Mr Gumby Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 The best spot in my garden for a mini pond is not really practical for running mains power. If I run a sponge filter off a USB pump powered by a little solar panel will that be enough to keep the water in check? It will probably have power for 12 to 14 hours a day. I'll be adding plenty of plant filtration if that makes a difference? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 43 minutes ago, Mr Gumby said: The best spot in my garden for a mini pond is not really practical for running mains power. If I run a sponge filter off a USB pump powered by a little solar panel will that be enough to keep the water in check? It will probably have power for 12 to 14 hours a day. I'll be adding plenty of plant filtration if that makes a difference? I love the way you’re thinking! It’s definitely worth a try. You might find that there’s just only so much power you can get that way, and that the pump might get clogged and jam up without a steady home-electric supply cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr Gumby said: The best spot in my garden for a mini pond is not really practical for running mains power. If I run a sponge filter off a USB pump powered by a little solar panel will that be enough to keep the water in check? It will probably have power for 12 to 14 hours a day. I'll be adding plenty of plant filtration if that makes a difference? I have 2 mini ponds out right now, this is my second year w/ mini ponds, and I only use a small sponge in each and it works great! Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gumby Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Just now, Levi_Aquatics said: I have 2 mini ponds out right now, this is my second year w/ mini ponds, and I only use a small sponge in each and it works great! Hope this helps. It was more the issue of not running them 24/7 that I'm concerned about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Just now, Mr Gumby said: It was more the issue of not running them 24/7 that I'm concerned about oh ok. I think you should be fine as Cory has used a similar solar panel set up a few years ago and seemed to have success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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