Garden Koi Pond Renovation Timelapse
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This is a timelapse spanning 10 days plus some video of the finished pond.
The old PVC liner had needed replacing for some time and we had patched up holes round the edge for years, but a new leak at the bottom meant we had no choice but to renovate the pond.
We had a man from the local aquatics shop do the work for us.
We opted for a Firestone EPDM liner, a skimmer with dedicated pump and a new 'beach' area at the shallow end made from cobbles to give fry and newts a better chance of surviving.
The edge of the pond was levelled as the ground had shifted over the years. The waterfall was sealed with cement and adjacent rocks rearranged.
The plants were trimmed and rearranged. They flourished in no time and have overgrown somewhat.
We placed spawning brushes near the shallow end and within a month we noticed fry swimming in the cobbles.
After we have added new fish, we decided to put up an electric fence to help protect against the Heron and other wildlife. We realise it's not pretty, but the well-being of the fish is more important.
The pond is located in central England.
The timelapse was created in the Summer of 2016 with a GoPro on a tripod with bricks keeping the feet steady. I recorded the audio at the edge of the pond once the renovation was complete. If you have enjoyed the video, please like, comment and subscribe.
00:00 - Day 1 - Draining the pond
00:23 - Day 1 - Removing the slabs
00:59 - Day 1 - Removing the liner
01:18 - Day 2 - Levelling the side of the pond
01:50 - Day 2 - Digging out the 'beach' and skimmer base
02:16 - Day 3 - New EPDM liner and beach stones
03:09 - Day 4 - Repairing the waterfall and natural rocks
03:30 - Day 4 - Laying the slabs
03:41 - Day 5 - Laying the slabs
04:26 - Day 6 - Laying the slabs and sealing the waterfall
05:00 - Day 7 - Draining, cleaning and refilling the pond after the hose moved in the night and blasted soil into it.
05:31 - Day 8 - Electrics and skimmer
06:09 - Plants (with help from George the goose)
06:35 - Viewing the finished pond
07:12 - One month later - the pond is full of life
08:32 - Feeding time
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Great job Stuart - I'm very envious of your beautiful pond!
The chirping of the cubs is soothing. The pond has become beautiful.🐠🍀
Wow what a transformation! There's something so satisfying about seeing the work being done and then seeing the end result. Well, brb now I gotta draw up plans for our koi pond!
Fallen on my face cleaning ponds like that more times than I care to admit, great job
Such a beautiful pond , thank you for sharing. 👏👏😍😍
absolutely brilliant. to be saluted. well done.
Beautiful job you did!! I used to love my koi pond! Me and hubby built it ourself, very similar to what you did just not so big! Even had a shelf for the plants Thanks for sharing xoxox
What a great few minutes watching this. Thank you. Have made many liner ponds. Brought back good times. Also enjoyed participating goose. Very nice work
Amazing pond! I've always wanted a Koi pond
@coybruno105
4 жыл бұрын
Angie Walsh me too because my name is coy lol
The sound of the water flowing and the birds makes me feel sleepy. Awesome pond anyways.
Until I read the description, and saw the fence, I was prepared to tell you how you were setting-up a nice meal for the wildlife. Glad you’re on top of your game. Nice job - lovely even. Well done. I hope you enjoy your hard work for years to come
Beautiful job on the renovation. The pond is beautiful.
my back was aching just watching that, I recall how it felt doing my tiny pond....good job it was in time lapse! Great job guys,looks awesome. as for people commenting on the electric fence...it's either that or a net over the top, if you don't protect your pond,the heron will kill all your fish...even the biggest ones!
@amarabidali5316
7 жыл бұрын
why wouldn't you just ask the heron not to kill your fish?
@bizzypig2019
7 жыл бұрын
+Amar Abidali boi
@johndefriee1982
6 жыл бұрын
just get a sign NO FISHING!!
Lol I love the natural look of the electric fence 😏👍
@pascal590
4 жыл бұрын
Aaron L lmao
@im2cutesosueme121
4 жыл бұрын
I live over 75 miles from the ocean and had my 14 and 15"+ koi and 12"+ gold fish taken from my pond by ocean birds. Had to put a net over it. At first I thought it was the racoons or possums doing it. After watching a bird swoop down and take one the net went on. I wish I had an electric fence when a dog decided to go swimming in my pond killing one of my 24" koi breeders and two 15" males. The insurance money didn't begin to cover the cost of losing them.
That protein skimmer is worth its weight in gold.... Great job guys B-)
That is rad!!!! Beautiful fish. Great job. Looks amazing.
Awesome video loved the rebuilt the pond looks awesome and the Koi look amazing
It was beautiful, congratulations. It was identical to the creek. really beautiful
Loved your video. I am mid-build on my own and got some great ideas from it. I didnt know whether to put rocks on the bottom or leave it with just the liner - think I will do what you did and just put rocks around the edge and in a shallow end. Looks great! Great time lapse too. Beautiful pond!
You guys are so skilled Amazing to watch
this is such a wholesome, peaceful video. those are some lucky fish you have there!
Wonderful work...is a good spectacle !!
Beautiful job! I would love a pond like this one day!
that is so nice, I wish some day I could have that pond, I love fish
really admire the hard work
You have really beautiful fishes. 👍 My Uncle have Kois too. One of them was so brave that my uncle could feed him with his hands 🐠😊
@StuartDWright
5 жыл бұрын
I have done that. Holding prawns in the water, and some fish will take them.
I really enjoyed this video, thank you.
It’s beautiful! Great job!
Awesome stuff :D I love this pond very much
Very nice job! Looks great, love koi..
Nice video. Great looking pond
Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏼💕🌿
Looks beautiful ! And the koi are happy:)
This looks like a lot of work, but you did a great job! And the goose is so cute!! 😊
Really enjoyed this! Nicely done😁👌🏻 Hope it still looks this good!👍🏻
That is a gorgeous pond.
Koi fish are beautiful ....nice work
omg that a lot of work. you have worked hard and made it
@pauldyhn8185
5 жыл бұрын
With those plants in there, jungle will see in a year.
Great job! Very satisfying.
Absolutely beautiful.
What a nice pond☺ I wish to have pond like this
Beautiful job
Amazing pond!!!
Great looking pond!
Wow brilliant and a big pond too
Great video. Hard to believe anyone give you thumb down. Awesome work
Absolutely beautiful
Beautiful nice work fellas👌👍
Beautiful! Love it!
Beautiful job.
Nice to see that second drain! I was so worried lol
@terrylai2856
7 жыл бұрын
movies
@RodgerBai
4 жыл бұрын
Why the second drain?
@pascal590
4 жыл бұрын
William Captheship what’s benefit of second drain?
@im2cutesosueme121
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't see anything that could be used for filtration systems. I have 2 pumps set up for filtering the water and still have to suction the bottom at least once every two weeks plus the filters. Everyone who thinks the work is done after being built needs to be aware that the ponds need to be cleaned every week, maybe 2 at the most. The fry area will become a rotting mess and stink to high heaven if not cleaned.
@aflockofbeagles8219
4 жыл бұрын
@@pascal590 there should be a drain underneath to let ground water run off so it doesn't collect under the liner and ruffle up the liner. Ground water needs a place to go.
Very pretty. Thank u for the post . 😷💖
The fish look happy!
Beautiful! 💚
Very nice work!
Very nice. Well done!
Just want to say AWESOME ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!
beautiful pond
Looks amazing
Very beautiful! I was wondering why you put the electric fence around, but read the explanation in the description box. Not like you put that out there as a big food bowl for the local Herons, who might not care! So I understand the purpose. Looks like a natural little pond/ecosystem. Must be so nice to just sit outside and watch.
Nice, keep up the awsome work
so cool thanks for sharing ..
wow this is my first time to watch it !!
Sehr schön gewurden!😃
So cute the duck followed as the pond was being finished
Over the year I've watched this probably 10 times haha
Meus parabéns ficou top
My kinda pond...about double my old sized pond and a hell of a lot deeper, my Matsuba were over 30 inches in length as well as common carp and a 47 inch Blue Orf.....the running thing about the pond was it’s depth, only 18 inches deep, froze winter but with waterfall it kept the pond breathable.....moved home now and couldn’t take them with me...25 years of watching them grow...I do miss the peaceful area...one day perhaps 🤔😉😊
Wow merveilleux, Bravo :)
So beautiful
It sounds soooo 😌 relaxing.
@StuartDWright
4 жыл бұрын
I think that's one reason why it's had so many views.
Very nice to see
Very nice! Had to laugh at the duck, though!
😍 natural concept
Beautiful pond
Thank you for the video, it was great seeing your work
melhor vídeo de todos. perfeito.
Very good video! It´s great!
I wish everything could go that fast and smooth .
Amazing video
Lovely mate
Very nice.
Beautiful
@StuartDWright
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@RineshAndrews
6 жыл бұрын
Wow...Beautiful kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmWip8-LkbnZnNY.html
Thats a nice pond!
If you own this and are happy with it then I congratulate you. All the mistakes have been catalogued in older comments already so why bother. Thanks for showing your pond.
Great videos And even better name
Nice Job..
Also they took there time that's perfect that's like a 2 day job for my company and it would be 90% good
Good job
Amazing!
great job
Love it!
Super ! Quel boulot! Voilà un joli petit coin de nature, il ne manque qu'un banc. 😎👍
Very nice👏
Ой как красиво сделали прудик еще там рыбы мне очень понравилась👍👍👍
Very nice
Yep. Can't wait to buy my house cause I'm diffenitely building a pond in my backyard
Looks good
Magnifique 👏👏
is that a... a duck? a goose? i am thrilled by it’s presence
@StuartDWright
6 жыл бұрын
A goose. We have three, now.
@perfectionisttttt
4 жыл бұрын
@@StuartDWrightwhy are they so calm? they don't cry well?
@StuartDWright
4 жыл бұрын
@@perfectionisttttt if Geese are tame and happy with the humans they are with, of course they are calm.