Revisiting the Abandoned Koi Pond

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  • @Wolfog_
    @Wolfog_ ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Its reallt nice of the customers to allow you to keep this up and filming it

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Absolutely! As long as you guys keep coming back we will keep giving you updates 😁

    • @LizGriffiths
      @LizGriffiths 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As the tried in the pond. and l am in broken cementin

  • @robynmullen6443
    @robynmullen6443 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Im not the only 1 who NEEDS that 1 year update on this pond ❤

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Stick around 👍🏻

    • @annekabrimhall1059
      @annekabrimhall1059 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I want to see the lilies bloom next year!

    • @tommie827
      @tommie827 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I just found your channel and am enjoying it. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the lillies in bloom and happy the pics are already up or will be soon.... unless the fish ate all the plants again. @Mountain_Aquatics

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Stick around and keep an eye out for the updates 😁

  • @moonlight5050
    @moonlight5050 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    I hope you keep revisiting this one.....the fishes seem much happier now they can see what they are doing 😀 😉 I'd love to see how the plants develop over time....will there be more plants put in or will this be enough when they get established...? 🤔

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I believe we may be adding some more plants but before that more colourful fish

    • @lurklingX
      @lurklingX ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Mountain_Aquatics yeah please keep doing updates on this one. :) it's super interesting!

  • @AngelaTaylor-b9f
    @AngelaTaylor-b9f วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Koi ponds are so relaxing the noise of the water and the Koi leisurely swimming 😊

  • @BreadGuy01
    @BreadGuy01 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    It's so nice to see this update, and how much more colourful the koi are becoming! They're so happy now, I look forward to the next update!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Would you still like to see more in this pond?

    • @moonlight5050
      @moonlight5050 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@Mountain_Aquaticsdefinitely want to see updates on this one...👍👍😁

    • @BreadGuy01
      @BreadGuy01 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mountain_Aquatics Most certainly, it's so satisfying to watch your hard work paying off such huge dividends. And seeing the fish become more vibrant with every video is delightful!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you all ❤️

    • @trishhoapili7587
      @trishhoapili7587 ปีที่แล้ว

      The fish are so vibrant - everything you’re doing is making such a big difference

  • @Nemodog
    @Nemodog ปีที่แล้ว +37

    So good to see you adding plants. The fish seem much happier and the water is so clear! You’ve done a fantastic job and I look forward to more updates. Thank you!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for the lovely feedback, we will back for another update soon

  • @beverleytaylor5859
    @beverleytaylor5859 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a difference from when you first did this pond. Amazing! And the fish seem happy xxx

  • @Volklet
    @Volklet ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m so looking forward to seeing a few coloured koi joining this pond, I’ve found the whole process fascinating.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully not too far away now and we’ll be adding some new koi

  • @lauriehall1249
    @lauriehall1249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm so glad I found your channel. I don't have a koi pond now, but I have had one in the past. This is almost as good as having my own pond again.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That’s great to here, hopefully you can have a pond again one day ❤️

  • @donaldtriumph1682
    @donaldtriumph1682 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Love your enthusiasm young man. Hats off to you sir good job well done.👍🏻

  • @erica-iv3te
    @erica-iv3te ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those first Lilly’s are growing fast!

  • @markshutt1476
    @markshutt1476 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just discovered your channel, first video was the drain/refill of this pond. I'm so glad you have done a couple updates, it's very rewarding to see ponds thriving after the neglect. It looks like the koi are really loving the hyacinth.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment Mark, hopefully there’s a few videos of ours that you’ll enjoy

    • @markshutt1476
      @markshutt1476 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mountain_Aquatics I've watched 3, and enjoyed 3.

  • @Funshine4u
    @Funshine4u 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have so enjoyed watching this series!! I had to chuckle a bit on the video when you added the lillies bcuz I knew they would nibbled away shortly. Happy you returned to repot them. Nicely done!!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Glad you liked the videos! Yes we are still trying to see what the fish will allow to grow. Only water soldiers so far!

  • @alisonreeder1587
    @alisonreeder1587 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Looks great. So clear. Lovely to see the fish swimming so happily. Always a pleasure to see 😊

  • @malwoanders
    @malwoanders หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful pond! Would be nice to see some underwater footage of the fish filmed e.g. with a GoPro 🐟👍

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great idea! Will see what I can do in the next update

  • @ebikehacker
    @ebikehacker ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looking good now

  • @hilaryeales1268
    @hilaryeales1268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Swill it out"......I love it! .......my Pap used to say, "I'll have a quick swill before dinner" 😂

  • @PeacefulPPO
    @PeacefulPPO ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I can imagine the many nights the owner has had at peace in that back yard ❤

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes they spend most evening day on the wall watching the fish

  • @MorenaNama
    @MorenaNama ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I absolutely love the updated ♡ Thank you for sharing this! 🙏🏼
    It looks beautiful and it’s only going to be prettier and prettier by time ♡

  • @yogiCJM152
    @yogiCJM152 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The fish look so happy! These videos are so calming. Thank you for sharing!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for visiting, I’m glad you enjoy our videos! Thanks for the positive comment ❤️

    • @Katzenlaufwunder
      @Katzenlaufwunder 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How can you see, they look happy? They are grow up in muddy water.like most carps in nature do and now they have to deal with unnatural clear water.

  • @sabbys7750
    @sabbys7750 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That skimmer is doing a great job!! I didn't think that it would make that much of a difference but it did!!
    Very cool!!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes it does! It’s a great bit of kit. It concentrates in cleaning the surface of the pond which most filters can’t do, and it’s the part you’re looking at the most!

  • @lm-usmc
    @lm-usmc ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing transformation. Those fish must be pretty resilient to live in the water as it was before. They must be in fish heaven now.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it’s a great pond now. It will keep getting better so make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out 😉

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it true that some Koi can live 200 years?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well there have been stories of Japanese carp living that long. But I don’t know if it’s true

  • @lindarackstraw7711
    @lindarackstraw7711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I nearly had a heart attack watching the tap running like that! Different parts of the world 🌍

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What do you mean? Are you somewhere that has droughts?

    • @lindarackstraw7711
      @lindarackstraw7711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Mountain_Aquatics yes Australia. We have permanent water restrictions country wide. No one ever runs a tap like that 😂. I remember when i was a child having a sprinkler on the front lawn. Not any more. We are also using desalination plants for water. Perth, Western Australia has ecosystems that are so heat stressed they are dying. Love your content ❤️

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @lindarackstraw7711 makes sense now!

    • @erinsview8919
      @erinsview8919 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I live in Ireland, where tap water is free but it also bothered me to see water wasted like that. We are always told to turn off the tap when brushing our teeth or shorten our showers because, if water is plentiful, providing clean safe water has a cost and a carbon footprint.

    • @lindarackstraw7711
      @lindarackstraw7711 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@erinsview8919 Yes exactly. I live on one of the driest continents and water is not wasted. It took a generation to change perceptions but we are there now. We also have desalination plants for fresh water.

  • @Stoffmonster467
    @Stoffmonster467 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ah, plants are added, great

  • @lynettecockburn332
    @lynettecockburn332 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can't wait to see those lilies grow!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Check the updates, it didn’t end well

  • @peterbentley3959
    @peterbentley3959 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Frigging awesome
    You guys are mustard
    Blessings 🙏

  • @Mr.Dorsey78
    @Mr.Dorsey78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love watching the koi change colour & grow over the past few months (moments for me😀)
    Keep up the good work..

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. There will be more to come. Make sure you subscribe if you want to see more

  • @doggiesarus
    @doggiesarus ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't wait to see mature plants. This is a pond correctly done. I have seen so many people just use a pond liner or something, and the fish die by winter. Sad.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes we like to take our time on these projects and do them properly. It’s been a lovely journey so far. Would you like an update again one day?

    • @mangobagito470
      @mangobagito470 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +1 to more pond updates 👍👍

  • @Kristin.B
    @Kristin.B ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Longer videos PLEASE!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Are you sure? Sometimes we cut them off early because we don’t want to make people bored

    • @whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353
      @whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree I will watch longer video's.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good to know, thank you

    • @Kristin.B
      @Kristin.B ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mountain_Aquatics I would be happy for hour long episodes 🙈 or 2 lol

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂 will see what we can do 👍🏻

  • @AngieJames4172
    @AngieJames4172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's going to be so pretty when the Lily's get bigger and bloom, I'm so excited to see it then!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stick around and I’m sure we will be visiting this pond again

    • @AngieJames4172
      @AngieJames4172 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mountain_Aquatics I am a subscriber 🙂 I shall be here. Have a great day/evening!

  • @benkai09
    @benkai09 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good to see the fish are looking better. So much more colour on them

  • @leesmith5419
    @leesmith5419 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome update the koi pond looks a thousand percent better

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree! Need to keep working on it though

  • @ArghansMordonMarghek
    @ArghansMordonMarghek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I truly hope, that the updates on this pond carry on, either bi or tri monthly, because I am really enjoying the chance to see the fish and pond recover from years of neglect…….
    Especially since, many of the large koi’s, which were all black when the pond was first cleared, are now regaining their colour, and I would really love to see them, as they all get back to their original colours back…….

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We will keep you updated as much as we can. Thank you for sticking with us and sharing the journey ❤️

    • @ArghansMordonMarghek
      @ArghansMordonMarghek ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mountain_Aquatics . I have no problem with whiling away the time, by watching people who are doing a job that they are good at, especially when it involves fish too………

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much

  • @EmmyBeanJewelry
    @EmmyBeanJewelry ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the update! I have a tiny little back yard, so no pond for me, though it's my dream to have one... I'm living vicariously through pond videos, thanks for such great ones!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome. Thank you for the kind comments ❤️

  • @pete7491
    @pete7491 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to see the update. Lovely pond I wish I had the room for one. Fish look happy and you look like you really love your job.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We do love it, plenty more great content like this one on our channel if you want to see more 👌🏻

  • @GreenGaiety
    @GreenGaiety ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the reclaimed material usuage!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always, don’t throw anything away if you dint have to 😁

  • @Sweetpeas12
    @Sweetpeas12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Be great to see the plants spread 😊

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely!! We will come back at some point and give you another update

  • @Jpliers
    @Jpliers 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking real good now 👍

  • @janemarriott3389
    @janemarriott3389 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was such a great episode!
    These big koi could certainly jump out, as they are jumpers! Have you had that problem here?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope never had that problem. They have no reason to jump out of this pond and they would struggle to be able to jump this height

  • @indobleh
    @indobleh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a difference !

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว

      looking forward to seeing the lily's flower myself :)

  • @sarahprice1375
    @sarahprice1375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So good to see happy and healthier fish and cleaner water. Cant wait to see more on this one

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More to come!

    • @sarahprice1375
      @sarahprice1375 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mountain_Aquatics looking forward to it. Amazed how they survived that soup and not being fed for so long. Great seeing it recovering 👏

  • @roosickle
    @roosickle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks great!!!!!

  • @c.phillips7728
    @c.phillips7728 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is great! Thanks for your hard work and the updates!

  • @Anna-dj5bz
    @Anna-dj5bz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You really got me hooked!😂 I am a real noob when it comes to ponds and fishes but I truly enjoy your videos nonetheless. Thank you for your content!☺️

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And thank you for the kind comment. We will have some more videos out soon. We are doing a big one at the minute!

  • @micheler3011
    @micheler3011 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful pond, love to be able to see the fish. What are the fish eating? Would be nice to see the progress of the plants and see if they survived those huge fish. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We will be back with another update soon I’m sure

  • @nancyabbuhl8106
    @nancyabbuhl8106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like seeing the updates, thank you!

  • @jaybird4095
    @jaybird4095 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I saw one of you videos was your initial clean out of this pond. Looks great

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you stuck with us, have you seen the other pond videos?

  • @Viking_Aquatics_UK
    @Viking_Aquatics_UK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a difference you have made for those fish mate.😍 Great video!

  • @amandadonegan2137
    @amandadonegan2137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couple of nice Koi in there...

  • @robstevens9667
    @robstevens9667 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pleasure to watch 👍 great job 👏 👌

  • @staceyt6466
    @staceyt6466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the updates 😊

  • @darenw.3261
    @darenw.3261 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wondered how long those lillies were going tp last in those little pots. My larger koi would have been playing hockey with them all day.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes they didn’t last long, we are trying some different plants now. The battle isn’t over!

  • @cosmoplakat9549
    @cosmoplakat9549 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The fish are looking great! The koi are huge (did you say "koi carp", and is that a wild type koi or a different species?) But, I'm in love with those pretty goldfish. I've always wanted a goldfish pond or even a large enough aquarium, but my living situation precludes it. Love seeing these calming vids.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes koi are a type of carp. I’m glad you enjoy the videos, we will have Skye more out for you seen. And we do try make them relaxing and calming so I’m glad you noticed

  • @SchlubbyTomHanks
    @SchlubbyTomHanks ปีที่แล้ว

    aw the fishies look so happy now! such an improvement

  • @taketheporsche
    @taketheporsche 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:38 Seen a fry swimming by. Fish must be much happier now.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I checked, I can’t spot it. Where abouts on the screen am I looking?

    • @taketheporsche
      @taketheporsche 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Mountain_Aquatics I was watching it on the telly, so it's a bit easier to see. It's swimming away from the potted lily toward the bottom of the screen.
      Enjoying your vids BTW.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @taketheporsche Cheers Buddy, glad you’re enjoying the videos 👍🏻

  • @adamstewart247
    @adamstewart247 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Did these plants die? I didn't see them in the winter update

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. The fish didn’t leave them alone. I think they are used to eating whatever they can find so they have devoured them

  • @Gainn
    @Gainn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still think it needs more UV or better nitrate removal.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s doing well so far. Not out pond and not out money so we can only advise the customer so far and then work to their budget

  • @whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353
    @whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking good.

  • @lucyg25
    @lucyg25 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Those fish look amazing now, their colours and patterns have come out beautifully, I remember as a kid, we saved a lone goldfish that was left in an old ceramic sink that the previous owners of the house had dug it into the ground, and not even told us that there was a fish in it. It was the darkest green, slimy water id seen, left in a small sink poor thing, we caught it and and it was just plain brown, we got the right tank etc and within a week or so, it was a beautiful bright orange again, we added another goldfish and they both lasted ages! It was so satisfying to get it out the condition it was in, and see it transform to how it should be, just like these ones on this video.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes you can really tell the difference between a happy and healthy fish and one that is just surviving.

  • @susangoulding3159
    @susangoulding3159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such lucky fish to have you and now a lovely home❤

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for your kind words

    • @susangoulding3159
      @susangoulding3159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mountain_Aquatics about time fish were treated with kindness and care. I cried on the first video and now tears of happiness

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It has been a very special journey

  • @sandyliddell1319
    @sandyliddell1319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve enjoyed watching this pond series. Keep it up! More vids! ❤

  • @edlesboroughkoipondstevech3546
    @edlesboroughkoipondstevech3546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, interesting video, liked and subscribed 🤓

  • @steviemac2681
    @steviemac2681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That green colour that you can still see, I'm guessing that's mostly because of moss or algea on the floor and walls of the pond, rather than in the water itself. The water looks quite clear.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the water if very clear. The pond is still settling in in time will look even better. We will pop back soon and pond vac the bottom

  • @HektorBandimar
    @HektorBandimar 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What protects the fish from Herons etc?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I think the design of this pond does. Herons like to usually land away from a pond and then walk over to creep up on the fish and also make sure that the area is safe. This pond has such a high wall around it that the heron would have to land directly on to the wall. Not impossible but less likely. Then the water line is quite far below the top of the wall, it would be a stretch for the heron to reach. It’s not impossible, but it makes it more difficult for the heron. The pond is also now covered by CCTV so the owners can monitor it at all times. There have been no issues with herons so far, if there ever are then we will look to address it straight away. I hope this answered your question 🙂

    • @HektorBandimar
      @HektorBandimar 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Mountain_Aquatics Thanks for your reply, interesting. 👍

  • @Challice1964
    @Challice1964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Vid with good Advice ....Question >>> Wont the biig Fish in there comsume the Water Hyacinths ???

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They might have a nibble. But they were for free from another job anyway so it won’t matter

  • @BooksMusicMe17
    @BooksMusicMe17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The water looks so clear! I watched your winter update video and it's a pity the large gravel wasn't enough to stop the koi having a go. Maybe chicken wire over the top of the gravel? Or do you think thr plants need a cordoned-off area to establish?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think we will try and fence off an area for them next year. Are least until they are established

  • @FriedRice112
    @FriedRice112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found your channel, and love the content! Would you be able to tell me what that filter system is called at 5:14 please? Thank you!!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was an Oase, can’t remember the model now. Will look when I go back

  • @sheraarehs
    @sheraarehs ปีที่แล้ว

    The repot looks perfect. I told ya they were going to eat those without repotting 😂😂😂

    • @sheraarehs
      @sheraarehs ปีที่แล้ว

      I have even made a floating basket for water hyacinth to protect the roots. That helps a lot.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes we knew they would need repotting, but didn’t think they would get to work with the gravel that fast!

  • @maf2001
    @maf2001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've tried quite a few different water lillies in ponds with koi that size and the only one I could keep going long term was 'Marliacea Chromatella', the attention from the fish was just too much, very easy for a browsing carp to break off all the young shoots. I must have tried at least a dozen different varieties. The only difference I can think of is that Chromatella has a pineapple shaped rhizome. Some of the others might work if you can grow them to huge plant size, and thus very vigorous, before putting in the koi pond (or get them established when the fish are still small, not an option here, obviously).
    Also, the basket size might still be too small. I don't know if you said how many litres but they looked pretty small to me. A bulldozing carp can easily move small baskets so you might find them on the base of the pool next time you visit! 20 litres ought to be big enough basket size to remain in place (hopefully), ordinary garden loam or clay in the bottom and then the same size stones you used in layers on top.
    Good luck!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are a smaller type of Lilly, we hope the koi will leave them alone long enough for them to establish

    • @maf2001
      @maf2001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mountain_Aquatics Good luck with that but I don't hold out much hope for them with that many carp in the pond. If I was running a business like yours I would buy in lillies, plant them up in the 35cm wide baskets, grow them on for a year or so in a koi-less pond to build up strength. Once they were strongly growing and potentially koi proof you could easily quadruple the price of a small lilly and people would pay.

  • @davidrich3914
    @davidrich3914 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love those easy clean filters. What make are they?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Both Oase box type filters. I’m inside of the model without checking

  • @BiPolarBirding
    @BiPolarBirding ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need a pond like this in my life

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s great isn’t it. About 27 thousand litres if I remember correctly

  • @pidgeonpatrol861
    @pidgeonpatrol861 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you ever put loose small pebbles in for the koi to dig around in?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You can do. That tends to be the tend in a lot of American ponds at the minute. Not so much here in the U.K. yet though

  • @beverlymartin1414
    @beverlymartin1414 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful , pool loojs do nice but who is feeding thsee fish?

  • @susanross1651
    @susanross1651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those fish must have been so happy when you first cleaned that pond out for them

  • @tamerabass7011
    @tamerabass7011 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow awesome. Looks amazing

  • @suzanneadkins6767
    @suzanneadkins6767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really neat! Thank you for sharing. I saw the original video as well and im curious why you left the green on the walls below the waterline when you pressure washed the above? Was it because it is an alternate food source or the UV filter will eventually clear it? Awesome videos!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question! There were a couple of reasons. Firstly we did not know the condition of the waterproof seal on the pond. If we went too hard and damaged this then it would be a very expensive fix. Secondly we hope to improve the conditions of the pond over time. No point just scrubbing algae every few months if you don’t solve the problem. We looked at improving the filtration and adding a slimmer which will stop the excess in nutrients which is feeding the algae in the first place. This will solve the issue long term

  • @xSpiderswebx
    @xSpiderswebx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really interesting to see this pond coming along. Out of curiousity, was there a reason the lillies weren't put in pots with gravel in the beginning?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This was just how they came from the supplier and we weren’t due to do any work on the pond so just dropped them off and filmed a quick update

  • @snake21ab
    @snake21ab ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would Duckweeds do a better job for filtration?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They would remove nutrients yes. But the fish would gobble it all up so fast it wouldn’t have a chance

  • @lurklingX
    @lurklingX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my koi were DIGGING with a vengeance. turned the pond black in an afternoon. (i had soil topped with pea gravel. NOPE. not good enough. currently am doing flagstone chunks on top of that.) --v surprised you can do a soil-less planting. hadn't heard that anywhere before now. tho i DO have one that came in as just the root and it is indeed growing just floating in the water. (have it in a tub just inside the pond as a holdover till i could get to it.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah some plants are fine with just gravel. It’s handy to know which ones!

  • @ZartelleRose-y1k
    @ZartelleRose-y1k ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what are the fish eating? Why are the pine trees not trimmed or cut back or removed from that area?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The trees have had some major work on them since. But that is the for the gardener to do, not us

  • @sooty1410
    @sooty1410 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some beautiful "Ghosties" in there.

  • @harrietcarpenter2387
    @harrietcarpenter2387 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it possible that the koi that lost its color could get it back? I feel so bad for the fish.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They do seem to look more colourful over time. But they will never be very colourful fish

  • @suzannemoran7281
    @suzannemoran7281 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ,you have done a wonderful job with this pond. The fish will have a much better life now.
    May I ask though if it is the Koi's natural behaviour to sift through the pebbles and mud ,why is nothing provided for the fish in this great big pond. They don't have anything to sift through now that you have put big pebbles on. ??😮

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They have still been sifting through the larger pebbles funnily enough. We need bigger ones!

  • @vicstee482
    @vicstee482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would put floating baskets in with plants that will spill over, so the plants are safe but the fish can still have a nibble.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We have discussed this actually, I think it’s a great idea

  • @tonycali5446
    @tonycali5446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looking really good. do they need any type of sand or gravel for spawning?

  • @HanginInSF
    @HanginInSF ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That pond looks kind of old, were you surprised it didn't have any leaks?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We knew it would hold water. But yes we did make sure we were careful when it came to pressure washing the sides just in case

  • @Thestephouse1
    @Thestephouse1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @001djackson
    @001djackson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will the algae on the bottom slowly die as it’s exposed to the sunlight?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sunlight is what algae feeds on. We need to get the balance right and add plants that will take the nutrients that would otherwise feed the algae

    • @001djackson
      @001djackson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the explanation.

  • @qv81
    @qv81 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its the first time ever seeing this channel or anything about this profession, so please dont judge if this is something very obvious that I will ask. What is the silver ball floating?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I hope you enjoyed the video? The silver ball is mainly for decoration. It’s a contemporary thing. BUT.. some people say it keep the pond from completely freezing over, and also as it’s a mirror it might scare if herons that would eat the fish

  • @john45305
    @john45305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May I ask. What filters are they and the UV that's installed to the filters please
    Thank you

  • @andrewthornton1945
    @andrewthornton1945 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks Amazing.
    Is there more fish now 🤙

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Won’t be long and we will add some fish. Don’t miss the next update 😉

  • @leehorspool9744
    @leehorspool9744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where is the power coming from for the pond ?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We fitted a Blagdon 4 way switch box. It’s on one of the videos but I can’t remember which one

    • @leehorspool9744
      @leehorspool9744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mountain_Aquatics I meant, I thought the pond was abandoned. So is there power to the property still ?
      Or do you mean that the owners have just left it to ruin ?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leehorspool9744 ah ok. There are new owners who have bought the place, they contacted us to come and get the pond running again

  • @elteescat
    @elteescat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They look so happy. But I thought you said that green would start going away on its own. Does it just need more time or did i just misunderstand you? At any rate, thanks for the update and I hope to see these fish again!

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is going from the sides, it is a slow process. The mrs is some green blanket weed frowning in the bottom now. We will deal with that using the pond vac

    • @elteescat
      @elteescat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Mountain_Aquatics oh. Okay. I hope you make a video of the pond vac. That'll be interesting to watch.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Will do 👍🏻

    • @elteescat
      @elteescat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mountain_Aquatics 😊 🩷💜🩷

  • @mikemcgrath8453
    @mikemcgrath8453 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think a big filter would work good for the pond

  • @TheGothicdolphin
    @TheGothicdolphin ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd be surprised to find that the koi didn't eat those water lilies in the first few days. You can't have aquatic plants with large koi. For amusement, throw a couple full heads of romaine lettuce in the pond and let them float for a few days. You'll be left with the white core bottoms.

  • @peterlue9274
    @peterlue9274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @Mountain Aquatics What is the brand name of that filter?

  • @twisttrax
    @twisttrax 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How did so many survive for so long when if the pond had been abandoned for 3 years how did they feed?

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We don’t know. Maybe insects and algae

  • @michaelfrancis7072
    @michaelfrancis7072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd like to see some of the darker fish removed and replaced with more colourful ones.

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think that is the customers plan over time

  • @Mr.Paul_Revere
    @Mr.Paul_Revere ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You know what's crazy to me? I was watching antscanada make some natural aquariums that didn't need any filters. He only used various aquatic plants. To my amazement the cloudy water turned crystal clear.

  • @andyhawkes3335
    @andyhawkes3335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My old dads pond is pea green I’ve installed a 55 watt clarifier but I think his filter box is not up to it 12000 liters what would you recommend he is 93 thanks

    • @Mountain_Aquatics
      @Mountain_Aquatics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We can always come and look depending on where you are?