Hi, I am building a pond exactly like you have but 6 by 6 ft. I have some small "cracks" between the layers of wood. It's about 5 mm. Should I have to worry about them? Did you use the under layer for extra puncture protection? Thanks
Well done. Anyone who would suggest not to use the side bolts is a complete idiot. I am wondering why you used the netting on top. I have had koi for years and never had one jump out. What is the experience you had that induced you to put in the netting.
It's really not hard to build basically a rectangle. And the way I did it it's a very strong. And if you ever wanted to disassemble it does take the bolts out. Someone did complain I put too many bolts and it didn't need the side bolts. However with holding 500 gallons of water at 8 pounds a gallon equaling 4,000 pounds and bolts costing only about $2 I think all air on the side of caution.... besides this also keeps the wood from warping as every corner is secure.
Hey RepoBrainer how much did u buy 4x4x8 lumber wood? i went to homedpot they stell 1 for 11.97 alos if u know a place for cheap can u give me there info thank
One question, How many gallons you reckon that construction could take? the length and width is exactly the same as my pond, but my pond also goes down to 3feet deep.
I'm thinking a good way of expanding my pond would be to create a concrete "lip" or shelf around the edges and then fit something like your pond onto it. it make it somewhere near 5 feet deep
yields around 600 gallons. The main thing I did was build a sturdy rectangle with a lag bolts every foot and 1/2f going through multiple boards. Some guy actually criticize me for over building it. Seems kind of silly when leg bolts are about 80 cents. I think it could have gone up a little higher heigher wize especially if the bottom portion was firmly in the ground. Here's a calculator to figure out how many gallons
The pond has a black liner. I bought blue and white tiles for bathroom at a hardware store. Or just loosely put in the bottom and I can rearrange the pattern anytime. Sometimes the Koi decide to move them but that's not much of a problem.
Wow, this is the first time I've watched any of your videos and I must say great job. Did you need any kind of building permit from your town before constructing this or is it indoors? I am thinking about making one roughly half the size. Thanks!
I don't live in an incorporated town so do not need a town permit. The structure can be taken apart and moved so I think it would meet non-permit requirements however you always need to check. Thank you for your comment on the videos. The Koi have grown this year and one is about 22 inches
How many gallons is this????????????????
mickelsk8er 1 year ago
You don't realy need a skimmer because you got netting on top which stop leaves and other things from getting in the water
N0zProductions 1 year ago
Hi, I am building a pond exactly like you have but 6 by 6 ft. I have some small "cracks" between the layers of wood. It's about 5 mm. Should I have to worry about them? Did you use the under layer for extra puncture protection? Thanks
BinhNgoSS 1 year ago
Did you use pond liner under layer?
BinhNgoSS 1 year ago
Well done. Anyone who would suggest not to use the side bolts is a complete idiot. I am wondering why you used the netting on top. I have had koi for years and never had one jump out. What is the experience you had that induced you to put in the netting.
crownseo 2 years ago
i had to watch this twice ...the first time i was just distracted by your accent .....LUMBER ! hahaha
mark871162 2 years ago
Thanks for the Great Idea. I had no room for a in ground pond and this worked great!!!
Bradfisher1 2 years ago
its better to build a cemented pond :)) much easier :>
stvnivan 3 years ago
LOOKS NICE, I MAY TRY THIS 1
WESTCRSON 3 years ago 3
It's really not hard to build basically a rectangle. And the way I did it it's a very strong. And if you ever wanted to disassemble it does take the bolts out. Someone did complain I put too many bolts and it didn't need the side bolts. However with holding 500 gallons of water at 8 pounds a gallon equaling 4,000 pounds and bolts costing only about $2 I think all air on the side of caution.... besides this also keeps the wood from warping as every corner is secure.
Repobrain 3 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!! VERY INFORMATIVE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND!!!
brimi925 3 years ago
Nice pond and good tutorial. Wish you could explain how you build the bottom bit for the base?
utescoop 3 years ago
Hey RepoBrainer how much did u buy 4x4x8 lumber wood? i went to homedpot they stell 1 for 11.97 alos if u know a place for cheap can u give me there info thank
tonyph33r 3 years ago
Pretty impressive mate
One question, How many gallons you reckon that construction could take? the length and width is exactly the same as my pond, but my pond also goes down to 3feet deep.
I'm thinking a good way of expanding my pond would be to create a concrete "lip" or shelf around the edges and then fit something like your pond onto it. it make it somewhere near 5 feet deep
Arkanovi1989 3 years ago 2
yields around 600 gallons. The main thing I did was build a sturdy rectangle with a lag bolts every foot and 1/2f going through multiple boards. Some guy actually criticize me for over building it. Seems kind of silly when leg bolts are about 80 cents. I think it could have gone up a little higher heigher wize especially if the bottom portion was firmly in the ground. Here's a calculator to figure out how many gallons
Repobrain 3 years ago
may i ask what the white squares are in the bottom of your pond are?
footballcarddealer 3 years ago
The pond has a black liner. I bought blue and white tiles for bathroom at a hardware store. Or just loosely put in the bottom and I can rearrange the pattern anytime. Sometimes the Koi decide to move them but that's not much of a problem.
Repobrain 3 years ago
Wow, this is the first time I've watched any of your videos and I must say great job. Did you need any kind of building permit from your town before constructing this or is it indoors? I am thinking about making one roughly half the size. Thanks!
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smearsmell 3 years ago
I don't live in an incorporated town so do not need a town permit. The structure can be taken apart and moved so I think it would meet non-permit requirements however you always need to check. Thank you for your comment on the videos. The Koi have grown this year and one is about 22 inches
Repobrain 3 years ago
NICE MAN!!THANKS...
bugsy898 4 years ago 2
that is great nice work!
GavN88 4 years ago 2