How to Build a Koi Pond - Part 1 ( by Pondguru )

Part 1 of a koi pond I constructed at Durham in North East England in 2011. The video explains the various stages and tasks involved in making the design function properly while ensuring that the system is easily maintainable. The total gallonage is 3000 (UK) which equates to approx. 14000 litres.
Filter is a Nexus 210, UV is an Evo 55 watt and the pump is an Aquamax Eco 8000.
Part 2 explains how the filter system works, how the path and decking were constructed and has finished video of the pond, deck and garden once it was cleared up.
http://www.pondguru.co.uk
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[Jon Jarvis]

How much was it to render a pond off that size

[pondguru]

I've never just rendered a pond without doing some repair work or building tasks so I don't know exactly. The materials don't add up to much but it is a 2 day process so may be around £300? Then it will need painting a few days later.

[Satobatsu Kaiba]

Why did you use lead and not brass or plastic? Wouldn't lead slowly poison the Koi in the pond?

[pondguru]

Any soluble lead particles are present in such small amounts that it does not affect fish.

[Basskick036]

do you build ponds in the north west area?

[pondguru]

I only work in the North East although in the past I have done work in Coventry and Manchester for other companies.

Toward the back end of the year I will be making a new website which will have a map of Britain and I will researching to find out who does what, where, so viewers can get in touch with a good contractor for their project. That's a long way off yet though.

[pondguru]

lol

That reminded me of the Lonely Island song "Like a boss"

[Drew Grow]

I like the raised pond. I have never seen one before

[koi9000jh]

you are good  at building ponds!

[pondguru]

Can't remember exactly but I'd imagine around 6"-8"

Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.

[Chopper1fish1]

Excellent job!!! May I ask how deep the concrete is on the bottom? Keep up the good work!!!