Hope you are enjoying the video, if you want to see us build a huuuuuuge wildlife pond from a boring empty field, check this video out kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6FmlpqbitSsp8Y.html

The best waterfall with pond video yet! You explain things so well and don't rush through the explanation or rush the video quality in your presentation. Thank You!

This is what I have to do also. Our pond has been out there for about 30 yrs. Last yr. I drained it and removed a bunch of the muck that had accumulated on the bottom and in between the rocks. Filled it back up, it's about a 250 gal. pond. Looked Great.! Nice and clean. Then a few days later I was losing water.!? I wore rubber boots, cleaned out in between the rocks with a broom. Obviously there's a Leak.! So now, I have to undo, and redo. OMG. Wish me luck....😂😂

Is cement safe for fish? Seen a lot of yes and no around this. Is it a special cement? Or is it just BS?

With your help I am building a small pond following all your instructions. Thank you for the awesome advice and no B.S. suggestions. Warm greetings from North East Texas.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Cheers for the comment more to come

Great job! My wife and I are planning a pond. Great idea from your videos. Cheers Jon.

@thep0ndman

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jon glad you like them! Thanks for the comment.

Fantastic attention to detail guys! Great job all round, congrats👏👏👏

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian appreciate the comment

With all them trees around I would have installed a big Oase skimmer the one with the rock on top for a lid. That will be the next thing you get called back for lol nice transformation though !

@thep0ndman

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers O!

@heidispawsandfins

Жыл бұрын

I can see your point and well made. But the leaves only fall once a year and if the customer is prepared to put in the work to clear them out then fair dos. Maybe cost was also a factor.

@oliverskinner8962

Жыл бұрын

@@heidispawsandfins tru but it's not just leaves a skimmer would also collect uneaten food that could cause fish a bacterial infection all year round not just autumn so well worth the extra money in my opinion but I understand there not 100% necessary for every pond build.

@heidispawsandfins

Жыл бұрын

@@oliverskinner8962 yep, you're right. I do find that skimmers manage to grab the food too quickly while the koi are still eating though! When you're paying out mega bucks on koi food it's really frustrating. So I tend to have to stay out there while they eat and put a net in front of the skimmer to catch and redistribute the food until the koi aren't so interested. I then remove any food manually anyway so it's completely out of the pond's system. But obviously, if I'm not about and the auto feeder is on then it does remove it. Pros and cons as with pretty much everything!! 😉

@Lwimmermastermetalart

Жыл бұрын

I would certainly agree. Skimmers are essential . If you have trees you’ll get leaves. Leaves turn to muck which is work to get rid of. I like skimmers too because they have a pump vault. If you ever have a problem with a line leak coming out of your pond you can suck your pond dry and if you have fish you could loose them if you don’t catch in time. A raised pump will never let the water level to get that low. I like to have a separate line with a separate pump to push water along the bottom sort of like what he did but closer to the bottom. I fabricated PVC pipe and painted it black. No need for holes in the liner. Plus I set it up with a valve to feed new water in for water changes of 10 to 20 % as needed for fish. I have a tail of liner at the one end to let the old water on top to run out. This also allows for an exit when you get very heavy rain falls. Just some ideas that worked for me. Great video and beautiful work though.

Beautiful job it’s much harder To renovate than build from Scratch!

@thep0ndman

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Cammy!

Hello! Just found your vids. My hubby & I are making koi pool now. Placing 12x12 inch cement pavers. 2widths around perimeter pond edging. Your pool is of course Exceptional !!! we are fixing ours quite similar , (12x 12foot pool). Now to carefully fold the liner 🧐Tremendous videos ! Thank you 🐟🐟🐟 from Southwest Louisiana. Cindy & Joel.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Glad that we were of some help thanks for the comment!

great job enjoyed watching that.

@thep0ndman

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Shaun thanks for the comment

Beautiful pond!!!

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

thanks for the comment

Love this video. Thanks for putting every section on same video

@thep0ndman

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Looks great. You have inspired me to have a go. Good work.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment glad you liked the vid!

A GREAT VIDEO YOUR WORKMANSHIP IS VERY VERY GOOD. YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY, I THINK YOU HAVE MADE A GREAT JOB I REALY LIKE THE SHAPE EXCELLENT !! GO TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS !!!

@thep0ndman

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Allan thanks for the comment appreciate it

@heidispawsandfins

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he does make it look so easy!! 😉

Such an educational video!!! Thank you for sharing! Trying to,take some of this education and figure out how to scale it (way down ) to creating a natural healthy little pond for our small amount of ducks that is also a beautiful place to provide us viewing entertainment.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good thanks for the comment

What happens when they need a new pond liner? Wouldn't the rocks and cement need to be removed to switch out the liner? I'm debating not cementing in the rock on top of liner. Thoughts?

beautiful job mate and that water is a huge improvement

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Cheers many thanks

Excellent job thanks

@thep0ndman

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you for the combined video. If I need my pond fixing, I'll be in touch ;)

@thep0ndman

9 ай бұрын

cheers thanks for the comment

Excellent video! I never would have thought to use jets to send the detritus to the deep end. What bulkhead are you using? Im coming up with something that looks very different than yours and I like the way your bulkheads seal the liner before you cut the hole in the middle

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

They are called in the uk yamitsu liner connectors 1.5” solvent weld or bigger many thanks for the comment

Late to this, but super result!

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! 👍

Fantastic 👏👏👏👌👌👌

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

Brilliant video, really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. I was told to put a waterproofing agent in the cement mix, if it was going to be underwater. Is that something you would recommend?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

to be fair any one, sika is a good brand...

Amazing video! Could you go into detail on the lining? You mentioned that they chose a bad one... is it the PVC they chose and the one you recommend is EPDM? Or is it something else?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Yes greanseal .75 or 1mm or Firestone usually best and not badly priced. PVC ok but if you can afford to upgrade it is well worth it. The stuff on the video was almost like a tarp awning like the base of a tent

Well done 👌🏿😎

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

Good work 👌

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Cheers sean

I used old thick carpet as underlay then the cheap pond underlay on top of the carpet

Are you using cement or mortar mix?

Hi bro.. love your work here.. Nice job!! Learnt alot. Wondering if u planning to do another setup. I'm from Singapore and planning to do an indoor terrapin pond in my balcony. Looking for ideas.

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

Yes, soon

Great job! I love it. How long after cementing the stones in do you leave it before getting it wet and adding fish? I’ve just rebuilt my (much smaller) waterfall from stones and cement but don’t know when it is safe to start using it… or is the Lime in cement not an issue?

@thep0ndman

2 ай бұрын

It’s no issue we water proof the cement if it’s going under the water, leave a min 3 or 4 days if poss thnx for the comment

I love this video & have watched it several times... Can you please share the dimensions of this pond build, including each depth? You did mention it is about 2,000 gallons. Thank you

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

Hi think we have answered this via email cheers

Loved the vid but what filter dose it have ?

@thep0ndman

2 жыл бұрын

Our customer bought a large pressure filter last year which he said it had been working well so he wanted to try it on the new pond and may upgrade again if he feels it is struggling. It may do as there is more water now. It would be an easy change as all the new pipework is installed

They do have a floating skimmer you can place in, it just floats on top and moves around.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Good idea but some people don’t want the extra hassle for something extra to clean. Horses for courses I guess

Beautiful pond, do you need to use certain type of cement for koi pond or will any do?

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

depending on what you need but for stonework we use 4:1 sharp sand to cement mix with a waterproofer cheers

Hi, amazing job! im in the phase of researching the filter i need, could you recommend me one, preferably from Oase for a bit more than 10.000 litres (around 3000 us gallons)? Stock would be some kois (i think between 5 and 7) and some gold fish (between 10 and 15 of them). Thanks!

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Prob minimum Oase biosmart 36k

@cristian8781

Жыл бұрын

@@thep0ndman thank you!

awesome😃

@thep0ndman

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤗

That pond is beautiful. Did you use normal building cement and how long would you leave it before filling the pond and adding fish. Obviously cement is alkaline and won’t do the water quality any good. Thanks

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Hi we water proof the cement. It’s fine for most fish in the uk especially koi/goldfish. Our water in our area is around 8.1ph already high alkalinity. Give it at least a week to go off cheers

@dieselbushcraft1299

Жыл бұрын

@@thep0ndman cheers for the info, yes UK too.

What do you add to the cement to waterproof it? Is it added when mixing or applied after?

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

During the mix cheers

Hreat video. What are the tubes you have (garden holes size) that you have in the cement under / between rocks?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

40mm 1 1/2”. Thanks for the comment

@arriewarrie

Жыл бұрын

@@thep0ndman what are they for? Wont the water just drain out of the pond?

Meu sonho

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

One day!

Did you add anything to your concrete

Great nice to see a natural looking pond rather than a tank of water nice work

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

many thanks!

Where did you hook de inlet for the water circulation on to? Before the filter or after ? So right on the pump with a Y piece ?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

All the inlets are after the filter cheers for the comment

@timoiepsma128

Жыл бұрын

@@thep0ndman thanks greet video mate!

Hello pro🎉🎉🎉😊❤❤

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Hello 😊

Did you put ina little over flow pipe in to the top rocks above the outlet pipe? How many do you put in?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

We would usually but the pond level was lower than the ground so it would need to be manually lowered if need be by the filter backwash cheers for the comment

@Sea-cucumber1151

Жыл бұрын

@@thep0ndman the reason I ask, there was little pipe holes in the concrete randomly around the pond like it was made for that. I didn’t see you put them in. You said though there was a more detailed video I could watch. Which I am glad you said because I missed so many details. We have to redo our pond this year, so trying to learn as much as I can. I wish I could have you guys redo it! 😀🤣😜😏

Great job ,how much was it

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

thanks i cant remember tbf

Hi ,new subscriber here. This pond makeover is really terrific. I live in the NorthWest of England near Liverpool . May I DM you for some prices please ? 😊

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Sure

whats those tiny tubes in between the rccks for?

@thep0ndman

5 ай бұрын

for drainage, overflows for edge and backup relief in the waterfall

Chào bạn nhé rất vui biết kênh bạn làm hồ cá thú vị thích quá bạn rất đẹp chúc bạn an vui may mắn bạn nhé

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

cheers for the comment

I have watched a lot of pond building videos and this is one of the best I've ever seen, new subscriber!

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Where can I get the portable pond you setup?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

The company that makes these are called aquoisis cheers

Gallon ?

Why did not you burm up the dirt? It would have kept water from going under liner and In pond...

I am always afraid to put the pump at the very bottom because what if there is a leak to the waterfall and it drains, if it had a few inches the fish would still have a little water. And then come winter I raise the pump site higher so it not pulling that water from the very bottom through the filter and pouring it back in where it can lower the temp when it hits the air. They say don’t disturb the very bottom water so it maintains it’s temp better. What do you think or is that not an issue in your area.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

It’s not an issue install everything properly and you will be fine. It’s a lot of wives tails of people overcomplicating something very simple. Thnx for the comment

@Sea-cucumber1151

Жыл бұрын

@@thep0ndman you are absolutely correct, and since I never trust myself for that one time….haha…I may not tighten something when cleaning the filters etc.

How much would it be the monthly cost of maintaining a pond?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Hi do you mean how much would it cost for you do it yourself if not that much if you have a decent filter and pump etc

Best most informative pond build video... love it definitely use your help to build my big pond this summer. Liked, subbed and saved😂👍 nice job

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks appreciate it

You should go to aquascape in Chicago and take a class... you can never learn too much or get enough pong gadgets

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need to go to any classes if all you do I throw 100 tons of stone on top of a liner and call it a pond cheers for the comment

Hi I’m looking for this pond or something very similar in looking at 2000 gallon pond Do you travel to the north east England

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

Sorry mate based in the south

I wish you went slower on the lasering and rock placement. And what does 150mls down, how do I figure out that, and what does that mean, what rocks below water? Very confused.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

We did a more detailed video hope this helps: The Easiest Way to Level a Garden Pond kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqSpl9SBYbnSl5M.html

love to content but camera view is very focused on yourself, would be great to show the project more than your own face lol. keep up the great work.

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

But it’s the money maker 💰🤣

Will anything try to eat your expensive koi?

It is a realistic size for a small family home pond. Though would prefer a more natural look without the cement showing and with more variation in the size and shape of the rocks. A natural pond created by nature has variations and surprises. I also like the idea of a bigger rock that can be sat on by children so they can dangle their feet into the pond and another thing I like is an unexpected little curve out that is very shallow and has sand with a few small smooth pebbles. Also a skimmer would be a good addition..

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

Cheers thanks for the comment

@heidispawsandfins

Жыл бұрын

But the people who wanted the pond renovated obviously wanted it like this!! Everyone has their own ideas and likes 😉 Don't like the idea of encouraging the kids to venture into the pond - a drowning waiting to happen.

The blasting the water around doesn’t match the pond design. You have the block directly on that shelf, your pic shows block and plenty of dirt to put that pipe in. Or is that just an example and you will put the pipe on the second shelf?

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

The water movement helps to prevent dead spots and improves circulation and most of the debris will be pushed towards the pump and then to the filter where it can be backwashed cheers

@Sea-cucumber1151

Жыл бұрын

@@thep0ndman I realize that, I was just confused because your pic didn’t match the pond design. It was just an example I guess.

This guy has a nice delivery.....NOT like the 'loudmouth..... lifestyle' (?) pond jerks! CCC Austin,TX

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it thanks for the comment

Before look more natural

@thep0ndman

Жыл бұрын

It takes time for everything to grow and to naturalise, the pond was prob one hour old in the pic 😂

Too much of his face in pic & then only a few sec/min of completed "new" pond

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

its the moneymaker thanks for the comment

What’s up with the grout all over the place?

@thep0ndman

11 ай бұрын

its called jointing stonework so it doesn't move or break over time and weathers in