awesome build! could you make a video on the maintenance necessary for a natural pool? how do you keep mosquitos and other bugs from in and around the pool?
Thanks! Absolutely, we have some really new filtration equipment and processes that we'll be documenting in future vlogs. Love the feedback, look for more of this every Tuesday:) 2:00 pacific time
Great vid. I was wondering though, it seems the basis of a lot of these natural pools is somewhat ironically synthetic liners. There may be some concern about leaching overtime and PCBs etc. I noted the host stated that concrete cracks and doesn't last as long. I would like to know if there is a way to actually create a natural pond with a natural "liner." Like how does nature do it? It might be more expensive I don't know but what is the answer if anyone knows please comment. thanks
hey guys! amazing work! What do you place between the liner and the rocks? is there any king of support to minimize the chance to have the rock breaking the liner itself?
Another great job guys. Can't wait to see the revisit on this one. Beautiful. I have a question though about all the electrical equipment and lighting. How do you handle bonding? With above ground pools, you have the frame and decking. With inground pools you have the rebar in the walls and surrounding flatwork. Do you add copper wire around the perimeter and bond everything together to eliminate the possibility of some completing a circuit if there is a fault with a pump or a light?
Is it true that without fish, the nutrient content in the pond would be lower? If so, for people that would prefer a clearer water, would not adding fish to the natural pool result in even clearer water? Cheers.
Great question! I've noticed over the years that the ponds with the right balance of fish are always clearer then the ones without. Koi are the best. They're carp, so bottom feeders, this help get debris off the bottom and into the skimmer. Koi are also low maintenance, inexpensive and incredibly smart!
Thanks Jamie! Riley and Daisy, two years old now and by far the BEST dogs I've ever had. Ha, they're so entertaining and funny they need their own You Tube channel :P
A biological filer is a natural filter opposed to using chemicals to kill toxins, it uses beneficial bacteria (good bacteria) to break down harmful toxins in the water. It's natural method of filtering out toxins from the water. It essentially gives a home to good bacteria.... A WETLAND biofilter, also called a "BOG FILTER"... it's a shallow water area filled with plants that doubles as a "biological filter". The water is pumped through the bottom and rises up through the filter "media" (material such as lava rock that good bacteria make a home in) then flows back into the pond, normally with a waterfall for aesthetics as well as to add oxygen.
We create "planter pockets" between the rocks for the plants to grow and consume nutrients. It also contains the plant, gravel and soil from spreading throughout the pond. Keeps the edging looking natural too Thanks for watching!
You can patch it! Use a EPDM liner patch kit. However, if its a large/long puncture / rip, you can seam a new piece of liner on. th-cam.com/video/BthrtRzepkY/w-d-xo.html
I love being able to see the updates on established ponds. It really helps give a perspective of the long term aesthetic. Great work guys!
Thank you so much! :) We will keep the videos coming.
Hahaha. That drone shot flexing on the chlorine pool! 🤣
awesome build! could you make a video on the maintenance necessary for a natural pool? how do you keep mosquitos and other bugs from in and around the pool?
Thanks! Absolutely, we have some really new filtration equipment and processes that we'll be documenting in future vlogs. Love the feedback, look for more of this every Tuesday:) 2:00 pacific time
Really good point about ponds saving water. Grass is actually bad for the environment.
That second Doberman Is so cute! Barking at the fish 😆
Thanks! That’s Doby, he’s 5 but acts like he’s 5 months:)
Amazing,,,,,, all youre crew,, itttt'''''s oo pro,,,,
thank you! I’m nothing without my hardworking crew👊🏻
Great vid. I was wondering though, it seems the basis of a lot of these natural pools is somewhat ironically synthetic liners. There may be some concern about leaching overtime and PCBs etc. I noted the host stated that concrete cracks and doesn't last as long. I would like to know if there is a way to actually create a natural pond with a natural "liner." Like how does nature do it? It might be more expensive I don't know but what is the answer if anyone knows please comment. thanks
I think I drove through that neighborhood in Grand Theft Auto lol. Your ponds are amazing!
Haha! Totally could have, they base GTA on LA pretty accurately.
learning about this. great work
Thanks George!
hey guys! amazing work!
What do you place between the liner and the rocks? is there any king of support to minimize the chance to have the rock breaking the liner itself?
Thank you! Yes, we use a protective fabric for this called geotextile underlayment.
Great job!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Well done!!!
Thank you!
Another great job guys. Can't wait to see the revisit on this one. Beautiful. I have a question though about all the electrical equipment and lighting. How do you handle bonding? With above ground pools, you have the frame and decking. With inground pools you have the rebar in the walls and surrounding flatwork. Do you add copper wire around the perimeter and bond everything together to eliminate the possibility of some completing a circuit if there is a fault with a pump or a light?
Thanks! All the lights we use are low voltage and the external pumps are grounded, plugged into a GFCI 110 outlet
Hey man love the vids and the projects! Just one question. Are this natural pools able to run normally in colder climates ?
Hi thanks spooky! Absolutely, natural pools are being installed all over the east coast
Love the dogs too 🐾🐾🐾🐾
Is it easier to keep algae at bay if you have no fish whatsoever in an area that still gets lots of sun? I am in Arizona.
Is it true that without fish, the nutrient content in the pond would be lower? If so, for people that would prefer a clearer water, would not adding fish to the natural pool result in even clearer water? Cheers.
Great question! I've noticed over the years that the ponds with the right balance of fish are always clearer then the ones without. Koi are the best. They're carp, so bottom feeders, this help get debris off the bottom and into the skimmer. Koi are also low maintenance, inexpensive and incredibly smart!
@@CaliforniaWaterscapes :Thank you so much for your feedback. I will add Koi :)
Is there a way to keep the water clear with low maintenance?
Nice dobies. My Doberman will drink out of the pond but getting in is a no go. She hates water.
Thanks Jamie! Riley and Daisy, two years old now and by far the BEST dogs I've ever had. Ha, they're so entertaining and funny they need their own You Tube channel :P
Hello, very nice ponds, can you explain how to do a wet land biofilter
A biological filer is a natural filter opposed to using chemicals to kill toxins, it uses beneficial bacteria (good bacteria) to break down harmful toxins in the water. It's natural method of filtering out toxins from the water. It essentially gives a home to good bacteria.... A WETLAND biofilter, also called a "BOG FILTER"... it's a shallow water area filled with plants that doubles as a "biological filter". The water is pumped through the bottom and rises up through the filter "media" (material such as lava rock that good bacteria make a home in) then flows back into the pond, normally with a waterfall for aesthetics as well as to add oxygen.
How do you keep Plants in the pond alive? As they are isolated from the ground, where do they get the nutrients from?
We create "planter pockets" between the rocks for the plants to grow and consume nutrients. It also contains the plant, gravel and soil from spreading throughout the pond. Keeps the edging looking natural too
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic job!
I love it!
💙💚💙💚💙💚
Gracias!
@@chadmorrill1850 a ti por el arte.
Saludos.
Thank you! Cheers!
Today that is hot in Vancouver I miss to watch one of your videos.
I hope you are doing very well.
My regards to you
Mechi
That's amazing man how much like this will cost ?
Depends on size, depth, filters etc. But these can range from $50k - $150k.
How do you replace a pond liner? Do you pretty much have to take everything out and do it all over again?
The liner lasts 30 to 40 years covered with rock and gravel. Maybe 50 years
Wow 👍😱😱
Thank you!
Liners last 20 years if out in the open under the sun ...under rock gravel and water they last longer
Very true! 20 years guaranteed by the manufacturer, though we have been doing this for over 20 years and our ponds are still holding strong :)
How to you control all the fish poop? That’s a lot of fish for a small pond.
great question! Biological filtration takes care of any fish poop.. these ponds can take lots of fish no problem
What’s the cost difference of this vs regular pool
Is it ok to plant trees next to a pond with a 45 mil liner
Yes it is.. maybe add some weed barrier in that spot
@@CaliforniaWaterscapes i did do that thanks
Can you make your ponds look blue with lights?
Yes, we can add color changing lights :)
How do you repair broken/punctured liner?
You can patch it! Use a EPDM liner patch kit. However, if its a large/long puncture / rip, you can seam a new piece of liner on. th-cam.com/video/BthrtRzepkY/w-d-xo.html
The evaporation must be crazy
💯💙🔥👍
How wide is that pond? I’m building one up to 2m deep in Australia, but it’s hard to slope it without it being vertical when you have limited width.
36’ x 21’ .. get yourself some angular rock so you can stack vertically
@@chadmorrill1850 thank you, I’m using 800kg-2 tonne on average granite rock, plus I have a few 25 tonne rocks
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Dude! You rule!! Where can I buy the thickest liner?
Ha thanks! Pro Ponds West 818-252-0040 ask for Rafael