DIY Budget Ecosystem Pond, The Truth 1 Year Later

Last year I remade the pond at my parent's house in place of a different DIY Budget Ecosystem Pond. Over the course of five days, I built it by hand using DIY techniques and materials. For example, I made the filter from a trash can. Since then it’s become what can only be described as a thriving ecosystem both inside and out, full of creatures that moved in on their own accord.
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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesignАй бұрын

    Pond Season is finally here, and I thought this was a great way to kick things off! I’m really pleased with how this one is developing. What do you think of its progress? I'm just getting started, though, and have some awesome stuff in the works right now. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

  • @ShotgunShells-cu6yz

    @ShotgunShells-cu6yz

    Ай бұрын

    love it

  • @user-Fi5sh5in5g

    @user-Fi5sh5in5g

    Ай бұрын

    Its great love it

  • @NM-kl9ws

    @NM-kl9ws

    Ай бұрын

    What do you do, if anything, to the pond for winter? I’m in the south, so having a functional pond would probably require more summer-than-winter maintenance (water levels being top of my list), but I’m curious if you have to cover the pond or just let it be. It seems to be doing great with minimal maintenance!

  • @tonyadams4726

    @tonyadams4726

    Ай бұрын

    Hi thank you for doing this wsp😅because I am pretty sure you said you live in the same area as me. The New Jersey, PA, and Delaware area(if I am remembering wrong sorry). I would love an outdoor pond in our next home because we are selling in PA and moving to Delaware once my oldest is off to MIT. I always thought it’s just to cold here to do this here so this give me the courage to try it. Any tips or any of your videos you think I should watch for tips on this please let me know.

  • @Jenna2305

    @Jenna2305

    Ай бұрын

    I have been WAITING for this!!😆

  • @michaelwilliams3641
    @michaelwilliams3641Ай бұрын

    The time lapse showing the water clearing up was a good idea.

  • @katelynnm5686
    @katelynnm5686Ай бұрын

    Your parents are so fortunate to have a master to build them a pond. It’s beautiful! I’m still dreaming up my pond but I feel it’s a year or two away at this point. For now I enjoy my little container pond.

  • @toddbigeasy

    @toddbigeasy

    Ай бұрын

    Ain't that the truth! I would love to have tanner design a pond for me!❤

  • @samgerarden-uz7cx
    @samgerarden-uz7cxАй бұрын

    It would be awesome to see you incorporate more native plants into your outdoor builds. Or something exclusively using native plants. Love the way this build came together!

  • @cityslicker77

    @cityslicker77

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed.. and more nature centers are having native plant sales/fundraisers

  • @antony1397

    @antony1397

    26 күн бұрын

    Hard agree, native animal species too. Our backyards take up so much of what was once their space, it's the least we should all do.

  • @roguetheotter

    @roguetheotter

    19 күн бұрын

    @@antony1397 very much agree! i was a landscaper for awhile and i would always try so hard to incorporate and encourage native plants.

  • @ERROR_A23
    @ERROR_A23Ай бұрын

    Love the little pops of colour with the red.

  • @ericb4492

    @ericb4492

    Ай бұрын

    I had no idea that impatients could be marginal plants!

  • @jrmunro111

    @jrmunro111

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@ericb4492of course, the impatiens I'm familiar with (Impatiens capensis) because it is native my area grows almost exclusively in riparian regions

  • @Velehna

    @Velehna

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed. The pops of red really showcase the fish. It was the perfect finishing touch.

  • @TiniestTurtle
    @TiniestTurtleАй бұрын

    My wife and I just bought our first home, and I can't wait to do something similar! Looks great!

  • @irenicrose
    @irenicroseАй бұрын

    You should replace the mint with a native plant, and add native pollinator flowers around the pond. Pollinator gardens are beautiful and help the local ecosystem.

  • @erikvan5600
    @erikvan5600Ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning pond! One point I want to highlight, is when outside planting, I think native plants to your area should be a highlight as they are crucial for the greater ecosystem outdoors! Love your work, and would love to see more!

  • @alexv3652
    @alexv3652Ай бұрын

    I'd love to see you do a swimming pond or natural pool- there's not too many good DIY videos for them right now, but when properly balanced it can let you swim with fish

  • @fredericapanon207

    @fredericapanon207

    11 күн бұрын

    I first learned about natural pools from a French architectural and lifestyle magazine back in 2006. I am still surprised that this kind of natural pond still seems mostly unknown in North America.

  • @ellier3405
    @ellier3405Ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Would love to see more of an emphasis on native plants and sustaining local food webs… ponds and even small bubbling fountains are incredible for birds!!! Any Doug Tallamey fans here? Your followers are already interested in nature, so imagine the difference you could make if you talked about protecting wildlife biodiversity with a little pond! People just simply don’t know about the problem, and you have the platform to create awareness.

  • @Pamela-dr2xn
    @Pamela-dr2xn20 күн бұрын

    You may not still be looking at comments, but I have to say how fabulous your pond is! You have a wonderful eye.☺️

  • @BeOurBee
    @BeOurBeeАй бұрын

    There's a kind of wild, US-native Impatiens (Impatiens capensis) that grows tall, deep green, and blooms in late autumn with bright orange, orchid-like flowers. When the flowers ripen they make exploding seed pods that burst from the force of snapping coiled internal structures and fling seeds out in all directions. Usually called "common jewelweed." I've had some success raising from seed and I have a black thumb, so it might be something to try for your next pond build. I see them growing along creek beds and banks even in sandy soil. They also love shade to partial shade.

  • @roguetheotter

    @roguetheotter

    19 күн бұрын

    oh i *love* jewelweed. its such a cool looking plant. and its great for poison ivy too!

  • @JustinFromThe206
    @JustinFromThe206Ай бұрын

    The sounds at 7:40 mark man I could just listen to that for days so relaxing! This pond is awesome.

  • @MoldyBones27
    @MoldyBones2723 күн бұрын

    Your parents must be so proud. I hope I rub off on my daughter a bit and she enjoys some of my worldly skills like farming and ecosystems and someday does something nice like this for me. A moment like that I feel is what makes the journey of life worth every struggle. Keep growing strong brotherman!!

  • @TheSeptemberRose
    @TheSeptemberRoseАй бұрын

    This pond is absolutely beautiful! I'm glad you addressed the Heron issue in an animal friendly way and added more plants!

  • @funkyfro4
    @funkyfro4Ай бұрын

    Idk how many of your videos I’ve watched over the years, but I’m always surprised at how many times you blow my mind with quick info on what and why you’re doing the things in the video.

  • @MsLeenite
    @MsLeeniteАй бұрын

    The pond is looking great! Wherever the little frog hopped from, it certainly knows a good place to be. And the fish seem to be thriving. The plants, both terrestrial and aquatic, are so artfully arranged that they look totally natural. The moss has filled its niche perfectly. I'd say this project has been a big success!

  • @robinwilssens4960
    @robinwilssens4960Ай бұрын

    The pop of red flowers was lovely!

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152Ай бұрын

    I love the vibe of this one: visiting with animals/education/update. It's a fresh take on a channel standby video format

  • @RebelCowgirl01
    @RebelCowgirl0115 күн бұрын

    I love this outdoor pond setup. It’s so cool you get to do stuff like this for your mom. If my son did this for me I think I’d try to swim in it. Or soak my feet in this blistering heat. Awesome job!! ❤

  • @tuckerbetz9585
    @tuckerbetz9585Ай бұрын

    Your parents’ pond looks great now Tanner!

  • @jackleonard2088
    @jackleonard2088Ай бұрын

    Such a lovely little pond. Can’t imagine anything being more enjoyable to have in your yard.

  • @blackie1of4
    @blackie1of4Ай бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous 😍 Most of us spend our life trying to figure out OUR gift.. you obviously found yours at a young age and have thrived replicating it! God bless you and your family ❤

  • @keelhe893
    @keelhe893Ай бұрын

    This little DIY pond looks luxurious great job Tanner

  • @Lobstersbetwerkin
    @LobstersbetwerkinАй бұрын

    I really like the definition of things popping up on the screen!

  • @MimiMcWil
    @MimiMcWilАй бұрын

    I built my first pond with rocks off our property and an old waterbed mattress. A pump and fish was all I had to buy! It lasted great!!

  • @windsonghillranch4306
    @windsonghillranch4306Ай бұрын

    This is a beautiful set up. Our pond started very simply with a hand dug hole, a couple feeder gold fish, and a $25 solar pump. It has grown and thrived over time. The fancy ponds seemed out of reach, but we started simply and love it. The plants and frogs and dragonflies arrived on their own. So don't worry about the price tags, any pond is way better than no pond!

  • @pudakis
    @pudakisАй бұрын

    That place is right up the street from me. Great pond

  • @Jonas187-qc4tw
    @Jonas187-qc4twАй бұрын

    The pond looks great! A month ago I got my “big" pond (500l) ready for spring, I cleaned it and set up a bog filter which has given me great success so far in terms of water clarity and quality, I added a stream and got a bunch of new plants. Before I can get my first fish though, I need to fix the stream because it's leaking a lot...

  • @christinarennich5092
    @christinarennich509213 күн бұрын

    Inspirational! How beautiful - I congratulate you on this wonderful ecosystem! I agree with some other comments - adding native plants would take it to the next level.

  • @mellie4174
    @mellie4174Ай бұрын

    loved seeing an update! wonderful! just wanted to give a suggestion for fish protection. My uncle used overturned curved terracotta roof tiles in the bottom of the pond so that the fish could swim in and hide when predators were around. especially since things like raccoons are sneaky and will come eat your fish at night. i hope that helps!

  • @bigstyleart
    @bigstyleartАй бұрын

    This was beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing the update.

  • @Anawebster86
    @Anawebster86Ай бұрын

    Beautiful pond what a lucky mom

  • @Alex-jv4hi
    @Alex-jv4hiАй бұрын

    I loved all of the closer looks at the moved-in life. the bugs and frogs and moss made me very happy

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720Ай бұрын

    I LOVE your pond Tanner ! I’m sure your parents love it too ! 💐💚🙃

  • @lurklingX
    @lurklingX21 күн бұрын

    reminds me of the boom in my pond. also, how the plants really grew, and looked good, but just the other day i trimmed them back because they looked just a little wild and invasive, and i also thought things looked better when you could see more of the rock. i also refreshed the mulch and pulled up the sunken stepping stones that let you access the waterfall. now it all looks good and wild but not chaotic or overgrown (neglected). all this was on a preexisting pond at this house, above ground and made with a liner and heavy bricks. the landscaping just MADE it. i'm still impressed every day at the transformation i achieved. and the water lilies i put in went NUTS in just the year ive had them and the fish spawned just after they went in (and the previous owner's gorpy filter system totally crashed since the wood manger they built for holding the barrel was shoddy af. and it crashed the whole pond, lost 2 big fish to an ammonia spike, saved another, and also figured out what was killing them, and had to do maintenance and monitoring daily for almost 2 MONTHS. so, in the midst of that early chaos, they spawned. YOLO, i guess. i got 5 beautiful fish out of it. they are so much bigger now! spotted them at tadpole size. there is a white, a sparkley white, 2 calico colored (redorange, black, white) and a brother who is darker brownish but also has stripes like a tiger barb. this year they spawned again. a LOT. so far i've seen 2 new babies and then a tiny baby that must've been from a later spawn. it's so wild to see them so itty bitty, then grow up, get colors, can barely make out the markings as they hide and are so small, and NOW they are easily identified and just so cute. mine happen to be KOI, but i've always loved comet goldfish. that's what got me into the hobby. i won a fair fish, and my friend did to and gave me his. they started in a bowl, weekly full water changes. then i learned stuff and got them a 10g. was sad to learn how big they got and i'd never have the size tank to keep these guys. ponds really are made for stuff like this. but big tanks are awesome if you have the means and the space. : ) anyway i love this build! it's beautiful, and so nice to have all the space now!

  • @ZaDussault
    @ZaDussaultАй бұрын

    I love it so much that you make follow up videos!

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdollsАй бұрын

    That is my dream pond! A peaceful oasis. (Gina)

  • @moda78z
    @moda78zАй бұрын

    It’s absolutely beautiful 😍

  • @sambulate
    @sambulate23 күн бұрын

    Great video! As a noob to this stuff, I'd love to see even a rough breakdown of the cost of this pond. Thanks for posting!

  • @jayjee9944
    @jayjee994417 күн бұрын

    what a beautiful pond!

  • @AshChildOfGod
    @AshChildOfGod5 күн бұрын

    You worked so hard and it still looks amazing❤❤❤❤❤

  • @loribell6453
    @loribell6453Ай бұрын

    I have my own 8 acre property now, and I plan to put multiple pond features on it. This is great for instruction and inspiration! Thank you! 🙏😊👍

  • @jameshickling2641
    @jameshickling2641Ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful Looking forward to seeing update of your one too!!

  • @kaybee_en
    @kaybee_enАй бұрын

    I could just sit and watch this with the waterfall going for awhile. Likely much better in person. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nzletterbox
    @nzletterboxАй бұрын

    Thanks for the update. Looking forward to seeing how the pond at your place is going.

  • @parttimeninja5521
    @parttimeninja5521Ай бұрын

    Lovely pond and very cute frogs 🐸

  • @AnthonyHernandez-wi7zu
    @AnthonyHernandez-wi7zuАй бұрын

    Crazy how time flies in 14 turning on 15 now but in 2019 I remember watching u I was about 9-10 I remember watching u make terrariums I use to go out and try to recreate what u use to do and let’s just say it wasn’t good but that’s not my point my point is that I thank you for making some of my childhood even tho I’m still a child jst wanted to say u inspired me in ways I coudnt imagine love your vids

  • @VictoriaAllred
    @VictoriaAllredАй бұрын

    Thank you for the update on this pond! Let's see yours next!

  • @kiernanscanlon8965
    @kiernanscanlon8965Ай бұрын

    Always love seeing pond updates 😍 and this one is looking gorgeous! Glad to see the diy techniques held up!

  • @goosenotmaverick1156
    @goosenotmaverick1156Ай бұрын

    Mosaic plant! I can never find any in my area. I did once years ago and lost it the following year. What amazed me is, its part of the ludwigia family of plants!

  • @nightlite9009
    @nightlite9009Ай бұрын

    The Looks amazing! I'm more an aquarium guy, but this is just incredible. It was amazing even before you made changes. It is wonderful.

  • @Tycamu
    @TycamuАй бұрын

    Hope to see your pond soon 😊, i think it will be amazing

  • @banderton3498
    @banderton3498Ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @slamrock17
    @slamrock17Ай бұрын

    Those pepper plants looked great!

  • @CrazyAzN4169
    @CrazyAzN4169Ай бұрын

    IVE BEEN WAITING 9 months for this lol!!!! 🎉😂

  • @Annazumi
    @AnnazumiАй бұрын

    Your videos are always so inspiring! Thank you!

  • @BCDLB
    @BCDLBАй бұрын

    love this series

  • @woodfield9584
    @woodfield9584Ай бұрын

    The pond looks great

  • @Bedlamite23
    @Bedlamite23Ай бұрын

    Lucky me, this is the year we are doing our pond and I remembered your video when you put this in, and woo hoo! an update posted yesterday. Great work, fingers crossed our works as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @IAmAdrienneMichelle
    @IAmAdrienneMichelle4 күн бұрын

    It’s Beautiful ❤

  • @missmeowmix7960
    @missmeowmix7960Ай бұрын

    Yes I’ve been looking forward to an update on this 🤩

  • @MeowtroidPrime
    @MeowtroidPrimeАй бұрын

    I just set up my little tub pond last week so I've got that pond bug too! It's been great seeing the progress on this one - I'd love to see another tub pond/patio pond from you too, and I've been looking forward to your update on your gigantic backyard pond also

  • @jules7740
    @jules7740Ай бұрын

    So cool! Love that it supports local wildlife that volunteered to live there ❤

  • @tessastaubly8148
    @tessastaubly8148Ай бұрын

    update vids are so valuable. i really appreciate you telling us the how and why of its development, I can't wait to someday make a pond of my own.

  • @austinwebbcreative
    @austinwebbcreativeАй бұрын

    Love this pond!! Thank tiny for the inspiration!

  • @dahlmasen3084
    @dahlmasen3084Ай бұрын

    I live the little hooks with flower pots hanging in them, I’m stealing that idea😁

  • @PorkyTheChop
    @PorkyTheChopАй бұрын

    Looks awesome, love the flowers

  • @Nmh86
    @Nmh86Ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @happylittleacident
    @happylittleacidentАй бұрын

    i love the pop of red flowers with the goldfish it looks so good

  • @BobyChanMan
    @BobyChanManАй бұрын

    Great way to start the weekend, thanks Tanner!

  • @saltyfresh9712
    @saltyfresh9712Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this update ❤

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944Ай бұрын

    Beautiful! I love it!

  • @Vi_sVids
    @Vi_sVidsАй бұрын

    AAAAH FINALLYYY YESSASKFOSKGO I've been waiting for this foreverrr

  • @assiahinarkansas
    @assiahinarkansasАй бұрын

    Beautiful project. ❤ Lucky parents 😊

  • @EdwardHall-pg5eg
    @EdwardHall-pg5egАй бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @IRISnGEN
    @IRISnGENАй бұрын

    The Salamanders love this oasis!!

  • @jmarshal
    @jmarshalАй бұрын

    I adore your outdoor ponds. I don’t have room for a pond but I want to use some of your methods for an outdoor water bowl.

  • @toddbigeasy
    @toddbigeasyАй бұрын

    That's beautiful! I want one..

  • @feralon9570
    @feralon9570Ай бұрын

    Stunning.

  • @pipdippitydoooo1158
    @pipdippitydoooo1158Ай бұрын

    Perfect timing as I'm over here dreaming of a pond 😊

  • @lindachenoweth9002
    @lindachenoweth9002Ай бұрын

    Beautiful Tanner! Wished mine looked that good!

  • @hanae7385
    @hanae7385Ай бұрын

    I just watched the first video and this showed up, that's crazy!

  • @growityourown4208
    @growityourown4208Ай бұрын

    Nature's Aquatics Is a great place! when I lived in Pittsburgh I used to go there a lot

  • @hanswurst1125
    @hanswurst1125Ай бұрын

    This is beautifull!!!!

  • @gigachama
    @gigachamaАй бұрын

    So beautiful

  • @DanteYewToob
    @DanteYewToob26 күн бұрын

    This is so cool! You should definitely do more educational and exploratory videos like this to explain the whys, and hows of the ecosystems you replicate. For instance, next time you build a tank or vivarium you could talk about the real environment and how it works in nature and explain how it all works together. Seeing the tour of the different critters and life forms felt very eye opening and fun like the old school nature documentaries before they started to become animal reality tv with manufactured drama for some reason. I love this kind of stuff and you do a great job of explaining the how/why of your tanks/builds but sometimes I find myself wondering how it works in nature! What is doing the job of the pump, or little beads, or other stuff you use. That kinda stuff… Just a suggestion!

  • @Linny14
    @Linny14Ай бұрын

    A banger as always! Looking to buy my first home and a pond is a must!!

  • @nancydenmark1614
    @nancydenmark1614Ай бұрын

    In a word; beautiful!

  • @PureAndShrimple
    @PureAndShrimpleАй бұрын

    You're making me want to redo my totally overgrown pond

  • @woodfield9584
    @woodfield9584Ай бұрын

    The pond looks beautiful

  • @ShotgunShells-cu6yz
    @ShotgunShells-cu6yzАй бұрын

    Hi, i love your vids and you inspired me to make my own DIY fish tank ty so much you have inspired me a lot and I love watching you make amazing aquariums and terrariums.

  • @semjart
    @semjartАй бұрын

    Another banger in your collection, love the storytelling in this video!!❤

  • @prattsummers
    @prattsummersАй бұрын

    awesome and beautiful

  • @user-jb1pp2ge9x
    @user-jb1pp2ge9xАй бұрын

    That’s pretty cool

  • @jimmyjames2022
    @jimmyjames2022Ай бұрын

    Gorgeous pond, turned out great! Not sure I'd have cut the mint so low. Taller plants means more shade. Reduces overheating of water and provides more cover from birds. But then the mint will grow back.

  • @chefmichaelt
    @chefmichaeltАй бұрын

    Beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @EsponjosoPollito
    @EsponjosoPollitoАй бұрын

    Seems to be a good day today, my Darkling beetles are thriving and new serpa upload! ❤

  • @caloocanboy5800
    @caloocanboy5800Ай бұрын

    Hey tanner! when will you make an update video for the other massive pond build 9 months ago😅

  • @goosenotmaverick1156

    @goosenotmaverick1156

    Ай бұрын

    Probably about 3 months from now 😂

  • @StiffPvtParts

    @StiffPvtParts

    Ай бұрын

    The hype is real!

  • @BuruRaven
    @BuruRaven20 күн бұрын

    So cool