Found it!!the video of how you put together the assembly of the tank so beautiful you could say the best of both worlds. I'm only sorry I'm not able to have a go at something like this but unfortunately my pond is at ground level and is more old fashioned type a bit like me really😂 .
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video and idea. I made a smaller version before this larger upgrade that might be of interest to you? Here's the link. th-cam.com/video/oaGh3k0KJrU/w-d-xo.html
Have to compliment you on this upgrade, it looks fantastic, great tip ref water drop and frame immersion depth into pond, could have easily been overlooked,thanks for sharing 👌👌
@@KoiPondLifestyle yes that would be a great idea, covers up that upside down writing then 😂 just remember which way round to put the sticker on, haha!!
Get some air line and cut it open and spread it over the internal edge of the metal so the fish ain’t scraping them self on it even though it ain’t sharp, it’s a hard surface, looks fantastic!!! Absolutely love it !!
Thanks for that. There's just the issue of getting it off to deep clean it as the aquarium magnet cleaners don't get I to all the corners. Can't knock it till you've tried it...😉👍🤔
hey andy fellow stokie here i come across your video's the other day and really love them thay are so helpful n fun and give me so many ideas for my pond thank you n keep up the grate work
Hiya, thanks for that. Welcome to the channel. Glad the videos are helping with your pond... As you've probably seen, there are loads of other vids on there that I've created to help with many subjects as they've happened in and around d my pond for you to see. Cheers 😉 👍
I hope the tank stayed together but as a hobbyist I HAD to come say that yes the t bars were absolutely for structural integrity. If it was just for the light and tip, it wouldn't have the t bars on the bottom. NEVER remove these cross bars/t bars if you plan on using it as intended and filling it completely. Bigger (55 gallon+) and curved tanks need that extra support or they can leak, crack or collapse entirely. I imagine the slight water submersion takes some of the gravity/weight compared to it sitting full on a stand inside. The anesthetic is INCREDIBLE with this idea! Gorgeous!
Hiya, thanks for the feedback. You certainly know your engineering. You might be interested in a video I made about different ways to fill the skypond with water.. 😉👍 th-cam.com/video/_KzgUN9oMwI/w-d-xo.html
Looks brilliant! I am planning to completely drain my in-ground pond later this month (need to get the allotment planted up before I tackle this), move my filter box & uv unit & install a new waterfall too - I've bought a large, deep & sturdy inflatable pool to house my fish temporarily. I am plagued with blanket weed (despite having treated it already) so it's going to be scrubbed clean & hopefully have a fresh start for this summer. I have noticed that since stopping the pond clay treatment last October that the blanket weed has increased 😳 so it seems the clay does have an inhibiting effect. Happy ponding 👍👍👍
Hiya, thanks for that. Good luck with your deep cleaning. I have been told that the clays do reduce the growth of blanket weed. Another reason why I'm keen to get my clay in early spring to catch any early growth? I've also found that if I catch blanket weed early with a smaller dose it seem to hold it off and not make as much of a mess in the filters. Here's a vid I made of smaller dose.. th-cam.com/video/-1JcPo7tT2g/w-d-xo.html
Hi, thanks for that. I used stainless steel and tig welding so neither would rust while on the water. I also tried to ensure there was a minimum of the frame in the water. 😉👍
Thanks for that. Ahhh the Syphone... Good idea you. If that works I'll be well impressed that another use is found for that syphon.. watch this space.cheers 😉😉👍👍
Nice job and excellent addition to pond. Much better size and shape. Good video will inspire others to do similar. Better start planning for a bigger one now though the way your Koi are growing.
That looks pretty cool Andy. It was the right decision to stick with the stainless. It's a shame really you don't have the lid. You could have used that to house your lighting and would have protected the glass from above.
I liked the other one, until I saw how nice this one turned out.. Great job. We have in the ground ponds in the USA otherwise I would totally steel your idea
Hiya, you can get them to fit in the ground ponds by making a frame that is placed onto the floor of the pond. I suppose it depends how deep your pond is? You would love it if you could get one one to fit... So steal away. 😉👍
Andy you have made a great job of the viewing tank looks great really does. If I may I’d like to suggest to you that you put a bit of hose (split along the length) around the angle at the bottom of the tank, noticed a couple of your koi banging against it, wouldn’t want them to get hurt or scraped mate👍
Absolutely superb Andy👍😊. Liked the old one but love the new one……and so does Clare so I know what’s coming next😂🤣👍. Surely some pond product manufacturer is going to see the potential and put something on the market, could be interesting 👍🐟🈲😊
we finished our above ground pond last year but watching you in early 2021 inspired us to build it, its not on your scale just a small corner . Enjoying the updates too! Hello from chilly South of France!
Hi, thanks for that. The tank is 100ltres which I believe was the max for my pond due to the weight when the water is in and hanging over the side if the pond. Measures 19"hx19"dx35"wide..😉👍
Lot of repeats on in that man cave 🤣, a classic KPL episode though this one👍 Two corner weight distribution definitely was the way to go Andy, looks great Mate like it a lot
Glad you enjoyed it. Well spotted with the foreground repeats..😉. Just pleased it worked ok as I was a little concerned with the weight hanging off the side of the pond...🤔👍😉
@@KoiPondLifestyle Yes get that Buddy, I’m sure there were some nervous moments on fill up, great addition though for the coming season, fabricator made a nice job of your frame👍
Great job , Andy . At the start of the video , I thought it might look too big and clumsy - but it actually blends in really well with your pond . Well done 👍
Absolutely spectacular Andy. Couple of Qs - 1. Do you ever get any trouble from cats/foxes paying it any attention? 2. Re the weight distribution, would you say that 100% of the weight is pushing down vertically on the timber frame of your pond or is there a degree of weight distributed elswhere, e.g. onto the inside wall of the pond itself?
Hiya, glad you enjoyed the video. 1. I've not experienced any wild life as yet paying any attention to the aquarium or the pond which is good news. 2. I can't 100% say where the weight is actually pushing onto but we tried to distribute the weight as evenly through the frame as possible around the 2 corners. I think there would have been more issues if we'd only used one side of the pond to gand the tank...cheers 😉👍
Kid in a candy store....wow that looks amazing 😍😍😍😍❤ the fish like the ungrade as much as you do!!!😊
Hiya, thanks for that. I was really pleased with how it turned out. I started to get more fish up into the 'Skypond' now... They seem to love it..😉👍
Found it!!the video of how you put together the assembly of the tank so beautiful you could say the best of both worlds. I'm only sorry I'm not able to have a go at something like this but unfortunately my pond is at ground level and is more old fashioned type a bit like me really😂 .
There's got to be a way to fit one to a ground pond.. I'm sure one of my subscribers did it...🤔😉👍
That looks amazing Andy...you have given me the idea to do that ...ill be redoing my fish pond in the next few months..thank you very much...God bless
Stunning view of the koi from the aquarium. I can only imagine what's it like for real.
Excellent job Fella, a lot bigger than mine.
Thank you. 😉👍
Looks a lot better than the other tank you had on the pond, nice one Andy
Absolutely amazing looks great I want one for my pond
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video and idea. I made a smaller version before this larger upgrade that might be of interest to you? Here's the link. th-cam.com/video/oaGh3k0KJrU/w-d-xo.html
amazing Andy. honestly incredible.
Thanks for that. You can probably tell I was quite chuffed that it worked....😁😁😉👍
Andy I am loving the new “ Sky Pond “.
Cheers..😉👍
Have to compliment you on this upgrade, it looks fantastic, great tip ref water drop and frame immersion depth into pond, could have easily been overlooked,thanks for sharing 👌👌
Thanks for that. Glad you enjoyed the video...😉👍
I can stay and look at them all day that is stunning 😍 much appreciated thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for that...😉👍
Very nice
Thank you 😊 👍
That is just awesome Andy brilliant video and a great koi inspection chamber 👍
Thanks for that...
@@KoiPondLifestyle no worries buddy 👍
Brilliant Andy i think the new tank looks awesome... Think its time to add a tank to mine love the idea
Hiya, Thanks for that. Yeah its worked really well, you should Go for it!😉👍
Nice job on the frame and tank to hold it you cant beat SS and Tig welding for anything in or around water cracking job
Thanks for that. Yeah very pleased how it turned out in the end...cheers 😉👍
Fun stuff!
Super cool especially with the new tank!!!
Thank you..😉👍
Awesome mate at last got a name half spider pond aquarium lil
That is stunning totally wicked
Thank you..😊👍
Love it. Just found this channel and I am thoroughly enjoying catching up on the videos.
Hiya, welcome to the channel. Glad your enjoying the videos. There's plenty for your viewing pleasure.. 😉 👍
This one is awesome, too! What a great idea! Love your videos! Thank you.
Thanks for watching...😉👍
Wow how cool, you could put another opposite it and fit some led lights would be awesome at night.
LED's are a good idea. Not sure about adding another though? 🤔😉👍
Amazing👏👏👏
Thank you..😉👍
Love the new design.
Thank you...😉👍
Your face when that all fitted together Andy 🤣
Well done, looks superb 👌
Thank you. So you could tell how happy I was with it..😁😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle definately. I'd be powder coating the frame 👍🏻
Looks great, I would put a koi pond lifestyle sticker over the writing on the tank to hide that, just to personalise it too
Thanks for that. Good idea. I think I'll get a sticker with the name of the tank once we've decided it?? What do you think 🤔 😏 😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle yes that would be a great idea, covers up that upside down writing then 😂 just remember which way round to put the sticker on, haha!!
If im honest i wasnt sure anout the shape and depth of the new tank , but MATE it looks EPIC. Love it Andy 👍👍👍
Thanks for that. Yeah there was a few times when I wondered how it would work and look...😉👍
This looks amazing. I'm planning on doing a way smaller scale of this with a fish bowl in my goldfish pond.
Thanks for that. Yeah go for it. The fish will love it as much as you will..😉👍
This is so fun. I'm just doing one with my kid. Nothing as professional as this. But ours is nice 😅
You will love it. No need for a tele once you've got that fitted. You watching the fish, watching you...😄😉👍
I would have put some rubber on the brackets to help with pressure.This would also help level it.
Hiya, thanks for the feedback..😉👍
Cracking idea mate
Thank you...😉👍
Genial! Parabéns!
Obrigada. Que bom que gostou..😉👍
always wondered how you did that nice 1 andy
Thank you...😉👍
Looks great 👍
Thank you..😉👍
Looks good mate think it should be called the 3D window 🐟👍🏻🐟
Thanks for that. Another name for the what shall we call it list. 🤔 cheers 😉 👍
Very interesting idea ! 👍
Thank you..😉👍
The new tank looks amazing another great video m8
Thank you 😊
Fabulous. It's going to look amazing and probably easier to clean with a large magnet. Well done
Thanks for that. It came with a larger magnet but ive yet to put it in but hoping its easier to clean..cheers..
Get some air line and cut it open and spread it over the internal edge of the metal so the fish ain’t scraping them self on it even though it ain’t sharp, it’s a hard surface, looks fantastic!!! Absolutely love it !!
Thank you...😉👍
Now that looks very cool mate and fits a treat koi look huge in the tank as well mega !!!! 🔥💥👌🔨
Thanks for that. Yeah chuffed to bits how it fitted in and all went to plan...cheers 😉👍
Killer upgrade
Thank you 😊 👍
Wow Andy well smart that's bigger than some folk's pond 😂😂👌👌👌
😁😁😁... Thanks for that..😉👍
that will look the nuts when OJ is in it nice job with the welding
Thanks for that. Yeah my fabricator knows his stuff..😉👍
Great job andy looks boss
Thank you. 😉👍
That's mega bud 💯👍😎🐟
Thank you...😉👍
Awesome fish to 👍
Thank you..😉👍
That looks excellent 👌 👍 well done
Thank you..😉👍
That look brilliant Andy I world love that in my pond
Wow Andy, that upside down aquarium looks amazing 👍
Thanks for that. 😉 👍
looks fantastic
Thank you..
awesome that Andy, very cool😎 will be much better for the larger fish👌
Thanks for that. Yeah the bigger fish are already spending more time up in the tank, watching me watching them..😁😁😉👍
Great video mate as always, your new feature looks amazing,
Thanks for that. 😉 👍
It’s worked out brilliantly Andy… Looks great 🙂
Thank you...😉👍
fantasitc ive been looking forward to this
Glad you enjoyed it 😊 👍
Great job Andy 👌 you must be well chuffed with that it looks great 👍
Hiya, thanks for that. Yeah very chuffed the project came together as planned...cheers 😉👍
Looks brilliant Andy, now I'm thinking how great it would look with a big one along the length of the pond.
Thanks for that. There's just the issue of getting it off to deep clean it as the aquarium magnet cleaners don't get I to all the corners. Can't knock it till you've tried it...😉👍🤔
@@KoiPondLifestyle 😄👍
Absolutely gorgeous tank Andy ,your fish are looking very nice. Stay safe and well 🙏🐟🐟🐟🐟🙏
Hi Carol, thanks for that...😉👍
Hi Andy you look as pleased as punch with that aquarium and why not it looks great 👌👌
Yeah chuffed to bits. Thank you..
hey andy fellow stokie here i come across your video's the other day and really love them thay are so helpful n fun and give me so many ideas for my pond thank you n keep up the grate work
Hiya, thanks for that. Welcome to the channel. Glad the videos are helping with your pond... As you've probably seen, there are loads of other vids on there that I've created to help with many subjects as they've happened in and around d my pond for you to see. Cheers 😉 👍
Great job Andy. Might have to look at something similar for ours and could suspend it from our pergola. Stay safe mate
Thanks for that. I've seen the domes that can be suspended over the pond? You'll love it...😉👍
wow that is lovely . Do you have a video of the first one you fitted the one you took out please
Thank you. I sure do have a video of the first Tower.. Here you go th-cam.com/video/oaGh3k0KJrU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a5TU9LFvsmI2X79e
@@KoiPondLifestyle thank you
😉👍
I hope the tank stayed together but as a hobbyist I HAD to come say that yes the t bars were absolutely for structural integrity. If it was just for the light and tip, it wouldn't have the t bars on the bottom. NEVER remove these cross bars/t bars if you plan on using it as intended and filling it completely. Bigger (55 gallon+) and curved tanks need that extra support or they can leak, crack or collapse entirely. I imagine the slight water submersion takes some of the gravity/weight compared to it sitting full on a stand inside. The anesthetic is INCREDIBLE with this idea! Gorgeous!
Hiya, thanks for the feedback. You certainly know your engineering. You might be interested in a video I made about different ways to fill the skypond with water.. 😉👍 th-cam.com/video/_KzgUN9oMwI/w-d-xo.html
Looks brilliant!
I am planning to completely drain my in-ground pond later this month (need to get the allotment planted up before I tackle this), move my filter box & uv unit & install a new waterfall too - I've bought a large, deep & sturdy inflatable pool to house my fish temporarily.
I am plagued with blanket weed (despite having treated it already) so it's going to be scrubbed clean & hopefully have a fresh start for this summer. I have noticed that since stopping the pond clay treatment last October that the blanket weed has increased 😳 so it seems the clay does have an inhibiting effect.
Happy ponding 👍👍👍
Hiya, thanks for that. Good luck with your deep cleaning. I have been told that the clays do reduce the growth of blanket weed. Another reason why I'm keen to get my clay in early spring to catch any early growth? I've also found that if I catch blanket weed early with a smaller dose it seem to hold it off and not make as much of a mess in the filters. Here's a vid I made of smaller dose.. th-cam.com/video/-1JcPo7tT2g/w-d-xo.html
That looks amazing, Well done mate 👍🐟👌
Thank you..😉👍
What material is used for the aquarium support? It turned out very good 👍
Hi, thanks for that. I used stainless steel and tig welding so neither would rust while on the water. I also tried to ensure there was a minimum of the frame in the water. 😉👍
That's amazing work. Can you use any fish tank. I want one. Greetings from Dundalk, Ireland
Hello in Ireland. Thanks for that, glad you like the skypond.. I think any aquarium should do it as long as its air tight...😉👍
Fairplay mate looks wicked 👌 you can suck the air out the tank with your syphon pump also 😉👍
Thanks for that. Ahhh the Syphone... Good idea you. If that works I'll be well impressed that another use is found for that syphon.. watch this space.cheers 😉😉👍👍
Very nice job. Looks great. :)
Thank you..😉👍
Great work Andy, looks fantastic, thanks for sharing.
Thank you..😉👍
That looks amazing. Thank you for sharing
Thank you...
👌looks mint
Thank you..😉👍
Looks amazing mate 👍
Thank you😉👍
Wow love it. Its something I definitely want to do when I build my pond
Hi, thanks for that. Yeah go for it. You and the fish will love it. 😉👍
i just love watching those little chunky monkeys all trying to fit up there in the "sky box" :)
Chunky monkeys..😆😊👍 I spend too much time watching them watching me watching them..😉👍😎
Top job well done Andy 👍
Thank you..
That look brilliant
Thank you 😊 👍
Well that's a big improvement, I really like the placement too. Nice job Andy 👏
Thanks for that. Yeah as you could probably tell, I was chuffed to bits with the finished project. 😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle its good to see you getting things ready for Bizleys royal visit this year 🤞
Cheese and bacon or cheese and sausage Oatcakes?? 😁😁😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle he eats both🐶👍
Looks amazing mate 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice job and excellent addition to pond. Much better size and shape. Good video will inspire others to do similar. Better start planning for a bigger one now though the way your Koi are growing.
That looks pretty cool Andy. It was the right decision to stick with the stainless. It's a shame really you don't have the lid. You could have used that to house your lighting and would have protected the glass from above.
Hiya, thanks for that. Yeah that could have been the answer for the lighting. Every day is a school day...cheers 😉👍
I liked the other one, until I saw how nice this one turned out.. Great job.
We have in the ground ponds in the USA otherwise I would totally steel your idea
Hiya, you can get them to fit in the ground ponds by making a frame that is placed onto the floor of the pond. I suppose it depends how deep your pond is? You would love it if you could get one one to fit... So steal away. 😉👍
Andy you have made a great job of the viewing tank looks great really does. If I may I’d like to suggest to you that you put a bit of hose (split along the length) around the angle at the bottom of the tank, noticed a couple of your koi banging against it, wouldn’t want them to get hurt or scraped mate👍
Hiya, thanks for that. Always open to suggestions so I'll have a look at that. Cheers 😉 👍
Looks mega Andy well done
Thank you..😉👍
Absolutely superb Andy👍😊. Liked the old one but love the new one……and so does Clare so I know what’s coming next😂🤣👍. Surely some pond product manufacturer is going to see the potential and put something on the market, could be interesting 👍🐟🈲😊
Hi Phil. Get yaself one made. I'm sure it would great as you don't have a window so will be able to see the fish from a distance..🤔🤔🤔👍
Thats brilliant mate. Subbed 👍
Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the channel...😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle You have some big Koi. Did you grow them that big?
Hiya, yes I don't usually buy big Koi but tend to get them 2 years old and grow on from there...😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle Their massive! Always wanted Koi. Check out my channel
That is so cool I love it.
Thank you..😉👍
Looks ace Andy much better for the koi 👍🏻
Thanks for that. Yeah, I'm chuffed to bit with how its worked... 😉👍😎
we finished our above ground pond last year but watching you in early 2021 inspired us to build it, its not on your scale just a small corner . Enjoying the updates too! Hello from chilly South of France!
Hello chilly south of France from an even frosty UK. Thanks for watching, glad your enjoying the channel..😉👍
Fantastic job.
Could you go bigger that 90ltr ?
Thank for that. I have looked at bigger tanks, but wondered what weight the walls can take with it hanging off the sides 🤔 😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle yes, I definitely think it would need a prop of some sort underneath.
I’m going to try it. 👍🏻
@TompsonsTricks Yeah, go for it...😉👍
Looks great Andy. Well done mate.
Thank you 😊 👍
Grand job Andy 🐟🐟😁
Thank you 😊 👍
Amazing job! Well done!
Thank you..
Hi! Beautiful tank. Wanting to do a tank too. What is the measurement of your tank?
Hi, thanks for that. The tank is 100ltres which I believe was the max for my pond due to the weight when the water is in and hanging over the side if the pond. Measures 19"hx19"dx35"wide..😉👍
Aquariums are made to hold pressure but this is making them hold a vacuum. I wonder if that upsets the silicone? Even if it fails nothing bad happens.
Hiya, thanks for the feedback. I've been using it for 2 years now and so far so good. 👍😉
Lot of repeats on in that man cave 🤣, a classic KPL episode though this one👍 Two corner weight distribution definitely was the way to go Andy, looks great Mate like it a lot
Glad you enjoyed it. Well spotted with the foreground repeats..😉. Just pleased it worked ok as I was a little concerned with the weight hanging off the side of the pond...🤔👍😉
@@KoiPondLifestyle Yes get that Buddy, I’m sure there were some nervous moments on fill up, great addition though for the coming season, fabricator made a nice job of your frame👍
Fantastic upgrade Andy. I bet you wish you had a patent and went into production 💷💷💷🍾
Doh. Missed out there then..🤔😉👍
Koi keeping is a serious hobby but your attitude to it also makes it fun. Keep up the good work sir
Thank you..😉👍
Looks great mate
Thank you! Cheers!😉👍
Keep a little airbed pump in your filter box and set it to deflate 😂
Great job , Andy . At the start of the video , I thought it might look too big and clumsy - but it actually blends in really well with your pond . Well done 👍
Thank you. Yeah I think if I'd gone bugger it might have been too much, but chuffed to bit with it..cheers 😉👍
Absolutely spectacular Andy. Couple of Qs - 1. Do you ever get any trouble from cats/foxes paying it any attention? 2. Re the weight distribution, would you say that 100% of the weight is pushing down vertically on the timber frame of your pond or is there a degree of weight distributed elswhere, e.g. onto the inside wall of the pond itself?
Hiya, glad you enjoyed the video. 1. I've not experienced any wild life as yet paying any attention to the aquarium or the pond which is good news. 2. I can't 100% say where the weight is actually pushing onto but we tried to distribute the weight as evenly through the frame as possible around the 2 corners. I think there would have been more issues if we'd only used one side of the pond to gand the tank...cheers 😉👍
Love the new tank, it looks amazing. It was a good idea to make the frame out of stainless. Weren't you tempted to go bigger 👍🏼
Thanks for that. I wasn't sure if bigger would be too much?? 🤔
@@KoiPondLifestyle Wouldn't it be hilarious if your fish could swim high enough to peer over the fence and look at your neighbors!
Now there's an idea...🤔😉👍