Building a 5 Acre Pond! (Installing Aerators)

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Building a 5 acre pond for our two pet bass! Subscribe for weekly pond build videos: bit.ly/Bama_Bass
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Day 7 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Bass...
Day 8 Pond Build: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Structure: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Hurricane Update: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
New Pet Ducks: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
The Final Chapter: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Big Problems: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 2: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 4: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 5: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 6: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 7: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Filling it with Water Part 8: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Hydroseeding: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Fixing a Leak: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Fish: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Underwater Lights: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Spring Planting: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
New Fishing Cabin: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
New Cabin Tour: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding 10,000 Fish: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Vegetation: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Liming and Fertilizing: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Baby Ducks Hatched: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Tagging Our Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding the Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
First time Fishing: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Solar Power: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Micro Fishing for a New Pet: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Mystery Fish Showed Up: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding Cypress Trees and Structure: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Hand Feeding the Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Adding 300 Goldfish: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
Tagging Our Pet Bass: • Building a 5 Acre Pond...
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@felixmakesart 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for some other [insert animal here] boxes to build, I recommend a bat box! Lots of bats are unfortunately endangered due to a number of factors, but we can help them by providing good habitat. Next to your pond is perfect because bats drink from ponds. Plus, bats help control bug numbers.

@matthiasphillips6007 2 жыл бұрын

It might be a good idea to wrap the bottom of the owl pole with sheet metal, prevents racoons or other animals from raiding the owls nests

@BamaBass 2 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@fabiogiacomelli3410 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a predator guard will be essential. Even more since the box is too exposed. Owls nest in cavities in trees, I don't know if they'll use that one all exposed in the middle of a field. Even if you add a predator guard it will still be exposed to other birds.

@redeyestones3738 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same thing.

@tallen6085 2 жыл бұрын

agreed

@SgtAutistic111 2 жыл бұрын

@@BamaBass I've been watching your channel since the backyard pond and love your videos do you plan on opening the lake to public after everything is established

@dillonnott7742 2 жыл бұрын

For the owl houses, the one you have looks like it’s for a barn owl, which is a lot smaller than the owls in your video which look like a great horned owls. You possibly may need a bigger house for the great horned owls and they don’t add anything to the inside so it’s also recommended you put wood shavings, leaves and small sticks inside for them to use. Also put something around the post to keep raccoons or other predators from climbing it. Just a few tips I’ve learned from getting into it, you’re very lucky to have them that close 👍👍

@richardwaiz6132 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is for a screech owl, which is a much smaller bird. It is too small for a barn owl and way too small for a great horned owl as you say. The pair in the video are just using it for a convenient perch. A barn owl house should have floor dimensions of at least 20 inches by 30 inches and the bigger the better.

@sharkhaywood 2 жыл бұрын

@@richardwaiz6132 They are definitely Great Horned Owls. They prefer to nest in trees as their nests are pretty large. Given the number of large trees around that pond they would nest in the trees over a box.

@sharkhaywood 2 жыл бұрын

@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM I saw a Great Horned Owl take a lady's poodle she was walking on a leash. I have a couple that will occasionally hang out in a tree in my back yard and anytime I hear them I don't let my dogs into the backyard alone.

@cygnus1965 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty Sure I lost a min pin to an owl out here in country where I live. I don’t allow small dogs out when I can’t watch them.

@simpledj509chromo7 2 жыл бұрын

@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM I had one swoop down on my 45 pound mutt a few weeks after it nearly killed a 12 pound terrier. No idea how that little dog got away. My neighbor keeps her little dogs close now and she paid quite the vet bill to save the dog. Biggest owl I have ever seen in my life. The wingspan was easily five to six feet. I thought it was a golden eagle initially but on second thought the way it dived on one of my mutts convinced me it was an owl. Since then I haven't heard that bird in a couple years. I love that the owls hunt the mice, but I don't like them hunting my mutts.

@donaldogara1289 2 жыл бұрын

7:36 "...bright star" Most likely Venus. As fawning season isn’t that far off, Venus sounds like a good name for the first new fawn seen around Crimson Oak pond. Thanks for sharing this excellent series.

@iiishw 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's most likely a planet.

@MatthewHolevinski 2 жыл бұрын

@@iiishw I can confirm yes it was Venus :) also Mars was down-right from it, really dim but you can see it right before the sun came up.

@robertyoung2279 2 жыл бұрын

The north star is the only star that doesn`t move, its always up in the north sky.

@OGREChad 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, Venus is also known as "the Morning Star".

@TheModerateAmerican 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@tymbaone1 2 жыл бұрын

That bright star at dawn is the planet Venus. Also known as the Morningstar or the Eveningstar. That also looks like an American Egret. It's the largest of the native egrets and wont stick around unless there's fish to eat. They were endangered and are making a comeback.

@domvdg 2 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this @ Venus.

@jaceandjace1171 2 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

@darwinjina 2 жыл бұрын

@@domvdg lol, I was just thinking that it could not be the north star.

@jakobrosenqvist4691 2 жыл бұрын

@@darwinjina Yeah, the north star is always about 90 degrees away from the sun, and it isn't very bright at all.

@JCrook1028 2 жыл бұрын

We have Egrets wandering our neighborhood on a daily basis in the evening eating bugs out of the grass. They don't eat only fish.

@ryanhyderh 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome series this has turned into man!

@edelmendoza7766 2 жыл бұрын

Best series on KZfaq

@matais1811 2 жыл бұрын

Swear..... 😍😍

@Milldog2023 2 жыл бұрын

was just thinking same thing, i'd be putting camera on the island though, little solar panel, cctv with PTZ

@maximilianvananderwald4968 2 жыл бұрын

I watch every one as soon as it comes into my feed.

@PaulOnMars 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched every video and I'm not even a bass fisherman. Great videos!

@prunabluepepper 2 жыл бұрын

You'Re right about water plants taking over the pond. How about you install floating gardens? Little platforms filled with soil and regular plants and flowers. You will have shade for the fish, something nice for the eye, it's pretty.

@TimeBucks 2 жыл бұрын

So amazing watching everything start coming together

@samthegamer379 2 жыл бұрын

Soo good

@user-sm8kf8oy2t 2 жыл бұрын

Good

@morellatovar4151 2 жыл бұрын

Bien

@silverlicious2086 2 жыл бұрын

This is turning into a wildlife refuge. Very interesting to watch and learn. Big shoutout to BamaBass. Job well done.

@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ ““Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭16:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

@amazinggray5913 2 жыл бұрын

BAMABASS is living a dream!!! A big property, a 5 acre pond loaded with tons of bait fish and bluegills next is bass. bald eagles flying off and on the property. tons of wildlife around the pond like deer’s,turkey’s,ducks, squirrels,owls,raccoons, possums etc etc……and so much more he has done with the property and the pond!!! i am truly jealous that would be MY dream 120%!!! JOB WELL DONE BAMABASS YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

@silverlicious2086 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great project and will continue to evolve into something greater.

@giangtran-to6tb 2 жыл бұрын

@RobFindsTreasure 2 жыл бұрын

I just can’t get enough of this series!

@RMFishing23 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@fernanmartinez1699 2 жыл бұрын

Same! can't wait till all the fish are in and the water clears up. EPIC!

@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 2 жыл бұрын

@GhostK94 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed this is really interesting.

@GhostK94 2 жыл бұрын

One day i hope to be able to vist it and see the beauty for my self

@bobsfishingfishkeeping5202 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty random comment but my fiance and I have been following this (in Australia) every week since you posted the first video, and I feel like I need to say something haha. It's been awesome to see this come together and we both love how genuine you are in each video. Having so much wildlife to monitor and watch each night is really cool. Can't wait to see how it goes over the next 6 to 12 months and into the future 🎣

@PRINCESSCLOCH 11 ай бұрын

1qqq

@jenson1569 2 жыл бұрын

I still think a larger species of Lily pad would work well since it will reduce algae growth in the water and you could use it to remove excess nutrients from the water. Also adds plenty of Cover from predators.

@CHUCKYL0VE 2 жыл бұрын

Owls like to perch where they can have 360 visibility and the owl house will block one side of it so might be better to move your perch to the top of the house where there's no obstructions

@ut000bs 2 жыл бұрын

👍‍

@davel4345 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. They won't ever use the perch mounted where it is... makes much more sense to move it to the top.

@LovMotherEarth 2 жыл бұрын

100 % correct here. Birds will only perch on the highest point. When he added the perch, first thought...... they will not be using that. Better on top of house. Great job. Waiting on a BAT house. They would love the 5 acre pond.

@bewwio 2 жыл бұрын

I have a much smaller pond, around 3/4 of an acre. I like lilly pads. Removes nitrates from the water and adds shade which can prevent alage blooms. It also adds more oxygen to the pond. While yes, they can easily take over, lilys are easy to remove by dragging a floating rake behind the boat. My wife also loves when the flowers bloom because it brings in tons of honey bees and hummingbirds. Plus i love watching a bass blow up from under them skipping a frog over the top.

@panaque 2 жыл бұрын

actually Lilly pads are awful for aeration in a pond as they cover the surface which is where the oxygen gets into the water, as well as where the nitrogen off gasses. so no plants that cover the surface

@peterheinrichs7634 2 жыл бұрын

@@panaque You're so right! I lately made my angler licence in Germany. Well balanced water habitats are a big part of the lessons. Lilipads block of the light. The leaves are on top, so, the oxygen doesn't go onto the water. But, I guess, they povide a great area of cover for baitfish (especially from birds). You may consider a part of the pond coverd as a resting area for your fish. But, it's a lot of work, to keep it from over growing a shallow pond like this.

@bewwio 2 жыл бұрын

@@panaque i agree with what you are saying to a degree. In a large surface area like his pond or even mine, even the slightest breeze causes surface agitation which creates oxygen. You can also visually see oxygen gassing off of the stems and roots of the lilies. Also the shade lowers temperatures which is important in a state like alabama where it gets extrememly hot and can lead to oxygen issues. Im not talking about covering the entire pond with lily pads as i agree that would be absolutley catostrofic. But 10-20% coverage would not harm oxygen levels.

@bewwio 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterheinrichs7634 i agree its all about balance

@davidf5967 2 жыл бұрын

I am a little bit obsessed with this series! Well done! It’s looking great. Regarding the pond plants, you could plant them in aquatic pots which will contain and restrict the roots so the plants will never get larger than the pot allows. Then every couple of years just lift them and split the plants into multiple new plants and that way you’re in control of the volume and size of the plants rather than leaving it to nature and having to pull out any natural excess. Just a thought.

@raymondroberts8709 2 жыл бұрын

Numbering these episodes in sequence would greatly help us watch in order!

@MayMay11_21 2 жыл бұрын

This series has become my ultimate favorite out of anything else on KZfaq.

@organizedchaosfishing2641 2 жыл бұрын

Same, I have been watching since day one

@naenaeman5810 2 жыл бұрын

same man its a combination of all my favorite things, except alcohol and boobs

@charlieskalla413 2 жыл бұрын

@@naenaeman5810 couldn’t have said it better myself haha

@tylerquinnell 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that bright “star” right before sunrise is actually the planet Venus. If it’s in the south eastern part of the sky I would put good money on it is Venus! Love the videos.

@joehop5780 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is

@logantress2175 2 жыл бұрын

I love how invested you are in the wildlife around the pond, it really makes the videos interesting

@MR_UNOoo 2 жыл бұрын

You have created a ecosystem that will cradle life for hundreds maybe thousands of years HOW AWESOME

@OMGIluvthatsong 2 жыл бұрын

That bright star is Venus, also known as the Morning Star. I've been watching this entire build and waiting 2 weeks for a new video was brutal! LOL It gave me a good chance, though, to watch your older videos. I love your series and this channel! You are very informative and entertaining!

@mackit 2 жыл бұрын

Came here to point out that it was Venus! Every ~7 months, it cycles between being visible before sunrise to being visible after the sun sets. Because it’s so bright it’s usually the first star you’ll see after sunset, and the last star still visible as the sun rises!

@colmwhateveryoulike3240 2 жыл бұрын

That was my guess, thanks.

@NickPDX22 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Sirius ??

@colmwhateveryoulike3240 2 жыл бұрын

@@NickPDX22 Are you serious? (Don't mind me, couldn't resist being silly.)

@TheMtpghost 2 жыл бұрын

And, to be honest... that "morning star" aka that Star called "Venus"... funny thing... it's not even a Star, it's a Planet 😀.

@snappingbear 2 жыл бұрын

The biologist is right, never plant cattails or lily pads. Unfortunately, the fauna and wind will bring them to you anyway. One of the nicest plants I saw around a pond was patches of iris that provide colorful flowers in the spring. I think you should also consider planting a weeping willow tree. They look spectacular next to ponds. More than a few weddings have been conducted near weeping willows by ponds and lakes. Something to consider in about 20+ years when your daughter is grown. Also consider adding that protein rich phytoplankton that comes from Japan. Apparently, it enriches the food chain and produces bigger fish.

@blaircox1589 2 жыл бұрын

Willows take up a ton of water. And wouldn't they puncture the clay lining?

@Smokeroux 2 жыл бұрын

We planted tons of willows around ponds to provide shade during the hot summer months As for cattails and other unwanted plants, the ducks will bring them in like little fairies.

@tymesho 2 жыл бұрын

@@blaircox1589 Yes, and YES!

@snappingbear 2 жыл бұрын

@@blaircox1589Like all trees they should be planted away from the dam and at least 20 ft from the shore. Weeping willows are shallow rooted. The oaks he planted also represent a threat, but it is negligible. BTW, native willows shrubs will grow along the water edge anyway.

@theguily5 2 жыл бұрын

I agree @snappingbear, Weeping Willows would be beautiful.

@W1llDaBeest 2 жыл бұрын

The white bird is a Great Egret. Closely related to the Blue Heron. One recently got all of my goldfish in my backyard pond, but that's the circle of life. They are beautiful creatures. The Double Crested Cormorant is also a very beautiful bird. They have crystal blue eyes. You'll likely get Anhinga's soon too. They look similar to the cormorant but have sharp beaks and ruby red eyes. The frog eggs are bunched up in groups because they are frogs. Toads lay their eggs in a row or line. You won't be able to tell what species they are until at least pollywog stage. An expert may be able to guess, but most frog tadpoles look the same. They are likely the green tree frogs you had in your shed. They will also take over your pond for a short while. Once you get some predator fish they will keep them in check. As for plants, you should do whatever is native to your area. I love iris and pickerel rush. These will keep your shoreline in check, and will be easier to maintain than cattails. You can also do some hardy lily pads, but put them in a thick plastic or metal tub. That way the rhizome and roots don't spread like wildfire. Then you can pull them out or move them year to year. If you do tropical lilies they will die off every winter. A good native underwater plant is hornwort/coon tail. It's native, but does grow really fast. I'm not sure how that will effect a large pond like yours. I like anacharis too, but I don't think it's native. Foxy is a Sherman's Fox Squirrel if you were wondering. And the owls are Great Horned Owls. Hope this helps! I love this series and the nature/animals. If I could, I would be doing the exact same thing as you are doing. lol

@claytonanderson578 2 жыл бұрын

7:35 - That "star" is probably Venus. The north star sits pretty stationary through the course of the night. With Venus having a much closer orbit around the sun, it would make sense that signifies that the sun is near. Loving all the videos!

@noneofyourbeeswax01 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's definitely Venus.

@ZeroEntropy. 2 жыл бұрын

The camera is facing South not North as you can see Sirius in Canus Major at 7:20 also, remember the North Star appears stationary in the sky and all the other stars appear to be moving around it. The bright one is either Jupiter or Saturn, it can't be Venus as Venus is only in the East and West just before or after the sun and doesn't ark across the sky like that (just up and down or forward and back really depending on your location) since it's between us and the sun so it can never be behind us like Mar, Jupiter, Saturn and so on.

@MidtownSun 2 жыл бұрын

I already liked this series, but now that you’ve added an owl box, I’m hooked. PLEASE put a nest cam with IR light in there! That would be fantastic (the raptor community will thank you!). As for vegetation suggestions, I’ve heard that a plant called Mara Wana (sp?) is good for erosion control and can be easily burned if it grows too fast.

@GarysBBQSupplies 2 жыл бұрын

HA HA HA HA! funny.

@wam-wildlifeandmore1141 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 😂

@moyetlicious 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely looks like frogspawn to me, toad eggs look more like loose clumps of strings of pearls compared to the dense clumps that frogspawn is usually laid in.

@hampshire_matthew2025 2 жыл бұрын

I personally think bullfrog

@moyetlicious 2 жыл бұрын

@@hampshire_matthew2025 I'm not familiar with Alabama's fauna so I couldn't possibly say, but frogs in the UK will lay in a half filled bucket so it wouldn't surprise me. They're generally thought of as pioneer species because they're often the first to colonise new bodies of water.

@smokey2459 2 жыл бұрын

Built a pond….big $. Wildlife sanctuary….free. That’s one heck of a deal !!! Love this series.. keep them coming please!

@musk__ 2 жыл бұрын

that little clip you put in there at 1:49 is killing me LOL! poor little frog almost made it

@jcgillin51 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting how a pond of water and your feeding brings out all the different animals and birds. Nice to see different people build these ponds makes me want to buy a plot of land and start one.

@nizvkfb7vsbvrsct723 2 жыл бұрын

it's going to be great for the environment and bring some more biodiversity!

@Danielson1818 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted a pond myself, but the amount of stuff needed seems to be insane. All these different lines, air compressors, fish feeders, man made structures. I think I'd almost rather purchase a property with a natural pond on it, and then build a house to my liking.

@nizvkfb7vsbvrsct723 2 жыл бұрын

@@Danielson1818 having a man made pond seems like a full time job

@davidleadford6511 2 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying this series. Two weeks between videos seems like an eternity. I gotta have my 5 acre pond fix more frequently. LOL

@benbrown1582 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@My2cents. 2 жыл бұрын

One doesn’t experience self-transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates.🎈

@mrarthur9183 2 жыл бұрын

That morning "star" is Venus. The North Star is... North.

@imchris5000 2 жыл бұрын

you guys should attach a floating dock to the overflow drain it would be a great place to fish from and give easy access to the valve in bad weather

@SM-ke6jq 2 жыл бұрын

I had two 1.5 acre ponds on my property in Montgomery. The previous owner planted areas of yellow iris along the banks. It does not get out of control, but will multiply nicely. It was very pretty and it choked out the weeds.

@davidnash6429 2 жыл бұрын

One this I did see and please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe this plate is poisonous and any edible plants and it will be destroyed, which in turn destroys the ecosystem for many wildlife species. Something to think about.

@HereWeGo0o0 Жыл бұрын

Just spent the last 7 hours watching 28 videos waiting to see this pond finished.

@Shazvana 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with some other comments, I think you should put some lily pads in, they provide excellent shade to help with algae blooms and to keep the water quality cleaner. They are not hard to remove if you feel they are getting out of hand, just pull them out when you feel the need. I had them in my pond and I would never have a pond without them. It's like with anything, you just have to keep things under control to your situation.

@hombre2244 2 жыл бұрын

It's crazy I have been watching this series for months. I never realized how much goes into actually building a pond.

@Danielson1818 2 жыл бұрын

It's depressing to me. I've always wanted a pond, but the amount going into this is insane. Even if I had the money, I don't have the energy for all that. Now, I think I'd want property with a creek running, and dig out a swimming hole to act as a pond.

@davidnash6429 2 жыл бұрын

@@Danielson1818 Just get a nice bathtub.

@Danielson1818 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidnash6429 But I already got one of those. I've fished it out.

@stealthheero616 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving the pond build! Having grown up in the south the only suggestion I have about your diffuser setup is to put some kind of fine metal mesh over the vents for your compressor housing. Nothing sucks worse than accidentally stumbling upon a wasp nest that you didn't know was there and that's set up shop in that confined and dry space.

@batchestington7282 2 жыл бұрын

I know you already bought the air compressor the the airators, but my uncle has a windmill for the airrator in his pond, it's really neat

@Nick-ds6oc Жыл бұрын

Man, the low light footage on that GoPro is incredible!

@jpick3113 2 жыл бұрын

This video series is proof that’s hunters deeply care about their local habit and wildlife and will often times have a bigger impact in supporting that environment than most people ever give them credit

@rayrivera59 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! We love the environment! its all the big corporation run farms that brutally kill and devastate landscapes.. :(

@Sssssssslf 2 жыл бұрын

This guy that runs this channel is a _hunter?!!!!!_

@jpick3113 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sssssssslf I’m fairly confident he has footage of him hunting but I’m not positive. But I find it hard to believe he hasn’t or doesn’t hunt

@Sssssssslf 2 жыл бұрын

@@jpick3113 sick! I'm so disappointed after watching this video and seeing how he looked after the wildlife on his land

@plankface 2 жыл бұрын

How about some boulders, for turtles? The overnight video are so enjoyable too btw 💛

@danielgames5140 2 жыл бұрын

Turtles will destroy a pond

@organican 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielgames5140 Okay, how do turtles destroy a pond?

@HoRRiiBLe1313 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielgames5140 biggest hogs I caught were In a pond with huge snapping turtles. The turtles go for the slow weak fish.

@JCrook1028 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielgames5140 I've never seen a pond without a turtle in it....

@downsouthytboy23 2 жыл бұрын

That was a little bit confusing! Almost sounded like you named the black coyote, "Pink Flamingo"! LOL I'm guessing the name is actually, "Warden", though, right?!?! I love it! Thanks for all your hard work making these videos!

@MEGADRIVE447 2 жыл бұрын

This series deserves to be on Netflix. Epic

@johnhaug5527 2 жыл бұрын

The Crimson Oak sign will be a great addition. Bravo to Jody!

@tanzeeliqbal3122 2 жыл бұрын

Jody❤❤

@janeisklar3923 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope that this massive project will soon basically finance itself with these youtube videos so you can keep going for years and build all kinds of stuff around that pond. Soo good man. Great job!

@fredygump5578 2 жыл бұрын

He said it was gonna end up costing ~$1 million, so it's gonna take a long, long time for youtube to pay for it!

@CrisC81 2 жыл бұрын

My man is paid that shouldn't be a problem lol. But I agree 👍🏽

@ender003 2 жыл бұрын

@@fredygump5578 I believe he said that was the initial estimate from one builder and that he was seeking other options.

@peterheinrichs7634 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think, YT will repay the costs by itselfe. But, these videos may grow into some great synergy effects - for YT income, fisher mens repayment or even for the peanut farm. It's all about being reknown to a lot of solvent customers. ;o) edit: as far as financials are concerned. I know, it's also about feeding the invredible BamaBass Community of Awesomeness!!!

@jacobnovak7683 2 жыл бұрын

Mini submarine with camera that is remote control. Would be great to cruise around to your favorite underwater spots and check the progression in the entire pond along with stationary underwater cameras

@lurchie 2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to decide which I enjoy more: the updates on the pond projects, the overnight wildlife videos, or your sheer excitement about everything pond related :)

@theMcWOPPER 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the cooking portion

@mburke1211 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you are creating an Alabama flora and fauna exhibit. What an outdoorsman’s paradise! I’ve enjoyed every minute of the series, and look forward to your upcoming content.

@davidcook1714 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant to see the owls on the new box. Might be a good idea to put a camera inside before they lay eggs in there so you don't need to disturb them while they are nesting. Really loving all the wildlife footage from around the area. Amazing to watch how your work has made new habitats for the wildlife.

@dylanzrim3635 2 жыл бұрын

I second this, seeing an owl attack a pigeon for getting the wrong nest

@tracywilson1356 2 жыл бұрын

I get sooooo excited when I see a new pond video. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

@jamesp2674 2 жыл бұрын

So rewarding to see what the pond is now! Love it!

@FishingInColumbusOH 2 жыл бұрын

Weight and tag the pet bass before releasing them in the pond. That way you can monitor.progess if they are caught in the future.

@JCrook1028 2 жыл бұрын

He's said all along they're getting tagged.

@borisbadenov8613 2 жыл бұрын

I like your pond build. I'd really like to have something like this. In response to the plants I'd go with the following; Shoreline plants: Cana, Arrow Arum/Peltandra virginica, Wild rice/Canadian rice (ducks love it), Native Blue Iris, Full aquatic plants; Floating: Water Shield/Brasenia schreberi, Fanwort/Cabomba caroliniana, Tapegrass/Vallisneria americana

@LourensvdMerwe21 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness, been waiting for this video. Well done on all your projects I hope it brings you and the family much joy in the future.

@jasonk342 2 жыл бұрын

this year has been outstanding for astronomy, jupiter and saturn were together in the sky visible to the naked eye for months!!!

@anglingthe801 2 жыл бұрын

Earnie the egret is the perfect name for the big bird!

@mrgoogan 2 жыл бұрын

Best pond on KZfaq

@craigv367godsman4 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this series it is such a job being able to be apart of the build virtually. Peace & Blessings to you and the family!

@jeffbehringer1262 2 жыл бұрын

Bright star is probably Venus. You will know the North Star if all the other stars spin around it. It’s location never changes. Great videos.

@mitch_lifeoregondayz2449 2 жыл бұрын

The best idea for plants is to use pots, it keeps the lily pads etc. From getting too big and easier to move ir remove if needed, multiple clients of mine have ponds and thats what they do

@Nigel_DeLaVega 2 жыл бұрын

Dude.... I've been waiting for this for 2 weeks... Love the pond build series can't wait to see the other projects

@Latabrine 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel so much! Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us!❤️ from 🇨🇦

@joshuaprince2982 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you doing all this for us. So awesome! Thank you

@thisismyusername6717 2 жыл бұрын

Its hard to explain how much i enjoy these videos lol

@beth-rg8bm 2 жыл бұрын

Those defusers can settle in the bottom of a pond...that's why they recommend moving/checking them regularly! They are wonderfully great at keeping ponds cool during the summer heat...smart choice!

@edmartin875 2 жыл бұрын

My dad's farm pond in West Texas used to "turn over" some years resulting in a fish kill. Luckily not all the fish were killed. Those defusers should help prevent the "turn over" problem. However, please note, I am not well versed on the subject.

@mtcoiner7994 2 жыл бұрын

You've done such a great job with this pond. Fantastic wildlife footage as well. I've always wanted a pond of my own. Someday I'll get there.

@sandymaciver5801 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. Seeing all of the animals is great. Watching the progress of the pond has been really good. I look forward to seeing the next updates. I’ve been watching your channel for about 5 years maybe more. I still enjoy all of your videos.

@steingat 2 жыл бұрын

You may want to consider Arrowhead plants (Sagittaria latifolia) for around the edge of the pond. They are not very invasive and would be a good match. Also, Another good one for the edge of the pond are Iris plants/ Be sure to get an aquatic variety as not all iris plants like their roots submerged.

@edmartin875 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't the Iris plant toxic ? If so I would not want to put them anywhere around where children may be playing.

@Mjones8383 2 жыл бұрын

Hornwart is a great grass, it looks like hydrilla but doesn't spread as fast, great for oxygenating ponds also. Tadpoles eat it too

@blaircox1589 2 жыл бұрын

And grows extremely fast. Fills aquariums and ponds pretty fast. But I don't think it creates much if any root structure as it floats. So guess you could just cut and harvest it to thin out. Outside that, I know the more aggressive plants are kept in pots so they don't establish roots in the pond. But might be too late to set that up. You likely would have wanted a rocky buffer area in case a pot tips over and they escape.

@PablosProjects 2 жыл бұрын

@@blaircox1589 Yeah I have some in two of my aquariums, and they actually don’t have roots at all

@joshuam5689 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call hornwort a grass. It's a free floating aquatic plant. They can attach to the substrate at times but don't grow real roots. They will sink in the winter and rise in the summer, especially when they flower and reproduce, the offspring overwinter and then germinate and grow the next year. The plant can grow incredibly fast if there are lots of nutrients in the water, they are great for keeping the water clean and healthy and routinely outcompetes cyanobacteria and algae. When they grow into dense mats they are also perfect homes for fry and small crustaceans like shrimp or some braver crawfish if they were to be added to the pond.

@joshuam5689 2 жыл бұрын

Also tadpoles don't really eat the hornwort, the plant is pretty resistant to being eaten until they die or shed their leaves. Tadpoles love it because it's safe and the bacteria, fungi, and other small critters they eat live in it

@mikeguitarification 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series and look forward to it each week. The pond is fascinating, and love all the wildlife cams. Thanks.

@escape_hatch_gaming 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed this series. Interesting, informative, and definitely entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

@MobyMikePumpkins 2 жыл бұрын

Owls will not perch because its difficult for them to land or takeoff with the house next to it, their wings will hit, move the perch to the top of box and they will use it.

@BamaBass 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, makes sense now that you said it.

@blaircox1589 2 жыл бұрын

Binge watched these last week after finding the channel. Never been so excited for the next video in the series to roll out!

@RoundTripWorld 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best series that I've ever stumbled on

@zaytoven337 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos watching the pond build and come to life and all the night time clips of the animals 👍👍

@WereAllThatBored 2 жыл бұрын

This topic hits home. Imagine trying to spend 100k adding aeration to an 87 acre lake that ranges from 15 to 34 foot deep. HOA's suck.

@Lomu10dh 2 жыл бұрын

Those should be frog eggs, Toad eggs are useally layed in strings not in a group like those in youre pond. This how we reconize the difference between frog and toad eggs them in Holland (Europe)., greetings from the Netherlands, love youre pond project!!!!

@garywalton7176 2 жыл бұрын

Name the Eagle ...Freedom !! Great Video ! Looks like a Sparrow Hawk on the Martin House ! It's really a Falcon !

@felixmakesart 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to every episode! This series is so comforting and interesting

@tenman7242 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for doing this series. It brings so much excitement and happiness to my family and several others I have talked to and read about in these comments. This is the best thing on any channel anywhere. God Bless you and your family.

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

That "Bright star" is actually Venus Its known as the morning/evening star. Cormorants prefer big dead trees so I'm hoping they won't like your area.

@joehop5780 2 жыл бұрын

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@scottstephens7886 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man!!!! I really love watching the progression of your pond.

@martinkuhnjr 2 жыл бұрын

So excited for you and your family thanks again for sharing

@WizzleThump 2 жыл бұрын

YOU SHOULD PAINT THAT NEW WATER GAGE WHITE SO IT DOESN'T RUST, AND SO YOU CAN EASILY SEE IT FROM AFAR!

@ekim7656 2 жыл бұрын

I second that!! It looks like it might already be galvanized or stainless, but being able to see the gage from much further away, especially putting it on the other side of the pond, painting it white would make it much easier to see and a great idea!!

@tracybowling1156 2 жыл бұрын

This has been an excellent series. I'm always excited to see what's next. I wonder how often the diffusers have to be cleaned?

@metzger5850 2 жыл бұрын

Once. I don't know though. Just trying to be closest without going over.

@RandysFiftySevenChevy 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting to see the lights around the dock. One of my favorite channels especially the feeding at the end.

@c.shoefish 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this series, been watching from the start of it and I feel like you do a good job making us all feel like we're part of it.

@Very_Angry_Citizen 2 жыл бұрын

I think I was able to ID that large canine you catch on the trail cam. I believe it is a Red Wolf. In the past they were almost eradicated. The 90's saw a population boom and now found in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and southern Mississippi. Could you grow cypress around the pond? I don't know if the climate is right but it's an idea.

@snappingbear 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a pond build in the south where they planted three 6ft cyprus trees right in the shallow water. They look really good when they mature.

@joshuam5689 2 жыл бұрын

I highly doubt it's a red wolf, the closest to red wolf would be a coyote with red wolf genetics. The red wolf is almost extinct in the wild. There are maybe 20-25 of them left in the wild, their population is all captive and captive breeding and release has been hit or miss. Most populations that have been released have been unable to survive or adapt properly. Most reports estimate around 10 wolves were naturally wild before releases that brought the population up. The population is largely located around North Carolina. It is extirpated in Alabama and the rest of its native range.

@El_Scorcho_ 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else find these videos extremely relaxing? I fell asleep halfway through and then moby woke me up at the end 😂.

@diannerussell2757 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your Videos. Especially the ones including the whole family. Love you Aunt Dianne.

@jstorm7757 2 жыл бұрын

The "Star" should be the planet Venus. Great work on the pond. Love watching the progress

@AYYO_MikeyChill 2 жыл бұрын

No matter what I'm doing, when I get the upload notification, I make it a point to watch the video within an hour of the upload! If not my number one favorite series to follow, hands down top 3 for sure! Awesome work, and I'm sure you don't hear it enough, but a huge THANK YOU not only for sharing this experience with us, but it seems like you're doing the absolute best you can for the wildlife and I cannot express enough how happy that makes me seeing others have such a massive respect for the wildlife.

@gare2742 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you like my idea for some owl box's. Got a couple tips on getting them to start nesting. A good nesting material is untreated wood shavings and dried pine needles or dried leaves 2 too 3 inches off the bottom of the box with drainage. and A 6×7 entrance is good for Barn owl's. And you are going to want the entrance facing North and the box 15 to 20 feet off the ground in a shady area. And if on a pole you are going to want a baffle to keep predators out and the Perch is not necessary only gives predators a foot hold. I really do enjoy your videos of the wildlife and constructing of the pond. Well here's hoping for some Owlets in the near future.

@TCIAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We're working on a one Acre pond build right now, loving the ides that your viewers are able to get from watching this series! Very helpful, thank you for sharing!

@dibroom7101 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Ryan, an awesome series, I’ve followed every episode, please don’t stop 😊

@j9violator159 2 жыл бұрын

Crimson oak pond is looking great 👍 Can’t wait to see the bass hanging out in the pond.

@yah_boy_isaac132 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to be here for the journey love the content

@LovMotherEarth 2 жыл бұрын

So excited to see "new video" this has been a wonderful build. "Build it and they will come" Wildlife that is. Don't forget a bat house for the summer skeeters. Thank you for sharing.

@woohunter1 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love all the wildlife around your (future) bass pond! Even when you get it fully stocked, I’ll still appreciate the wildlife around the pond just as much as the wildlife in it.