Could you give me the dimensions of the pond, please? I want to make one for inside (which I'm assuming I have plenty of space for) and I was also wondering if there was a possible way to add glass on one of the sides and still have the wall waterproof?
@ICEtheTIGER ..Thanks for watching the video! The dimensions for the pond are 4ft wide..8ft long ..3 ft deep. I have never tried the glass window but I am sure there are videos on that subject.
they have some nice fish here, ive been getting mine at meadow view fish farm in Mancheter UK, they are very competitive with some very very nice fish available.0161 371 0232
I am very interested on how you constructed the filter. Anyway you can show that or write about, in more detail. Also what type of pump are you using how many gph?
I am very interested on how you constructed the filter. Anyway you can show that or write about, in more detail. Also what type of pump are you using how many gph?
hello , we are currently in the built of a koi pond similar to yours with 4x4 treated wood , the size of mine is 7 x 10 x 30 inches deep .....am doing the upper level with gravel in it (except i am using small river rocks ) , can you tell me the size of your fall (spillway and what did you use for the spillway ? also does you ½ inch pipe goes all the way along in the upper level ?
am using a pool filter on mine so i have a bottom drain and a water exit in the pond part ....
I love this pond. I'm gonna do the same thing, though on a much smaller scale cause I only have a balcony. Maybe just keep some mosquito fish in it. I think what I like most about it is how attractive you've made the whole filter process look.
Wonderful job! Great Video! If you add more plants to the top then they'll help convert the ammonia and make the water healthier/Less stress for the Koi. Nitro/conversion all the fish waste - its a beginning step for Aquaponics. You could adjust the inlet for the water of the top (or add more gravel) and then using the Aquaponic method actually grow some edible veggies :) Great job though! I Hope that you like my comments and don't think I was trying to be negative at all. Just tryn 2b helpful.
This set up is now going to be the set up I use once I move into a house. It looks so simple and best part of not having to build into the ground and risk hitting pipes you never knew about. I am glad you posted this online.
May I please have a list of the building materials that you used, and how much did you spend on making the entire pond. Looks great, im deffenitly going to try and replicate your design.
@tekka84, It is actually just pea gravel, sand works but I have found that anytime you need to move a plant then it just clouds up the water for a day or so...
Hey i just wanted to let you know you created more than just a pond!
You also made an aquaponic setup by accident!
Add some *redworms* into the gravel, and you will never have to clean the gravel :] They will eat the fish poop and make it even better fertilizer for the plants.
As for the plants, grow anything you'd like! Tomatoes would grow great in that XD (aslong as the water has enough oxygen, and you lower the water level in the "filter" a bit)
NICE POND, I SEE THE PCV PIPE GOING UP TO THE FILTER BOX, AT 1:17....DID YOU HAVE IT GO THROUGH THE LINER...I AM TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT BRFORE I STAR MAKING MY KOI POND, THANKS
I have a pond the same de-mentions basically but made out of landscaping timbers. I have been trying to figure out a nice spillway and looking everywhere. I love your idea and im gonna have to do that..than you
Just one question: Without a side drain on the filter or on the bottom pond, how do you clean the gunk out of it? Even with more plants, you will still need to clean the gravel eventually.
great idea and inspiration. question: do you think you will need a bigger pond later? planning to get 2-3 koi and hope the size will fit their needs from baby to adult.
this is a nice pond is their any way you could give any more detail to help find any of the products used and the dementions of it i would realy like to build one
cool! I plan to build 2 ponds like this in this summer. What kind of pump did you get? I like the filter idea you made. DId you screw every piece of wood together?
I bought the pump off of ebay any mag drive pump will do, just as long as it is big enouph to turn the water over once per hour. for the the base of the pond I used 8 inch x 5/16 spikes and about a quart of gorilla glue. On the 8 foot side I used 4 spikes per 4x4 and on the 4 foot side I used 3 spikes.
It is a biofilter, now that there are plants established in the gravel and sand in the top it does a great job filtering the water. the water also runs through carbon before it returns to the pond. The pond is about 500 gallons which is enouph room for the 2 10" koi that are in there for now.
Pond looks great! It looks like you treated the wood, good idea, keeps it looking nice. I like your filtration system as well, maybe you can go into more detail about it in a future video. The only thing I suggest to make it a little easier is adding a retro fit bottom drain for all the waste, and a UV light to keep the water clear. Mine stays pretty clear but I get algea on the sides but that is easy to get rid off. Maybe some water clarifier once every two weeks will be good too. Have fun!
cant wait to try to make one for my front patio. this inspires me thank you for posting it!!!
neevsmazda07 1 month ago
respond to this video WTF
wilubuymygldfish 1 month ago
Could you give me the dimensions of the pond, please? I want to make one for inside (which I'm assuming I have plenty of space for) and I was also wondering if there was a possible way to add glass on one of the sides and still have the wall waterproof?
ICEtheTIGER 1 month ago
@ICEtheTIGER ..Thanks for watching the video! The dimensions for the pond are 4ft wide..8ft long ..3 ft deep. I have never tried the glass window but I am sure there are videos on that subject.
Bradfisher1 2 weeks ago
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they have some nice fish here, ive been getting mine at meadow view fish farm in Mancheter UK, they are very competitive with some very very nice fish available.0161 371 0232
MegaFishfarm 1 month ago
super bellissimo
vito4355 2 months ago
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Erniraaa 2 months ago
awsome pond
Erniraaa 2 months ago
wow!
elenavlada 3 months ago
Beautiful! I assume you must live somewhere that doesn't have extreme cold/snow conditions? Love it!
cmund43 4 months ago
@cmund43 it freezes over every year! as long as you keep a flow of water going it doesn't become a solid chunk of ice. Thanks for watching the video!
Bradfisher1 2 weeks ago
I am very interested on how you constructed the filter. Anyway you can show that or write about, in more detail. Also what type of pump are you using how many gph?
LTRainSpa 6 months ago
@LTRainSpa IT IS A 600 GPH MAG DRIVE PONDMASTER PUMP
Bradfisher1 4 months ago
I am very interested on how you constructed the filter. Anyway you can show that or write about, in more detail. Also what type of pump are you using how many gph?
LTRainSpa 6 months ago
very beautiful pond!
what are the dimensions?
wimpie20000 6 months ago in playlist Koi pond
@wimpie20000 4ft wide 8 ft long 3 feet deep
Bradfisher1 6 months ago
@Bradfisher1
ok very nice made
wimpie20000 6 months ago
@Bradfisher1 ok t looks good
wimpie20000 6 months ago
Oh that is so awesome! You did such a great job with that - it just looks perfect.
myhicks 6 months ago
how much did it cost you to build? very nice looking pond man i give you 11 out of 10 lol
MyanmesKenny19 6 months ago
Now that's a proper fish pond, and its gorgeous too.
tifosiman68 7 months ago
AWESOME!!!!
fetlabeta 7 months ago
where did you find the liner?
beerndwafflez 7 months ago
Very tidy bit of kit!
I posted a link to your video in a Backyardaquaponics thread asking if there are any good looking aquaponics systems.
I think yours well and truly rates.
120ThingsIn20Years 7 months ago
DID YOU USE SILICON OR PVC CEMENT TO THE BULKHEAD WHEN ATTACHING IT TO THE LINER?
grandmastermicochero 7 months ago
@grandmastermicochero I just used silicone.
Bradfisher1 7 months ago
EXCELLENT JOB
drychalice 9 months ago
hello , we are currently in the built of a koi pond similar to yours with 4x4 treated wood , the size of mine is 7 x 10 x 30 inches deep .....am doing the upper level with gravel in it (except i am using small river rocks ) , can you tell me the size of your fall (spillway and what did you use for the spillway ? also does you ½ inch pipe goes all the way along in the upper level ?
am using a pool filter on mine so i have a bottom drain and a water exit in the pond part ....
Thanks :)
chantou8 9 months ago
NICE!! want to build one
imbaADAMZ1997 9 months ago
can you show us what it looks like now?
lavvy2585 9 months ago
I love this pond. I'm gonna do the same thing, though on a much smaller scale cause I only have a balcony. Maybe just keep some mosquito fish in it. I think what I like most about it is how attractive you've made the whole filter process look.
BobbingForOlives 10 months ago
that is VERY pretty you did a great job. congrats
khenneyness 10 months ago
i LOVE IT !!!
SuperPyro33 10 months ago
awesome pond but dont you know those fish grow humungous and thats too small for those kind of fish
tomoyovanessa9 10 months ago
do u have a heater for the tank because if u dont u know the water will freeze in the winter
codyb123ify41 11 months ago
@chiraglyf I used cedar 4x4's and if you use a plastic line the wood stays dry
Bradfisher1 11 months ago
your pond is just gorgeous! great job!
jellybean618 11 months ago
How much did this cost you. Looks good. Nice job !
Bleachfan0797 11 months ago
DUDE THATS COOL
thebakuman77 11 months ago
Beautiful Job.
natedogisacrazykid 11 months ago
Wonderful job! Great Video! If you add more plants to the top then they'll help convert the ammonia and make the water healthier/Less stress for the Koi. Nitro/conversion all the fish waste - its a beginning step for Aquaponics. You could adjust the inlet for the water of the top (or add more gravel) and then using the Aquaponic method actually grow some edible veggies :) Great job though! I Hope that you like my comments and don't think I was trying to be negative at all. Just tryn 2b helpful.
MrMaleBee 1 year ago
how did you put the frame together
095340002 1 year ago
That is one beautiful pond.. I'll try to build 1 right away as soon as i can... and nice filtration too. thanks for the vid.
konrubat13 1 year ago
how many gallon is that ? pls reply back
thechristianbugok 1 year ago
@thechristianbugok... the pond is 600 gallons..
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
Very nice and minimalistic! :]
atlantidax 1 year ago
You know what would of been so cool if you had a 3/4 glass in the front so you can see whats going on the pond..
beebyH 1 year ago
hey just wondering how u got the pcv piping to go up through the bottom?
ecricket4 1 year ago
A well looked after koi soon grows, that means this pond is too small for koi. But its a great pond for goldfish.
lynda46 1 year ago
Oh, 1 more question. Is the pre-drill 1/4 for the 5/16 spike?
jlndb 1 year ago
I just wondering how does the corner hold up?
jlndb 1 year ago
@jlndb , The corners have held up very well, every corner of every layer of wood has a 8" x 5/16" spike as well as gorilla glue.
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
This set up is now going to be the set up I use once I move into a house. It looks so simple and best part of not having to build into the ground and risk hitting pipes you never knew about. I am glad you posted this online.
Sapphiretri 1 year ago
@Sapphiretri, thanks if you have any questions I would be glad to help...
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
May I please have a list of the building materials that you used, and how much did you spend on making the entire pond. Looks great, im deffenitly going to try and replicate your design.
iggy184 1 year ago
What type of sand did you use?
tekka84 1 year ago
@tekka84, It is actually just pea gravel, sand works but I have found that anytime you need to move a plant then it just clouds up the water for a day or so...
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
that is slick i might just put one of these in my house.
koijoi72 1 year ago
@koijoi72 If you have any questions I would be glad to awnser...
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
hi nice pond im going to be build the same thing what size timber did you use is it 4x4 or 3x3
thanks
jamesrowena 1 year ago
how much did the whole project cost
zship30 1 year ago
how was did the whole project cost
zship30 1 year ago
what did you use for the lower pond's base?
bobosthenewdude 1 year ago
@bobosthenewdude, I used a 4' x 8' 3/4" plywood, you could go thinner since basically all it is used for was makeing the pond square.....
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
@Bradfisher1
Hey i just wanted to let you know you created more than just a pond!
You also made an aquaponic setup by accident!
Add some *redworms* into the gravel, and you will never have to clean the gravel :] They will eat the fish poop and make it even better fertilizer for the plants.
As for the plants, grow anything you'd like! Tomatoes would grow great in that XD (aslong as the water has enough oxygen, and you lower the water level in the "filter" a bit)
MrXaborus 1 year ago
hi bradfisher 1 i was wondering what did you use for the base of the upper pond im planning on building something like that
bobosthenewdude 1 year ago
@bobosthenewdude, i just ripped a peice of 3/4" exterior plywwod.
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
Hey Brad, cool pond nice job on DIY set-up, good video too with the info made available for those that want to try the same thing!!
thePondHunter 1 year ago
Wow man, that is some neat pond! You must have got your brains from you're old toothless dad.
logsortinsob 1 year ago
Nice pond, havent seen much (koi) ponds made out of wood,very original.
see my vid of my little pond,
ilike to hear what you think of my pond.
greeting from the netherlands (Amsterdam)
Tankhenk007 1 year ago
NICE POND, I SEE THE PCV PIPE GOING UP TO THE FILTER BOX, AT 1:17....DID YOU HAVE IT GO THROUGH THE LINER...I AM TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT BRFORE I STAR MAKING MY KOI POND, THANKS
joseph19699 1 year ago
@joseph19699, yes I wnt throught the liner, I got a bulkead fitting off ebay for less than 5 dollars
Bradfisher1 1 year ago
Nice pond fella ! Well built with time and care taken , go go gravel filters , how are the fish doing ?
phloamy 1 year ago
I have a pond the same de-mentions basically but made out of landscaping timbers. I have been trying to figure out a nice spillway and looking everywhere. I love your idea and im gonna have to do that..than you
BVFD3326 1 year ago
FANTASTIC!
chuzziii 1 year ago
thats a sweet pond i might have to do something like that in my house so it doesnt freeze in the winter thats awesome work.
ecricket4 1 year ago
Sorry, I also should have asked - can you give a list of the materials you used to build your pond and the approximate cost?
Spirit612 1 year ago
Just one question: Without a side drain on the filter or on the bottom pond, how do you clean the gunk out of it? Even with more plants, you will still need to clean the gravel eventually.
Spirit612 1 year ago
That's a good lookin pond man, Im hoping to get started on mine this summer, preciate the idea
guerillabrock 1 year ago
great idea and inspiration. question: do you think you will need a bigger pond later? planning to get 2-3 koi and hope the size will fit their needs from baby to adult.
57aya 1 year ago
Where do you get the wood from?
kathshah 1 year ago
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Bradfisher1 1 year ago
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kathshah 1 year ago
excellent work. natural filter best idea. plants in filter good solution for filter. How it look's now?
michaleon 2 years ago
can you tell every one the out side demintions for both upper and lower
ylchildrob 2 years ago
Upper 4 feet wide, 8 feet long, 2.75 feet deep.
Lower 20 inches wide, 8 feet long, and 10 inches deep.
Bradfisher1 2 years ago
this is a nice pond is their any way you could give any more detail to help find any of the products used and the dementions of it i would realy like to build one
ylchildrob 2 years ago
This is really awesome, are there any step on step how to make these?
missjouxiong 2 years ago
That looks amazing and very simple to construct. Hopefully we can get to building on of these during spring/summer time.
cfiore88 2 years ago
cool! I plan to build 2 ponds like this in this summer. What kind of pump did you get? I like the filter idea you made. DId you screw every piece of wood together?
missmercurylady 2 years ago
I bought the pump off of ebay any mag drive pump will do, just as long as it is big enouph to turn the water over once per hour. for the the base of the pond I used 8 inch x 5/16 spikes and about a quart of gorilla glue. On the 8 foot side I used 4 spikes per 4x4 and on the 4 foot side I used 3 spikes.
Bradfisher1 2 years ago
thanks!
missmercurylady 2 years ago
I find this pond way to small to house big koi... with what are you filtering your water?
bjorngroen 2 years ago
It is a biofilter, now that there are plants established in the gravel and sand in the top it does a great job filtering the water. the water also runs through carbon before it returns to the pond. The pond is about 500 gallons which is enouph room for the 2 10" koi that are in there for now.
Bradfisher1 2 years ago
love...but....how
alicenami 2 years ago
Really nice work. Very classy pond
AEngleSaex 2 years ago
lol well thats easy to clean off
tetramincolor 2 years ago
im guessing it wont rust?
tetramincolor 2 years ago
It should not rust, Actually now you can't even really tell it is there, it is now covered with algae.
Bradfisher1 2 years ago
what metal did you use, and will it rust?
tetramincolor 2 years ago
I used 1/4 inch aluminum plate and welded 1/4 x 1" flat for the sides
Bradfisher1 2 years ago
what plant did you use here 2:12
tetramincolor 2 years ago
Dwarf Cattails
Bradfisher1 2 years ago
Looks great.
ravenyikimy9911 2 years ago
Pond looks great! It looks like you treated the wood, good idea, keeps it looking nice. I like your filtration system as well, maybe you can go into more detail about it in a future video. The only thing I suggest to make it a little easier is adding a retro fit bottom drain for all the waste, and a UV light to keep the water clear. Mine stays pretty clear but I get algea on the sides but that is easy to get rid off. Maybe some water clarifier once every two weeks will be good too. Have fun!
aradhope 2 years ago
Great work!!! Wow, way better than my! :)
yellowkoi2009 2 years ago