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Thanks so much Anne-very kind of you! Best, Ed

Ha! I agree- I was regularly complementing Gary (the owner of this pond) about his lovely lawn! Thanks for watching and commenting, Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics Not a problem at all Ed! Your videos inspired me to make my own pond and took loads of advice from what you share. Thank you so much! Excited to see future videos. We often sit down with the kids to watch them!

@@aden7146your poor kids😂😂😂 thanks though, really appreciate your kind words!

@@CrystalClearAquatics They are mad about ponds! They are digging their own making a mess of our random patch of garden! As long as they stay away from the larger pond it makes me happy haha!

Thanks for watching and glad you found this useful! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! Although towels would offer some good basic protection initially the material will degrade and rot much faster then a proper pond fleece and so I would not recommend it I’m afraid. Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting! I’d prefer to hear you say you loved frogs and welcomed them to your pond(😉) but I’m glad to hear you go to the efforts of re-locating them and their precious spawn rather then harming them. Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and your kind words. Ducks and geese can cause havoc with pond planting and edging! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and your kind words! I’ve never been to the US…one day though!! Best, Ed

I’m quite fond of him!!😂 thanks for watching and commenting, best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting! Actually on the contrary-this pond has been deliberately designed to balance fish safety with nice aesthetics-the pond is too deep for a heron to wade in, so it can only stand in the shallows and wait for fish to come to it, rather then actively hunt, although the odd fish will still be caught here and there, with a portion of the pond netted for extra security despite frequent heron visits the fish in this pond have thrived and multiplied. Further deterrents could be applied, such as wires or complete netting if necessary but they’ve not been required! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching! The light isn’t actually flashing-what caused this to appear so is an inner rotating sleeve that shrouds the quartz sleeve covering the viewing window briefly every time it completes a revolution! Best, Ed

Morning Norman! Sadly after a follow up visit this koi was progressively getting worse and so we took the decision to euthanise. Shame…thankfully eveyrhing else in the pond is healthy so was an isolated case. Best, Ed

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He he! I’m looking forward to part four also-one day when I’ve completed my own pond!! Hopefully by next year😉 thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting- sadly since this video I’ve had to go back to euthanise this Koi. Its condition deteriorated rapidly, massive bloating and dropsy and hardly any movement at all. Thankfully everything else in the pond is looking very happy and healthy so I think just an isolated case in this instance. Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics that’s a shame Ed, it must have had an internal bacterial infection then unfortunately. I’d be sure to keep an eye on the other fish for sure just to make sure there isn’t a parasite problem. If costia gets out of hand it will wipe a pond out pretty fast.

@@Auto_Blip a Agreed and thanks for the advice! I’m there for monthly visits and will certainly keep a good eye on the health of the remaining fish! Cheers, Ed

Hi there Cindy,thanks for watching and commenting! Renewing filter foams in the Laguna systems will reduce bacteria levels in the filter, but there is still sufficient bacteria within the remaining media that lays at the base of these filters to re-colonise the new foams quickly and to maintain good water quality in the pond. However its always good practise to reduce feeding for a week or two after renewing filter foams to reduce waste products in the pond. Sorry to hear you had high ammonia- i’d have slight reservations personally however as the suitability long term of a pressure flo system in a koi pond. Pressurised systems like this are only really intended for small goldfish/low stocking density ponds and not hugely suitable for higher stocking density or large fish/koi ponds… Hope this helps! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting David and I hope the fix went well!! Sadly damage on a fold can be awkward to fix, so hopefully you’ve been successful… Best regards, Ed

Thanks Mark and as ever thank you for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting and glad you found it useful! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and your kind words Patrick! Au Revoir! Ed

Thanks as ever for watching and your kind words! Best, Ed

Hi there Paul, thanks for watching and commenting! Pipe diameter is dependant on flow rates and size of pond, however in general for most applications i’d be using 38-40mm/11/2” hose- the heavier duty rubberised suction hose rather then the cheaper more flexible superflex hose being my preferred choice for longevity. Very small ponds- where i’m using pumps of perhaps 6000lph or less id happily use 32mm/11/4” hose and much larger systems if pumping 20,000lph or more I’d opt for larger 50mm/2” hose. If your pump has a stepped hose tail its always best to use the largest bore hose the pump allows to ensure the pump performs to its maximum potential. Hope that helps! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and great question! Generally parasites are introduced to ponds via the introduction of new fish and occasionally plants, although it is also possible for birds- particularly water fowl (ducks, coots, moorhens etc) and wading birds such as herons to transfer parasites from pond to pond. So too is it possible if equipment such as nets that have come into contact with infected ponds/fish are used in other ponds. It’s important to sterilise equipment if its being used from pond to pond. Leaving nets out to air dry in the sun for a few days is a good way to do this. Hope that helps! Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics Thank u for taking the time to reply. Should people undertake quarantine of new fish then and perhaps treat for parasite before putting into the pond ?

@@noggindoo in an ideal world yes, this is exactly what should be done, however the reality is hardly anyone will have a space/suitable set up for quarantine. An annual/twice annual treatment of something like f.m.g to the whole pond can be useful used as a preventative for many parasites. Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and your kind words! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, indeed this could well be the case with this particular fish! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! This pond is in the garden of the Asperion Hillside hotel, Worplesdon, Surrey. Im sure Dan and his team would make you feel very welcome!! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and for the advice! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting! In general raised ponds tend to be less popular for attracting local amphibians, however they (frogs newts and toads) are actually very good climbers and will often get themselves into ponds that are raised with no issues at all! Thanks for sharing! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and for your kind words!! Bog filtration would usually rely on plants that grow in water (marginals) rather then moisture loving, so sadly mind your own business wouldn’t be a great choice. However if the system you are making is large enough and you have an area of gravel/substrate exposed above water level then I’d def encourage you to have a go! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting and well done for your good deed!! It’s amazing how often you’ll come across amphibians that are well away from any water sources, Toads in particular will travel large distances (a few kilometres) in search of a mate or to return to their breeding grounds. Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting and my apologies for the slow response. In general I would recommend running a filtration system constantly through the winter months - in doing so you’re protecting the system from freezing- moving water through the pipes and filter are much less likely to freeze and the uvc if left on will emit a small amount of heat which helps to protect it from damage if it were to freeze. If you switch off the system you’re much more likely to have an issue during extreme cold- in which case draining of the system and protecting from the cold and also lagging pipes exposed above ground is recommended. Hope that helps! Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics Hi and thanks for the advise! I give it a try this first winter. Will cover it with loads of bubble-plastic also.

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! Fish in the Cyprinid family often exhibit lumps and growths on their cheeks and at the base of their pectoral fins-as you say- this is a sign of a mature male. Sadly this tench did also have additional internal growths as well. Best, Ed

Thanks you for watching and commenting! I’m starting to get used to some familiar names in this comments section and I see yours quite often so thank you!! Best, Ed

Hello over there in Yorkshire! Lovely part of the world, love the Yorkshire dales and moors (roseberry topping a favourite of mine) and have just come back from a wk end of walking in the Peak District, not too far away! Thanks for watching and commenting- I’m definitely a firm believer of using a ‘good coat of looking at’!!! Im still looking at my unfinished pond…..As for concreting a base of the pond- if you mean as a foundation before lining then yes, if the ground is particularly wet/soft firming it up with a base of concrete, or a good layer of compacted sub base, would be sensible. Best, Ed

😂 i’m quite fond of my neighbours as well!! Thanks for watching and commenting, Best, Ed

I guess in your part of the world it could have been a bull frog you had? Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

They can climb really well.A couple of years ago I found a frog on my brick shed roof.It had clinbed up the ivy.

they can jump up in and out of pond not sure how high they can go

I found a frog on the roof of my brick built shed.It had climbed up the ivy.

Well, this is strange. I posted a comment twice and both times it disappeared. I'll word it differently. I found a frog on our shed roof. It had climbed up the Ivy.

Hi there-thanks for watching and commenting! As others have said; frogs/amphibians are actually excellent climbers and can find their way into seemingly difficult to access ponds. However there’s no doubt that a raised pond like that would reduce amphibians interest in your pond, unless no other pond is available within your near vicinity. Sadly if you don’t like frogs theres not a huge amount you can do to prevent them- other then in ways that would be cruel-however reduction of plant/undergrowth immediately around the pond would make the pond less interesting to amphibians. Best regards, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! New ponds will go through various stages of algae growth- green water, green slime/brown slime on the lining, hair algae/blanket weed etc but after a few months will settle down. This is all part of the natural maturation process and nothing to worry about- we all go through this in the early stages of a new pond! Good luck with yours! Best, Ed

Hi there, Thanks for watching and commenting! This unit would be perfectly suitable in a large freshwater aquarium set up, however I’m not so sure the metal components within the unit would stand the test of time if exposed to saltwater conditions long term… my gut feeling is no, however if you contact Oase direct I’m sure they would be able to confirm this! Best, Ed

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Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! Yup, sadly thats a very common story- keeping plants in general with koi is very difficult unless some special precautions are taken. With water lilies ensure the variety is a large and robust one, that the plant is contained in a very large basket and that this basket is covered in a grid of sorts, allowing the new lily buds/leaves to grow through and reach the surface but preventing large fish from being able to rummage around the base of the plant. These precautions should allow you to successfully grow and maintain water lilies with koi. Best, Ed

Ah thanks for watching and commenting and for your kind words! Sorry to hear you’ve had some pond building woes and good luck with your project! Best, Ed

Tony this is one of THE nicest comments I’ve ever had-thank you so much and I’m really pleased that you’ve been able to create a feature you’re happy with-well done!! Thanks for your support! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! No, I’ve never damaged a liner by getting into it, however it this was a weaker and potentially more brittle pvc lining it could have been a different story. I always suggest taking every care when walking over pond lining-checking grips of foot ware to ensure no sharp bits of gravel are caught in the treads and until the majority of the muck has been removed from the pond and I can see I’m walking on clean liner I tend to kneel on foam pads or sit, spreading my weight a little more. Best, Ed

Ah thanks mate, very kind to say so! Thanks for watching and commenting and good luck with your pond. Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and your kind words-don’t tempt me-would love an excuse to do some touring in Scotland! In all seriousness I offer consultation services and can provide you with plans and details to create such a feature. Feel free to email me for more info! Best, Ed

Thanks for your positive feedback Paul! Max was adorable, bless him! As for my watch-I only ever wear a g shock (square) for work so would have been that! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting! Thankfully I’ve only encountered a couple of instances where this part has failed so hopefully not a part prone to failure-however it’s not due to lack of servicing. This is one of my monthly clients and the filters are comprehensively worked on every visit! Best, Ed