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.
Absolutely "Love" your pond and it is a very small World after all...We not only have a fish pond, but I also have a pet goose named "George" and my wife's name is "Vicki"...We live in Northern Wisconsin and "George" is a member of our indoor family...He lives downstairs in the room I set up with (2) 180 gallon fish tanks for our pond fish to spend the Winters and all our Tropical plants and Aquatics that would never survive this climate...Our home is on a river and until last week we still had 200 Canadian Geese and 26 Trumpeter Swans, but they have headed South now that our river has frozen over...Our TH-cam channel has 40 videos of our goose "George" and his Life here in our home and yard full of North Woods Wildlife...I noticed a picture of ice on your pond...Do you bring your Koi indoors, or let them freeze ??? Sincerely, Bob at "CraZBob1" on here... 1/10/2019
this is nive but the conformation is dangerous for your fishes!!! you have a part without plants, with the little rocks, perfect for the developpement of algees and when the temperatur rises, you haven't so much water movement ...you need to have more water mixing if you you don't want to renove all fifth year your pond. ;)
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!
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!
@@StuartDWright How's the electric fence done?i had one and the heron just landed on the shelves and the base of the water fall.They're clever buggers.
Why did you put a bottom drain when everything was pulled? That would have helped create better water movement in the water column. I enjoyed the time lapse.
Thanks. Do you mean why *didn't* we put in a bottom drain? There's a pump and pipe going to the side of the pond and up under ground to the filters. It's located at the bottom of the deepest part so that it's easy to pull out and maintain. It does the job fine without having to do lots of digging to put in a drain and more pipework.
StuartDWright yes, “didn’t”. Autocorrect got the best of me on that one. I see now. I suppose with the time lapse, I didn’t see what was done with the pump. 👍
you should try putting some kind of overhang (like large rock formations )around the edge of the pond for the fish to hide under this can keep them safe(r) from predetors
I sunk an old sailboat in our pond after cutting holes in the sides and bottom...The boat is on several piles of rocks, so that there is a foot of water underneath it and the fish use the boat for shade and protection from both day and night predators...There is a video of it in my videos of "George" here on TH-cam !!! @@StuartDWright
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.
No random breaks young fells, just kidding. What's with the oil ness monster that enters the newly renovated pond @ 4:35 ish. lol. Not sure what it looked like prior to the start but the end product looks wonderful, job well done mates.
@@harrycurtis8435I was told it was sealant that was used to seal up cracks in the waterfall. Could have been a cement based sealant. It wasn't harmful to the fish.
@@StuartDWright to be fair it's a good job done, and anyone who builds/cleans/maintains ponds has a really physically demanding job and desrverses credit for that alone. Main thing is that fish are healthy and the pond looks good.
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!
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.
@@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.
I would lose some of the taller plants and replace them with lower ones. You can't see the pond over 1/2 the pond! It's a great pond I just wouldn't hide it from so many angles! :)
Manque seulement le décor d'éclairage de nuits et enlever la barrière de fil de fer c'est dégoûtant remplacer là par des gardes de corps en menuiserie métallique dorée.
I might get bashed for this, but....if I were this guy, and I could own a koi pond this size.....I would totally get my snorkel and mask and go swimming in it XD
Nice Job but servicing the skimmer will be a challenge. I put one mothers pond and it is a pain to service reaching over the pond, Here is just a suggestion raise the rock level in the beach to 2 inches above the water level and put the return line off the skimmer pump under the rock at the shallow end. This will stop the algae from growing and turn the beach in to a active bog the little fish will still go in for protection, and the large stone will make it easy to thin the bog, and it will help with filtering and water clarity and algae control. when its time to thin the bog thin by 1 third.
Thanks. The skimmer sends water to a T junction under the beach for two outlet there to increase water flow. Getting the skimmer basket out is easy with a hook on a pole. Getting the pump out is more of a challenge with the short pipes, do we're having the pipes lengthened to help.
Update: now the pipes have been lengthened, the pump is much easier to get out. Only problem now is that the holes in the Oase Aquaskim 40 basket are too large, causing debris to block up the Hozelock pump. I have to keep unblocking the impeller every few days.
I am curious if I study landscape technician (landscape design) in the college next year, is that relative to this video? Sorry, I am still a freshman.
Que lentos yo lo hubiera hecho en menos tiempo creo que en una semana o tal vez en tres días estos deben aver cobrado mucho por eso demoraron tanto para justificar
I am so keen to have a little waterbody in our garden but I am always anxious about strays eating the fish. We once got them for our lotus pond but stray cats and birds didn't spare them. Wasn't really pleasant to see that happen to the fish.
Y qué no es mejor hacerlo en tiempo de calor y mejor hacerle el resane del estanqué, porque eso de ponerle el plástico no es muy de mi agrado yo lo haria así !
Number one waterfall should never enter the pond at the deep end 2 slope should never be that steep. 3 no bottom drain in the deep end to take out heavy or dissolve solids. 4 loose gravel in the pond! No no no no no!
Beautiful pond! Well landscaped with water fall and beautiful koi. Darn shame there isnt another way to keep preditors from eating ypur investment than to put up that unsightly electric fence...🙄
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.
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
The pump is a www.hozelock.com/product/aquaforce/ the filter system is a kockneykoi.co.uk/products/fibreglass-filters/big-bertha-filter-modules.php and I purchase Koi from a local dealer.
What are you doing about a filtration system and cleaning? I see the waterfall and plants for oxygen and water waste removal but didn't see anything for the bottom and ledges. I'm lucky enough to have a pond I can hand vacuum with a sump. But even with 2 filters that has to be done every week or two. I live 75 miles from the ocean and had herons or other birds taking the fish and had to devise a net cover because they weren't afraid of my owl decoy. I've been lucky enough that the racoons and possums have stayed away. Other than a dog going swimming and killing 3 koi I've been blessed with no problems these last 15 years counting 3 hurricanes and a tropical storm. Always have backup power options.
There's a pump in the deepest part of the pond which pumps water up through a UV tube into a large Cockney Koi filtration system consisting of several large tanks. From there the water flows out to the waterfall.
My friend had nice pond outdoor for goldfish but one horror day in the early morning discover that 2 Pelicans came and land on the pond swoops all Goldfish gone. My friend crying all night.
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
Yeah, it was an old, swiss cheese, PVC liner that we eventually had to replace. We had always had to top the pond up regularly, but it eventually floated to the surface when all the water seeped under it. So we had no choice but to renovate.
What a beautiful pond. Quite often Koi ponds are void of wildlife, this has a mix of both clear water and a space for the wildlife. Do you get birds bathing in the waterfall?
We had ducks nest in the plants around the waterfall a year or two ago. Don't see birds bathing there, but then we wouldn't because they wouldn't when we're out by the pond.
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That is a beautiful job. But you lost me at the electric fence.
I think that’s to prevent animals like Raccoons, possums, and cranes from swiping at the fish. That used to happen all the time in my parents’ pond
Steve Corner I think there are possums
I build ponds with rock in the liner. It is all to easy to build a cave with rock for fish protection.
@@DoCTaFaTE I was going to suggest the same and it looks quite cool
Yeah dude raccoons will eat all your fish especially if there big and cant hide in the little rock caves
Lol I love the natural look of the electric fence 😏👍
Aaron L lmao
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.
is that a... a duck? a goose?
i am thrilled by it’s presence
A goose. We have three, now.
@@StuartDWrightwhy are they so calm? they don't cry well?
@@perfectionisttttt if Geese are tame and happy with the humans they are with, of course they are calm.
If you watch this on x2 youtube speed, you're watching a time lapse of a time lapse
The sound of the water flowing and the birds makes me feel sleepy. Awesome pond anyways.
Absolutely "Love" your pond and it is a very small World after all...We not only have a fish pond, but I also have a pet goose named "George" and my wife's name is "Vicki"...We live in Northern Wisconsin and "George" is a member of our indoor family...He lives downstairs in the room I set up with (2) 180 gallon fish tanks for our pond fish to spend the Winters and all our Tropical plants and Aquatics that would never survive this climate...Our home is on a river and until last week we still had 200 Canadian Geese and 26 Trumpeter Swans, but they have headed South now that our river has frozen over...Our TH-cam channel has 40 videos of our goose "George" and his Life here in our home and yard full of North Woods Wildlife...I noticed a picture of ice on your pond...Do you bring your Koi indoors, or let them freeze ??? Sincerely, Bob at "CraZBob1" on here... 1/10/2019
Ay I watch you. I like when y’all went to Walmart and you tell the employee that “don’t worry I talked to the manager “
Eso no explica NADA solo veo unas personas moviéndose muy rápido. Pero no dan un tutorial claro.
this is nive but the conformation is dangerous for your fishes!!! you have a part without plants, with the little rocks, perfect for the developpement of algees and when the temperatur rises, you haven't so much water movement ...you need to have more water mixing if you you don't want to renove all fifth year your pond. ;)
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!
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!
why wouldn't you just ask the heron not to kill your fish?
+Amar Abidali
boi
just get a sign NO FISHING!!
Looks great, maybe consider fish caves to protect fish, if that's what the fence is for.
That's a good idea.
@@StuartDWright How's the electric fence done?i had one and the heron just landed on the shelves and the base of the water fall.They're clever buggers.
Fallen on my face cleaning ponds like that more times than I care to admit, great job
Why did you put a bottom drain when everything was pulled? That would have helped create better water movement in the water column.
I enjoyed the time lapse.
Thanks. Do you mean why *didn't* we put in a bottom drain? There's a pump and pipe going to the side of the pond and up under ground to the filters. It's located at the bottom of the deepest part so that it's easy to pull out and maintain. It does the job fine without having to do lots of digging to put in a drain and more pipework.
StuartDWright yes, “didn’t”. Autocorrect got the best of me on that one.
I see now. I suppose with the time lapse, I didn’t see what was done with the pump. 👍
How big is this pond and what size of liner did you use
you should try putting some kind of overhang (like large rock formations )around the edge of the pond for the fish to hide under this can keep them safe(r) from predetors
Interesting idea. I'll give it some thought, thanks.
your welcome
I sunk an old sailboat in our pond after cutting holes in the sides and bottom...The boat is on several piles of rocks, so that there is a foot of water underneath it and the fish use the boat for shade and protection from both day and night predators...There is a video of it in my videos of "George" here on TH-cam !!! @@StuartDWright
@@wildlifetrailcam very good job.
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.
Amazing pond! I've always wanted a Koi pond
Angie Walsh me too because my name is coy lol
No random breaks young fells, just kidding. What's with the oil ness monster that enters the newly renovated pond @ 4:35 ish. lol. Not sure what it looked like prior to the start but the end product looks wonderful, job well done mates.
That would be where cement was dropped in the water with the fish still in it!
Harry Curtis hurt to watch but they did second drain 👍🏻
@@harrycurtis8435I was told it was sealant that was used to seal up cracks in the waterfall. Could have been a cement based sealant. It wasn't harmful to the fish.
@@StuartDWright to be fair it's a good job done, and anyone who builds/cleans/maintains ponds has a really physically demanding job and desrverses credit for that alone. Main thing is that fish are healthy and the pond looks good.
absolutely brilliant. to be saluted. well done.
Hola. Bonito proyecto.
Como haces la recirculacion y filtración del agua??
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!
If only they played king of the hill theme song lol
I'd buy cheaper fish and not use the fence. Or no fish at all. That fence ruins the whole 'natural look' they are trying to achieve.
that is so nice, I wish some day I could have that pond, I love fish
Nice to see that second drain!
I was so worried lol
movies
Why the second drain?
William Captheship what’s benefit of second drain?
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.
@@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.
That protein skimmer is worth its weight in gold.... Great job guys B-)
I would lose some of the taller plants and replace them with lower ones. You can't see the pond over 1/2 the pond! It's a great pond I just wouldn't hide it from so many angles! :)
Why did you put the fish in the pond before it was finished?
Such a beautiful pond , thank you for sharing. 👏👏😍😍
Manque seulement le décor d'éclairage de nuits et enlever la barrière de fil de fer c'est dégoûtant remplacer là par des gardes de corps en menuiserie métallique dorée.
Why the electric fence? It takes away from the pond! ...I don't get it! ...pond so nice and you put sticks around it for an electric fence!!
Asked and asnwered previously. To stop the heron and other wildlife from eating the fish.
Do you have a problem with bug's because of the pond ? I'm thinking about building one
No
Awesome
I might get bashed for this, but....if I were this guy, and I could own a koi pond this size.....I would totally get my snorkel and mask and go swimming in it XD
Nice Job but servicing the skimmer will be a challenge. I put one mothers pond and it is a pain to service reaching over the pond, Here is just a suggestion raise the rock level in the beach to 2 inches above the water level and put the return line off the skimmer pump under the rock at the shallow end. This will stop the algae from growing and turn the beach in to a active bog the little fish will still go in for protection, and the large stone will make it easy to thin the bog, and it will help with filtering and water clarity and algae control. when its time to thin the bog thin by 1 third.
Thanks. The skimmer sends water to a T junction under the beach for two outlet there to increase water flow. Getting the skimmer basket out is easy with a hook on a pole. Getting the pump out is more of a challenge with the short pipes, do we're having the pipes lengthened to help.
👍
Update: now the pipes have been lengthened, the pump is much easier to get out. Only problem now is that the holes in the Oase Aquaskim 40 basket are too large, causing debris to block up the Hozelock pump. I have to keep unblocking the impeller every few days.
+StuartDWright
a hole lot of problems there
I am curious if I study landscape technician (landscape design) in the college next year, is that relative to this video? Sorry, I am still a freshman.
Que lentos yo lo hubiera hecho en menos tiempo creo que en una semana o tal vez en tres días estos deben aver cobrado mucho por eso demoraron tanto para justificar
Looks beautiful ! And the koi are happy:)
Overstocked ? They grow pretty big,do you have plans to sell any or remove some to larger pond ? Great job by the way mate
I am so keen to have a little waterbody in our garden but I am always anxious about strays eating the fish. We once got them for our lotus pond but stray cats and birds didn't spare them. Wasn't really pleasant to see that happen to the fish.
Y qué no es mejor hacerlo en tiempo de calor y mejor hacerle el resane del estanqué, porque eso de ponerle el plástico no es muy de mi agrado yo lo haria así !
Awesome video loved the rebuilt the pond looks awesome and the Koi look amazing
Very Nice fish. Relaxing pond. I'm a New Subscriber from the live💖
I just read the comments about the electric fence. Possums in Australia are nuisance too infact I regard them as pests.
is that a goose?
Yes. We have four now.
let them swim in the pond
Gavin McReynolds so funny isn't it ?
Hey guys what are you doing there?
Let me take a look to see if you worked well.😂
should have lowered my expectations. I wanted to see deeper more curves nicer water fall .All they did was add plants and new liner .
Number one waterfall should never enter the pond at the deep end 2 slope should never be that steep. 3 no bottom drain in the deep end to take out heavy or dissolve solids. 4 loose gravel in the pond! No no no no no!
I thought that was a giant fish at 4:40.. Literally had to rub my eyes lol
Build natural ponds. What’s there in building a pond with plastic sheets.
Beautiful pond! Well landscaped with water fall and beautiful koi. Darn shame there isnt another way to keep preditors from eating ypur investment than to put up that unsightly electric fence...🙄
Agree. Any suggestions gratefully received.
The chirping of the cubs is soothing.
The pond has become beautiful.🐠🍀
Great idea I need the electric fence to keep my Rottweiler and grandkids away from it! 😅
Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏼💕🌿
These guys only worked at evening after day 3. Now that’s a secret !
Rest in peace innocent shrub that you unnecessarily laid that huge black hose on top of for days on end :p
Really bothered me at 1:35 to smash that plant with the hose for no reason - when removed - plant was permanently bent and smashed
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.
Details Of Why There's A Electric Fence in The Description
Some kind of oil slick in there, that can’t be good for the carp....
It was beautiful, congratulations. It was identical to the creek. really beautiful
This looks like a lot of work, but you did a great job! And the goose is so cute!! 😊
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
I did not understand what is the use of that part beyond the vegetation where there are stones and little water
Great job Stuart - I'm very envious of your beautiful pond!
Very kool
Do you have suggestions for pond filter(s) & areas to purchase the beautiful fish 🐠???
The pump is a www.hozelock.com/product/aquaforce/ the filter system is a kockneykoi.co.uk/products/fibreglass-filters/big-bertha-filter-modules.php and I purchase Koi from a local dealer.
cioè fammi capire invece di farti una bella piscina metti un allevamento di zanzare ? maaaaa
I've noticed some people don't create caves in the pond so the fish can hide from predators
achei o resultado paia, ficou parecendo uma lagoa morta kk
Can anyone tell me what’s material of these black plastic 2:30 ?
dont like the fence at all, just ruined the natural look of it
So you're saying that its better to buy new fish ecery week because the predators will eat them?
you should build a huge enclosure with netting so the natural light can get in and no need for electric fence lol everything will be protected, yay
Weich planta are These and can you Show your filter
You guys are so skilled Amazing to watch
What a nice pond☺ I wish to have pond like this
a few copper fittings thrown in the pond will rid of the algea
so cool thanks for sharing ..
What about the duck? Where does that thing swim? 🤔
How the fish survive in the winter or you remove them inside the house?
Was there a goose helping out for a bit!?
Yes, there was. George was her name.
Looks like shit, even after you “finished”
Have you thought of adding mosquito rasborros
What are you doing about a filtration system and cleaning? I see the waterfall and plants for oxygen and water waste removal but didn't see anything for the bottom and ledges. I'm lucky enough to have a pond I can hand vacuum with a sump. But even with 2 filters that has to be done every week or two. I live 75 miles from the ocean and had herons or other birds taking the fish and had to devise a net cover because they weren't afraid of my owl decoy. I've been lucky enough that the racoons and possums have stayed away. Other than a dog going swimming and killing 3 koi I've been blessed with no problems these last 15 years counting 3 hurricanes and a tropical storm. Always have backup power options.
There's a pump in the deepest part of the pond which pumps water up through a UV tube into a large Cockney Koi filtration system consisting of several large tanks. From there the water flows out to the waterfall.
Water is green. Because of floor more high that water.
what about mosquitos they gonna bite alot
No, the fish eat them.
Tidy work, looks great, is the pump on 24 hours?
Yes. Has to be.
My friend had nice pond outdoor for goldfish but one horror day in the early morning discover that 2 Pelicans came and land on the pond swoops all Goldfish gone. My friend crying all night.
Que onda con la cerquita eléctrica? XD
Wildlife sometimes can be so destructive and ruin visual effect. But still kicking say thank u.
omg that a lot of work. you have worked hard and made it
With those plants in there, jungle will see in a year.
Ez egy nagyon ocsmány tó ennél 1000 szer szebbeket lehet csinálni
Looks really nice, to much work here.
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's with the electric fence? Just curious
also so schnell kann man garnicht schauen . läuft viel zu schnell das vidio
Did everything a professional koi pond builder would not do....
And yet the pond is thriving two years later.
ok what would a pro pond builder do im just curious to hear your answer
I have got a pond and is 22x 10x and I have got to rebuild it because the liner and sleepers have had it
Yeah, it was an old, swiss cheese, PVC liner that we eventually had to replace. We had always had to top the pond up regularly, but it eventually floated to the surface when all the water seeped under it. So we had no choice but to renovate.
You haven't made a foundation for the coastal stone, how long will it lie there? Will it be possible to walk on it?
What a beautiful pond.
Quite often Koi ponds are void of wildlife, this has a mix of both clear water and a space for the wildlife.
Do you get birds bathing in the waterfall?
We had ducks nest in the plants around the waterfall a year or two ago. Don't see birds bathing there, but then we wouldn't because they wouldn't when we're out by the pond.
Beautiful job on the renovation. The pond is beautiful.
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