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Digging a fish pond
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
- This is just a quick video showing how I dig out my backyard garden fish ponds. The video aims to address some of the questions and issues I see when people contact me looking for advice one how to build their ponds. I hope it helps. I also prefer an ecosystem pond so this video is targeted at people looking to build a similar pond.
If you are interested in some of the plants I like to use in and around my ponds here's a video you might like to check out- • Plant ideas for in and...
Watching with baited breath, and excitement.👍🏻🇬🇧
Pond is mostly rocked in. Working on the stream today 😊👍
Your place is looking great. Pond paradise!
I’m just following that magnificent math formula you gave me 😉👍
As always another great helpful video the best channel on CZcams that teaches you about pond, I don't know if its just me but I'll watch kev videos all day what hurts more is that videos short🤣🤣 but sending love and respect from Jamaica ✌keep up the good work💯am watching channel grow that's great this is where everyone should be if they wanna learn 💯
Thanks. You’re very kind 👍
Thank you, your videos about the topic are eye opening for me! Best wishes.
Very helpful video. I know now, how important “terracing” is to the pond and holding the integrity of the sides, especially in the sandy soil of Florida.
This video was very helpful; I recently added a second pond to my property and I am planning to add a much larger third..I appreciate You…Salute!!!🍃🍃🍃
Fantastic! That’s my kind of yard 👍
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Im having an absolute nightmare digging my recpond over here in WA as its all sand...cave ins are breaking my heart..your soil looks amazing
Yes I’ve got good digging here.
I absolutely love the courtyard pond. It’s something I would love!
I love sitting out there.
Excited to see the completed project
Loving your channel my friend. It's such a nice easy to understand presentation of so much info. I've got a couple sarasa goldies and aquatic plants in a temporary container pond waiting for me to build them the real thing.
Nice! 👍
Thank you! I always learn something from watching. (Even if I did realize I did something wrong!)
Really looking forward to seeing the finished project another great video
Love your work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise
Your ponds are SUPERB! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much. I like them.
I am so close to finishing digging my pond! Or so I thought - once I checked the level, I realised there was a lot of material still to go from the high side and I've managed to accidentally bury my whole bottom layer with loose material to dig out. I needed a little nudge in the right direction for how to level so this video came at the right time!
Cool. You’ll get it right 👍
I'm really keen to build a pond. However some idea of power cost and efficiency punp systems would be great
Wow I'm well and truly excited to see this develope. If I could, I'd do the same for sure. Very lucky family.
It's truly worth all the hard work.
All the best 😁
Thank you
Very inspirational. I do see some Nandinas, I read they are toxic, particularly the berries.
Yes. I love nandinas! We grow quite a few different varieties. They can be toxic yes. But most birds stay away apart from the currawongs it seems they aren’t affected. The berries aren’t considered toxic to humans, although I wouldn’t go make a nandina pie.
gee you have nice dirt. I had to hire a jackhammer to get through all the clay soil!
Yes I’m pretty lucky here, it’s easy digging unless there are tree roots.
ur the best.. thats all i have to say
Nice video and channel
Thank you
Hello,you are making beautiful ecosystem ponds, I love seeing your work. I have some doubts if you can address them I will be thankful.
After completion what is the monthly cost involved in maintenance and electricity.
Can you also please make a detailed video on the plumbing involved.
Sure I can do that 👍
Any suggestions for a small duck pond improvements?
Already running a 35gallon bog filter.(iys a premade round porch pond). This bog feeds back through a short 8foot or so long stream thats full of rocks.
And a 2nd smaller bog filter(7 gallon bucket)
Cant add fish, the ducks will eat them.
I had some plants, but the ducks ate em to.
Im running 2 pumps
1 850gph on the small bog and a 1000gph pool pump on the bigger bog.
I used the pool pump because i had it and it allows me to hook up a small pool vac to vac out the bottom a couple times a week.
I also added a bottle of beneficial bacteria
Id like better water clarity, should my bogs be bigger?
The flow rates through the bogs is way too much. I aim for 6 x the bog volume or less. I’ve got lots of vids on bogs, designing, flow, etc.
Looking forward to seeing your build step by step, very exciting.
I'm currently building our home and we have a courtyard in the middle of the house where I think would be perfect for a pond. Our soil is basically pure sand, what is the best way to complete the steps in the pond? My thinking is the sand will collapse on itself.
You’ll probably need to dig a big hole and then use the large rocks to create the shelves. Then you’d backfill with the sand. Start at the bottom of the pond and work your way out. I think that’s how I’d tackle it.
Hello , i have seen all your tips however i have not been able to adapt your solutions to my situation .. i have a flowing fountain at about 1000l /hour so my pond needs a flowpoint so that watter evacuates , what extra pump and filtration would i need ? For a 3×5x1.5 m deep pond ? Water is @17celsius all year
I’m confused. If you’ve seen all my tips why don’t you have a diy skimmer and bog filter? I’m constantly talking about them, how to make them and how beneficial they are.
Hey man I have a quick question. I have a 2500 biofalls with kink free 1.5" tubing. Should I replace the tubing with a flexible pvc 2" tubing ? Would going with bigger tubing make a difference ? Thank you
I thought that filter came with two 2” ports. Pipe size is only important in relation to the flow of the pump though. I think this filter can take up to 20,000 litres per hour. If you are running a pump in that vicinity I would have used 2” tubing. It just allows the water to flow easier, less backward pressure on the pump.
Visually these ponds look a lot bigger than what your describing. Or maybe my brain doesn't work right. This pond is only 60cm deep at the deepest part? I think this might be the right pond size for me. 20 cm drops for each shelf. Can I ask, What are the dimensions of the intake bay and the dimensions of the pond separately? My bog filter will probably be above ground near the intake bay. Thanks a lot for these videos.
Yes only 60cm at deepest. Intake is part of the pond (that area makes up less than 20%) the whole thing is about 5m at longest and 3m at widest.
Hey mate love your ponds but how do you avoid cane toads with ground level ponds?
Being in Victoria helps. It’s too cold for them 😉
How do you determine the size of your intake bay and bog filter? I have the plan of making a, 20x13 foot pond(6.096x3.9 meter) but i want to do an intake bay and bog filter and im not sure how big and deep i need to dig it to make it proper for that size pond. Any advice?
I’ll size the bog anywhere from 10%-30% of the pond volume. Depends on the pond use. A few goldfish 10%. Heaps of fish 30%. I’ve got lots of vids talking about bogs. The intake bay needs a void space that can accommodate at least 1minute of water flow. Again I’ve got vids that will help 👍
Are shelves absolutely necessary to have structurally sound rocks stacked. Or is backfilling good enough?
I think backfilling would be enough. You’ll just use more rock. With the shelves less rock.
Hi, great video. I am currently digging a small pond, however I have started to find water coming in, not too much but it’s coming, I am only at about 15 inches, presumably this is the water table, I thought this was deeper? What do you suggest I do?
You can dig a drainage trench to a lower point. If that’s not an option dug the trench to a sump pit and pump the water out.
@@Ozponds ok but does that mean I have to have the pump running 24/7 or just until I’ve dug the pond
Once you get the pond dug and filled with water the weight inside the pond should displace the water that is currently filling the pond, so no you don’t need to run the drainage pump 24/7. But if you ever drain the pond you’ll need to remove the water in the sump pit, otherwise the ground water will push your liner up.
How do you properly level on a slight sloped yard. I want it to look even all the way around. I feel like I'm getting lost here in digging my pond and I don't want to make mistakes I can't fix. Thanks...
Like I mentioned in the video, I just start by getting the first shelf level. Put more of the dirt on the low side.
Thank you
I notice you are building the pond very close to the foundation of your house. I have a pond in mind that will do something similar. Are you worries about water leakage toward your house? Do you do anything special on that side to protect against such a problem?
Nothing special, just common sense stuff. Obviously the pond has a liner, then I just make sure that the overflow is directed away from the house and into existing drainage.
Looking for advice… I have lovely eco system pond, and like you, I’m hooked… but room is lacking…
Is there any pond business that build above ground ponds maybe with viewing windows , in the Brisbane area?
I’m not sure.
@@Ozponds ok thanks anyway..
Just to be 1970's about it.. I Can Dig it! 😜 (sorry, I'm only funny on the weekends)
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Does a pond have to be deeper for cold weather
If you don’t want it to freeze solid, yes.
I am currently digging my pond close to my house just like yours is set up. I am leaving about 1 foot of space between the wall and the pond. I was worried about the water being to close to the foundation of my house. I am also still worried about rain run-off from the roof of the house. I am planning on adding drains to try to avoid the run-off. any opinions on these two points Kev? Again, thank you for sharing your pond knowledge. I have learned a great amount from your videos and website.
Well you never want water up against your foundations. But the waterproof liner means that there isn’t any. I’ve removed a few ponds in my time and the ground under a liner pond is completely dry (unless it’s leaking). In regards to the runoff you can just create an overflow and tie it into existing drainage or create a bit of a swale to transport the excess water away. Hope that helps.
@@Ozponds yes it does, thank you.
Heya Kev! What thickness of liner do you use? Thus far I have used 14 mm for a small fountain... and a 24 mm for a larger 2 section pond. Both of which after a year seem to have a small leak in them... I assume from placing stones onto the liner and perhaps the weight tore thru... I am unclear. Do you have any tips or trouble with leaks? Or am I just using to thin of liners. 44mm was my next purchase.... I thought about just lining it over the previous one to stop the leak.
I like to use the Firestone epdm pondgard liners. It’s 1.04mm thick. The rubber is super stretchy (300%) it’s quite hard to puncture and if you do patching it is really easy. I have had a puncture before. I’ll send you a link.
How to find a pond leak
czcams.com/video/CXWhvHPSJsA/video.html I think this is the one.
How did you get that bed of moss established on the left of your pond? I have been trying to do mine but it isn't taking.
That actually an Australian native ground cover called scleranthus biflorus. It’s pretty cool, I use it a lot.
Very nice ! But you are at risk of spending all land on your property in a couple of years)
I think this will be the last big one. Just a little vanishing stream in the courtyard and I think I’m done 😉
@@Ozponds you sound like you almost believe that 😆. Sounds like me and fish tanks when explaining to my wife why I need just one more lol
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