Man that is an EXCELLENT job! Awesome work. Just remember KOI will outgrow that pond in 1 year. If you have the space start building a bigger one. Minimum for koi should be around 1500 to 2000 gallons. Yours looks GREAT! I love it!
very nice looks well made great feature ,i had a kit so just finished mine took two days clearing the ground and putting together lined it with thick polythene then liner provided then pond liner
+Chris Chelt Thanks a lot. Let me know if you have any questions on the build and I'd like to see how it turns out. Make sure to subscribe if you haven't already and let me know what else I can make a video on to help you out.
Justin, You have specs for the design?..... it looks great... kinda similar to a raised planter box I built with a liner to hold water under the dirt so water can percolate up. I want to build your design on my deck. The 4x4 corner is a nice touch and the corner box is perfect esthetically. Hope to see the design.
Sorry for the late reply. I didnt really draw up any specs but it was fairly simple. I just kind of winged the whole process but it was just 4 4x4 posts tied in with the 2x12s.
It was very simple. As long as you have the right tools and know how to safely use them, anyone can do it. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
Awesome but koi and common goldfish will outgrow it you would be best off with fancy goldfish because its gonna be really crowded in there soon enought
real important !!! that mesh trash can you used as a pump strainer is metal and it will corrode and leach into the water and be harmful to your fish. go to Target or home depot and get a plastic fake wicker trash bin its loaded with little openings and will never rust. if your pond is 400 plus gallons you don't need 3000 gph pump so your moving so much water you fish will never have any place to rest and will tire to the point of death. most ponds run a 1 or a 2 times cycle unlike an aquarium that runs 4 times the water volume an hour through your filter so slow your rate down with a ball valve or get a smaller pump.
+Jimi182 Thanks for your input. Yeah the trash can was only temporary until I could find a milk crate or something because my goldfish were getting sucked into the pump. And as for my pump, I would've gotten a smaller one but I already had this pump from a previous pond. And it's hooked up straight to the waterfall so the water isn't being displaced too much so the surrounding area around it looks calm enough for the fish. But I will definitely keep an eye out and get another pump if necessary. Thanks again for taking time out of your day to watch my video and for you input.
Thanks! Pond is holding up really well! I didn't have to do anything for the winter. Koi are okay when it comes to the cold, so as long as your pond is at least 3 ft deep, they should be okay. Plus, I live in Houston so it doesn't get too cold down here anyways. I'm gonna make more videos soon, so make sure to subscribe if you haven't already!
Sorry for the late reply, but it was fairly simple. The outlet from the pump was connected into a T. One pipe from the T went to a UV filter, and the other pipe went directly into the waterfall.
Hi Justin, Can you tell me how this pond is holding up? I'm trying to build a wooden pond myself and I'm looking for ideas to keep it from bowing and last a long time
I had butterfly koi in here but I think they need something a little bigger so that it doesnt stunt their growth. This pond is more suitable for golfish. But I just built a newer and bigger pond for the koi so check it out and tell me what you think!
Great job on the pond. I have two ponds. A 7000 gallon koi pond and a 700 gallon goldfish pond. A couple of pieces of advice... find a way to put in a bottom drain and don't skimp on filtration. Get the smallest bead filter you can afford. Lava rock and bio balls are not very good physical filters and filter pads can be a pain to clean when your goldfish grow up. In fact, I'd get rid of the lava rock altogether. It's a breeding ground anaerobic bacteria, so you'd be better off tossing it and using the space for more bio balls that you can properly wash. Good luck. th-cam.com/video/Ivz5pZCpe88/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful Wooden koi pond..wish you success and always be healthy
really pretty pond! awesome idea for the filter up nice and high, really creating nice heavy bubbles falliing that far.. Great job
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This is a nice compact design. Very good job.
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Man that is an EXCELLENT job! Awesome work. Just remember KOI will outgrow that pond in 1 year. If you have the space start building a bigger one. Minimum for koi should be around 1500 to 2000 gallons. Yours looks GREAT! I love it!
Thanks! Way ahead of you! I just made a new pond for them so check it out and tell me what you think!
Wow I say you have done a fantastic job with this build.
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cool little pond the waterfall spillway looks good awesome job
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trash bin over the pump was a great idea! great pond build
Thanks! I tried to make this build with easily accessible materials so people would be inspired to build their own.
very nice looks well made great feature ,i had a kit so just finished mine took two days clearing the ground and putting together lined it with thick polythene then liner provided then pond liner
Nice, hope everything is holding up!
Hey that looks pretty good. It's a very functional design and can be DIY'd to anyone's liking.
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Loved the video! You just gave me a great idea for my pond using that filter. Good job!
Thanks and glad I could help! Keep a look out for more videos and an update on the filter.
Dude i love it!, ive been cruising the web looking for ideas to do thr same kind of thing thanks for posting your work
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nice, you can use the posts to build a pergola and add plants and lighting
Yessir! That was my plan. Just wanted to make videos to give some people inspiration to build their own.
Awesome Build! I’m inspired for sure!
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Excellent job very nice , I will do my soon in coming week this is great help.
This is amazing bro. Good job. Dave from Trinidad and Tobago. 👊
Wow thanks for the comment! I just made a new pond for them so check it out and tell me what you think!
That's a great looking pond and I may make a similar one for near my BBQ.
+Chris Chelt Thanks a lot. Let me know if you have any questions on the build and I'd like to see how it turns out. Make sure to subscribe if you haven't already and let me know what else I can make a video on to help you out.
Very nice job!
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Justin, You have specs for the design?..... it looks great... kinda similar to a raised planter box I built with a liner to hold water under the dirt so water can percolate up. I want to build your design on my deck. The 4x4 corner is a nice touch and the corner box is perfect esthetically. Hope to see the design.
Sorry for the late reply. I didnt really draw up any specs but it was fairly simple. I just kind of winged the whole process but it was just 4 4x4 posts tied in with the 2x12s.
Enjoyed your video. Nice Pond that you built. You make it sound so easy. I may build one similar on my front porch.
It was very simple. As long as you have the right tools and know how to safely use them, anyone can do it. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
Looks awesome
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Great pond
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Looks nice
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good job proud to be your 16 th subscriber
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Hey, that looks great!!!
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Very nice! 👍😄
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Looks good bro
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nice build! well done
Thanks!
Awesome but koi and common goldfish will outgrow it you would be best off with fancy goldfish because its gonna be really crowded in there soon enought
Goldfish will be fine in their for their hole life. Not zhe koi tho
Thanks! I just made a new pond for them so check it out and tell me what you think!
real important !!! that mesh trash can you used as a pump strainer is metal and it will corrode and leach into the water and be harmful to your fish. go to Target or home depot and get a plastic fake wicker trash bin its loaded with little openings and will never rust. if your pond is 400 plus gallons you don't need 3000 gph pump so your moving so much water you fish will never have any place to rest and will tire to the point of death. most ponds run a 1 or a 2 times cycle unlike an aquarium that runs 4 times the water volume an hour through your filter so slow your rate down with a ball valve or get a smaller pump.
+Jimi182 Thanks for your input. Yeah the trash can was only temporary until I could find a milk crate or something because my goldfish were getting sucked into the pump. And as for my pump, I would've gotten a smaller one but I already had this pump from a previous pond. And it's hooked up straight to the waterfall so the water isn't being displaced too much so the surrounding area around it looks calm enough for the fish. But I will definitely keep an eye out and get another pump if necessary. Thanks again for taking time out of your day to watch my video and for you input.
Awesome pond! How is it holding up? Did you have to do anything to winterize it?
Thanks! Pond is holding up really well! I didn't have to do anything for the winter. Koi are okay when it comes to the cold, so as long as your pond is at least 3 ft deep, they should be okay. Plus, I live in Houston so it doesn't get too cold down here anyways. I'm gonna make more videos soon, so make sure to subscribe if you haven't already!
Can I build this in missouri how do I keep it from freezing in the winter
Can you show how you plumbed the pump hose into the bottom of the waterfall? Thanks!
Sorry for the late reply, but it was fairly simple. The outlet from the pump was connected into a T. One pipe from the T went to a UV filter, and the other pipe went directly into the waterfall.
Hi Justin,
Can you tell me how this pond is holding up? I'm trying to build a wooden pond myself and I'm looking for ideas to keep it from bowing and last a long time
IS the bottom of the pond raised above your patio and only the 4x4 standing on the patio?
No it was built directly on my cement patio. I just laid down some old blankets to cushion the liner.
Bad ass buddy!!!!!
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Whats the prise if i would build this pond
Love it!
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is this pond fit for butterfly koi fry?
I had butterfly koi in here but I think they need something a little bigger so that it doesnt stunt their growth. This pond is more suitable for golfish. But I just built a newer and bigger pond for the koi so check it out and tell me what you think!
this is awesome!!!
Thanks a lot!
Are u considering etching a design in the wood. I purchase a kit at Michael's for about $23...
There needs to be a baking spot for the turtle
Yessir! I stacked a couple more rocks on top of the metal bin for the turtle.
What kind of 2x4s did you use?
Just some regular pressure treated lumber from Lowes.
Man you should sell this kit!
Is the bottom just the cement ? Or did you build structure to hold up the liner
Sorry for the late reply, but I built the pond on top of my cement patio.
what kinds of wood are you using?
+Nathaniel Touch I used pressure treated pine and timber. It's best for outdoor projects.
Nice bro looking into doing one for my koi
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i love it
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can I ask ya. what did ya use on the base?
Sorry for the late reply. This was built directly on my cement patio. I just used some old blankets to cushion the liner.
What are the demintions
Sorry for the late reply, but the pond itself, not including the waterfall part, was about 3.5ftx3.5ftx4ft if I remember correctly.
nice
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Nice
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Great job on the pond. I have two ponds. A 7000 gallon koi pond and a 700 gallon goldfish pond. A couple of pieces of advice... find a way to put in a bottom drain and don't skimp on filtration. Get the smallest bead filter you can afford. Lava rock and bio balls are not very good physical filters and filter pads can be a pain to clean when your goldfish grow up. In fact, I'd get rid of the lava rock altogether. It's a breeding ground anaerobic bacteria, so you'd be better off tossing it and using the space for more bio balls that you can properly wash. Good luck. th-cam.com/video/Ivz5pZCpe88/w-d-xo.html
Thanks a lot! I'm always open for advice.
Nice but way too many fish for them to be healthy. Each fish needs about 20 gallons. Plants would be nice too. Good luck with it!
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Doesnt the fish fit thought that hole still lol
Please don't put a Koi fish in that pond.