Last week, I received the waterfall pump kits sent by Poposoap. I was really surprised when I unpacked the package. As a fan who focuses on pond landscaping, I am honored to be invited by the brand to try out the product. This set of equipment is carefully packaged. After unpacking, you can see two large tubes of adhesive, a water pump, a protective bag to prevent debris, and three water pipes of different specifications. One of the hoses is surprisingly long, and the end is even pre-installed with a connector. The detailed design is quite considerate.
Analysis of Accessories and Preparation Before Installation
The water pump protection bag is the first accessory that attracted my attention. If the water pump is directly placed in the pond, fallen leaves and algae can easily clog the internal parts. This mesh bag can not only isolate large particles of debris, but also stack filter cotton in the bag, which is equivalent to adding a layer of "protective cover" to the water pump. The matching suction cup is used to fix the water pipe. It can be adsorbed on the pool wall with a light press, and the installation efficiency is maximized.
When assembling the water pipes, I found a clever design: three water pipes are connected through a quick-plug interface, one of which goes directly to the water pump, and the other needs to pass through the internal channel of the waterfall body. The adhesive provided by the brand needs to be applied to the inside of the interface and left to stand for a day before it can be completely cured. I deliberately tested the bonding strength – it didn't move even if I pulled it hard, so it seems that there is no need to worry about the waterproof performance.
Pond Layout and Water Flow Design
There is a swamp area next to my pond. This time I plan to install the waterfall on the edge of the swamp. First, I need to transform the waterway: split the main water pipe into two branches, one to continue to supply water to the swamp, and the other to drive the waterfall. After the diversion, the water flow speed in the swamp area doubled, and the originally stagnant water surface became sparkling, and even small fish could be seen shuttling in the water.
The upgrade of the filtration system is the key. Considering that there are many cichlids in the pond, water cleanliness is particularly important. I found an unused plastic box, laid gravel on the bottom, placed a water pump in the middle, and covered the top with polyester fiber filter cotton – this not only prevents the filter cotton from being sucked in by the water pump, but also forms a double filtration of "gravel + filter cotton". In order to deal with the possible accumulation of water in the rainy season, I also stored all the power plugs in a waterproof box and placed it above the pond to completely avoid the risk of leakage.
Debugging Details and Final Effect
The moment the power was turned on, the water flow slowly flowed down the waterfall trough, forming a soft water curtain. I adjusted the water flow speed to medium, so that I could hear the gurgling sound of water without splashing water due to too fast flow rate. The unexpected surprise was the water temperature control – I was originally worried that the black water pipe would absorb heat, but the water circulation brought by the waterfall kept the water temperature stable at around 28℃, so there was no need to worry about fish heatstroke even in midsummer.
The pond now seems to have been injected with vitality: the water flow drives the duckweed to sway gently, and the shallows formed below the waterfall have become the "natural waterscape platform" of Blue Berries, and even attracted a few dragonflies to stop. What satisfies me most is the zero-leakage performance – from adhesives to water pipe interfaces, the whole system fits perfectly, no wonder the brand is confident in promoting it.
This renovation is not only a product trial, but also a "breathing upgrade" for the pond. The dynamic beauty of the water flow instantly brings the static waterscape to life. The next step is to plant aquatic irises around the waterfall to make this small world a truly natural corner. If you also want to add a lively atmosphere to your courtyard pond, you might want to try this ingenious waterfall pump kits – after all, who can resist the healing feeling brought by running water?
