgrade and ecological adjustment is like an exploratory journey of dialogue with nature. Today, we will share an aquarium renovation and wild carp feeding experience full of life, taking you to experience the whole process from unboxing new products to adjusting the filtration system, and then sharing fish feeding time with family.
Poposoap Waterfall Device Unboxing: Details and Assembly Record
When I received the pond waterfall pump kit sent by Poposoap, the texture of the packaging made me full of expectations for the internal equipment. After carefully removing the tape, the items in the box were presented one by one: a pipe with accessories, "X live crystal clear natural elastic black nail free adhesive" suspected to be glue, a net bag, and a device that looks like a water pump. The most eye-catching part is the part that is speculated to be a spillway. Although the camera was a little shaky during the shooting, the exquisite design of the device can still be felt.
The assembly process is carried out outdoors. Following the instructions, we first applied glue to the edges, then gradually connected the components - the pipes were connected to the spillway, and the pump body was tightened to the pipes. There was a small episode here: due to the lack of room for movement at the joints of the components, we had to rotate the pump to complete the installation. If more adjustment room could be reserved during the design, the operation would be easier. After assembly, we measured the dimensions of the device: the main body is 310 mm long and 110 mm in diameter, the spillway is 100 mm wide and 110 mm deep; the pump power cord is 2.8 meters long and the hose is 3.3 meters long. These specifications are suitable for most small and medium-sized aquariums.
After placing the device in the pond, the water flow effect is surprising. In the full open state, the water flow is gentle and stable, forming a beautiful waterfall landscape. The only thing to note is that if you want to use it as a fixed device, you need to drill holes on the edge of the pond to pass the pipe through. However, this small problem does not prevent it from becoming a multifunctional device - it can be used as a landscape waterfall, buried in a box and filled with filter cotton and filter materials to purify water quality, and even aquatic plants can be planted in it, adding more possibilities to the aquarium ecology.
Filtration System Modification: the Gains and Losses of Pipe Diameter Adjustment
In aquarium maintenance, water flow efficiency is always a key issue. Previously, in order to reduce pipeline backwash and increase flow, I had adjusted the position of the "Easy Pod". This time, based on the suggestions of two enthusiasts, I decided to modify the pipeline of the filtration system: replace the original gray pressure pipe with a reducer (reducer) with a unified 3-inch pipe diameter, hoping to increase the flow by eliminating the resistance caused by the change in pipe diameter.
However, the actual effect is slightly different from expectations. After the modification, the water flow rate seems to decrease instead of increase. The reason may be that the original reducer design increases the water flow pressure by reducing the pipe diameter, thereby forming a stronger jet effect at the outlet; and after the pipe diameter is unified, the pressure distribution tends to be uniform, which reduces the water flow rate. Although this change may be subjective, for the sake of caution, I decided to keep the existing modification first, continue to observe during the subsequent weekly water quality replacement and filter cleaning process, and then decide whether to restore the original design based on the actual effect.
Wild Carp Feeding Time: Warm Moments of Interaction with Nature
In addition to the equipment modification, the experience of feeding wild carp with my family is also full of fun. When I brought my granddaughter to the pond, the huge carp moved at the sound and drew a beautiful arc in the water. The granddaughter carefully put the food into the water, watching the scene of the fish scrambling for food, her eyes were full of surprise. During the period, an interesting episode also occurred: the duck tried to get close to the fish, not knowing whether it wanted to "interact" or covet the food, while the fish focused on competing for the bait, and the whole picture was full of the vitality of the natural ecology.
Amid the gurgling water and the laughter of the family, this aquarium transformation and wild carp feeding journey came to an end. From the unpacking and assembly of the Poposoap waterfall device, to the trial adjustment of the filtration system, to the time of feeding fish in close contact with nature, every link reflects the careful management of the ecological environment by aquarium enthusiasts. Whether it is the careful consideration when upgrading the equipment, the repeated consideration of the changes in water flow during the maintenance process, or the warm moments of sharing the beauty of nature with family, we all understand that the aquarium is not only a landscape container, but also a micro-ecosystem that needs to be carefully cared for.
If you are also an aquarium enthusiast, you might as well try similar device modifications, and you may find more optimization solutions in practice; if you want to experience the fun of interacting with nature, bring your family to feed wild carp together, I believe that the vitality and energy will definitely make you unforgettable. I look forward to continuing to explore more mysteries of the aquarium world with you in the next sharing.
