DIY Modern Backyard Koi Pond On A Budget

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The build is explained on HomeTalk.com: bit.ly/DIYkoipond
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NOT KEEPING TURTLES. ONE JUST SHOWED UP AND WAS CUTE. REMOVED IT AND PUT IT IN THE CREEK OUT BACK.
My dream of having another koi pond has finally come true, but this time I opted for a a modern look because of the area I decided to put it. So far it is going fantastic and such a peaceful retreat for me to enjoy the fish and relax.
$299 - 20'x25' Firestone 45 mil EPDM Pond Liner: webbsonline.com/Item/Fireston...
$409 - Laguna Clear Flo 2000 Filter Kit: amzn.to/2rBmJ8k
$30 - fountain pump
$60 for 4 Koi
$8 for the original koi
$30 for large Koi
$9 for 30 goldfish
$60 for 2 water lilies
$12 for 3 water hyacinth and 1 water lettuce
$88 for 22 of the flat pavers (got them 1/2 off)
$100 for 2 large 6' waterfall pavers
$20 for 4 bags of cement
$200 for 40 bags of small white "pond rocks" from Home Depot
$1325 TOTAL POND BUILD as seen in this video
(addition $100 for used Pondmaster 950 pump and pond master filter...not currently in use in the pond)
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@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

NOT KEEPING TURTLES. Hey everyone, thanks for all the kind words and advice I've received after posting this video. Because I get a lot of comments because I chose to include shots of a baby turtle that just appeared one day (that I removed and put in the creek out back), I decided to try to pin this up top to let you know that i understand about turtle care and have no intention of keep them in this pond. If they were to get out and go over to the pool, they would die...and I don't want to put up barrier arounds the pond to keep them in. Surprisingly...the larger turtles can pull themselves out of the pond using the edge because I keep it filled close to the top. Anyway, thanks for caring about the well-being of turtles! I'll make sure I stay vigilant and keep them out.

@vaazig 6 жыл бұрын

Creative Fish Studio I used to keep my water level up high, but it resulted in a couple of suicides as the koi accidentally banked themselves. Now I keep it 10 cm below the edge and it's working well

@Jimi182 3 жыл бұрын

I LIKE THE MODERN LOOK !!! Also I breed raise and sell only standard fin koi ( because like you I dont like butterfly fin koi as much) if you are interested let me know here and we can work it out.

@t3dwards13 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Although I was hoping you'd show the plumbing as well.

@andreaberryman5354 3 жыл бұрын

The turtle will keep coming back-you have easy dinner. If it was a red-eared slider, they are threatened in the wild. It is incredibly awesome you attracted one. They shouldn't bug your big fish.👍

@jaggercarson8832 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

@toastoneggs7356 6 жыл бұрын

How did I end up here and why do I want a pond now

@motomax13 5 жыл бұрын

you my friend, have experienced the world of youtube.

@johndefriee1982 5 жыл бұрын

get your shovel out!!

@MonsterBuddy10 7 жыл бұрын

I normally don't care for modern styled ponds but that's just gorgeous. You did a phenomenal job, absolutely beautiful and stunning!

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bigfoot! Please don't lurk in my woods and eat my fish ;)

@MrLabYoshi 7 жыл бұрын

So this is what youve been up to. The pond looks good, very modern look, even better that its DIY. Cant wait for your 40g reef tank update.

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's been a year since I started the 40g reef. For the most part everything is the same....it's had some ups and downs, but it is still going. The main thing to take a hit was my corals. I'm just getting back from traveling and already am leaving for another trip. I'll try to do an update on it when I get back.

@Lt.852 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Plants really keep the water clear and clean. I use only plants, no chemicals or treatments necessary. Water lettuce is really pretty. The water always tests perfect, which equals healthy fish. Enjoy!!!!

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

That's excellent Linda!

@Lt.852 7 жыл бұрын

Well, plants and cleaning the filter a lot!

@mckennamelaas5057 4 жыл бұрын

lol I read that as “the water always tastes perfect” I was concerned for a second

@boostjunkieMike 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning pond setup. I love how you incorporated everything else in your back yard with it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@suecox2308 6 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful--love the sleek modern look. Great job.

@fayehyuga5259 6 жыл бұрын

Pro tip, you really need some shrimp and algae eaters for open sun water but especially shrimp to tend the plants and help them grow as well as eating dead fish that you don't catch.

@elisscaliving5864 4 жыл бұрын

Faye Hyuga no you don’t

@lewisgan1197 2 жыл бұрын

what type of shrimp though all the shrimp that are in my area are either tiny or are salt water

@jieruio 6 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome! Thanks so much for sharing the process. The finished product is beautiful. (The all in cost is unbelievable!!!) Thanks so much for sharing! I don't think I would every leave the house! Love it!

@liraziyad5806 7 жыл бұрын

Just some info from my years of having my pond. If your pond is 2000 gal you really want a pump and filter that are almost double that. It will give you way clearer water and keep the water moving. Also, I used to make the mistake of turning one pump off and on but that is the main oxygenator you have so unless you put a hose into your return line which will suck in air and oxygenate your pond (Pong guru show what I mean in one of his videos) and with plants in the pond, don't turn it off especially at night or you may come out to dead fish. Looks sleek! Congrats!

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lira! I always have the waterfall running.

@vaazig 6 жыл бұрын

Creative Fish Studio Last year here in London we had a hot spell with temperatures up to 33C and a lot of people lost their Koi. We lost the biggest one we had (60cm-ish). Air stone is the way to go.

@bradfordpalmer2298 5 жыл бұрын

I added a water fall with a 10 foot deep cistern and let the cool water. circulate out of the cistern down the rocks. It cools the water, aerates it and adds volume to my existing pond. it was a monumental job!! lol

@sothesalamilidwontfit 6 жыл бұрын

it's adorable how the fish follow you when you walk around. also beautiful pond! your fishies seem happy :)

@PaulLaurinD 4 жыл бұрын

I love this build. I’m heading to buy some border pavers because I’m going for a clean modern look. Thanks for the tips.

@DucTran-kf8up 7 жыл бұрын

I'm actually kinda jealous of your pond, lol

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+Duc Tran I'm jealous of it too. It gets to sun itself in my backyard all day while I have to go to work. 😂

@ZOZOE4159 6 жыл бұрын

Your backyard is beautiful Nicely done sir, well done indeed

@johnnoble3119 Жыл бұрын

What a great job!!! That’s perfect work on a challenging project!!

@andreaberryman5354 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm using cinder blocks for the walls, then you put the pavers on top, use felt to protect the liner from the concrete. Part of the reason is hydrostatic pressure. It's a detention pond for drainage that retains water at a certain height, then floods and drains into and open well. It's cool to see the squared off look I was wanting to do. Cool job!

@CC123Aus 6 жыл бұрын

Top job mate. I really like your design and setup. I recently did something similar here in Australia and had a few algae bloom issues as my pond is also in direct sunlight. I fixed it with a great natural solution. A mate of mine suggested I do a bog filter. And wow, the pond is 100% crystal clear and I have a great selection of water plants right next to it that are feed by the fish poop and Algae. So if you want to try a bog filter (easy to do after you have already put in a pond) I highly recommend it. Its basically a natural filter and there are a few good youtube DIY clips if you do a search. Anyhow, hope your pond is still going well and thanks again for the upload. Cheers CC123

@juanzapata7701 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!!!! I like the flat stone, nice clean, modern look..

@adamboyle4413 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning pond and stunning fish! This is fantastic!

@xweetok265 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome. My mom is wanting to do a koi/goldfish in the future and we willl be using this as our blue print. Pretty Awesome

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool! She's going to love having a pond

@tartarus1322 7 жыл бұрын

xweetok265 does she know anything about fish or the nitrogen cycle?

@xweetok265 7 жыл бұрын

I do. imma do it for her and maintain it. I have a few fish tanks of mine

@teresah714ify 6 жыл бұрын

What a back yard! Beautiful!

@charlesmartin7347 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this pound and your transparency about the cost. New Subscriber 👍

@hooktherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We love it. I’ve upgraded the filter to a larger one, but I overall it’s stayed pretty much the same. Doing really well now.

@pappafett9826 6 жыл бұрын

Nice pond..the fish look happy...mine will have mostly gold fish in the beginning. .then i will add koi if all goes well.

@mirola73 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, very nice. Thinking about doing something similar, but part dug, part half walls. Getting all the construction stuff from a very long ago abandoned building site, free is always the best. USD 8 for that nice koi is a steal !

@darked777 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your video is a inspiration to my project, love your explanations 🙏

@m72e592863 7 жыл бұрын

I like the modern look. The flat stones are really nice and even.

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Getting those stones to be even was the hardest part to figure out. Once I came up with a plan, it was actually pretty easy

@garrycole9187 4 жыл бұрын

I was suddenly given this video and I am glad because you did a great job.

@stephentuohy9000 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. I would highly recommend a bog system for filtration. They're simple and inexpensive. You can do it the same way you built your pond. Way more efficient and effective. Twice a year back flush the pvc pipes and that's it. Your setup is perfect for it. Make it slightly elevated so you have your desired waterfall height and overhang. Fill it with bulbs like tiger lilies, elephant ears, caladiums and at the edges of the bog where it meets your trim stone plant creeping jenny so it cascades over. It only has to be 12 inches deep, mine is deeper about 30 inches. I had the room. Crystal clear water with less hassle and cost. I get several turtles a year in my pond. The bigger ones eat the smaller comets. They stay about 3 days on average and move on. I used to have a racoon that showed up around dawn and would sit in the pond waiting for a gold fish to get close. He was good for a couple of fish a week.

@hooktherapy Жыл бұрын

I was moving in that direction. I had plans to double the length of the pond toward the fire pit and build a bog on the other side of the fence to spill into it. However, we ended up selling the house to move to Michigan.

@stephentuohy9000 Жыл бұрын

@@hooktherapy I'm in northern Minnesota so pond heaters

@stephentuohy9000 Жыл бұрын

You're really well read on your hobby but just incase you haven't had to before when you winterize your pond in cold climates here's a few pointers that will save money and fish. Stop feeding them when the water temperature is 40F degrees and colder. They will hibernate. Only comets and koi will survive temps below 60F. Shubunkins will most likely die in 50F water. Use at least 2 got aeration outputs to keep oxygen in the water. I used 2 pond heaters ($39 a piece to prevent it from icing over. All hoses that drive water should under water completely. So they don't rupture. Enjoy Michigan

@bettafishfeeding9904 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea, thanks for your sharing with this video

@nadiarseneault2280 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 5X6 next to me 1/4 corner gazebo. The deepest is 18" so I'm limited to smaller fishies. Me and my husband are thinking of expanding the pond to hug the entire gazebo. Accessing the gazebo with a bridge or something... Large plans for the future! Great video, awesome job, LOVE your backyard!

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nadi! The two new koi have been hiding since I put them in the other day.

@DJ_LittlePea 7 жыл бұрын

This looks so amazing I love it 🤗🤗🤗

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+PsychedelicBabe thanks! I'm out of town again and can't wait to get back and enjoy it.

@MrFree006 3 жыл бұрын

The pond is looking great.

@jasonhare8540 6 жыл бұрын

My dream is to do this with local game fish ... Try to put in a nice little viewing deck below ground level into the water port hole style .... Maybe even do a little barbless fishing on the weekends ...

@reyouk3672 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful pond love the work❤

@baileyinfleurs 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful yard. Inspiring for my own

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+Bailey Boehm Thank you! I enjoy working on the yard.

@lindseywhidden1676 5 жыл бұрын

Nice rock additions. Flat looks good. Most DIY looks like it is DIY design

@pappafett9826 5 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful..great job

@ghggp1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Beautifully done!

@baileyhaubenreiser1692 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great pond ! I hope you post more videos updating this ! Totally subscribing!

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+bailey haubenreiser thanks for the sub! More videos coming

@MrJaetone 7 жыл бұрын

wow $1300 ,You have just inspired me ,GREAT JOB

@DebTim 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony.. wow.. this is incredible!! What a beautiful sanctuary! Really outstanding work Tony. Have a wonderful summer enjoying all your hard work!! =D

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deb! It's been very rewarding to sit and enjoy the hard work that was put in to build it. It took a little while to figure out how I was going to set the stones at the edge, but so far the cement seems to have been the right way to go.

@DebTim 7 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine how hard and long it took you to dig it.. unless you used a bobcat. That's what I would have done. I love the design but that's for forte!! It's elegant and very esthetically pleasing. I'm sure the fish think they are in heaven too. =D

@kingdaviddd2411 6 жыл бұрын

this is pretty amazing!!

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We still love it after 6 months

@thegreatarkanum3037 2 жыл бұрын

excellent, great idea for me to build my koi pond ,

@lauraslifejourney238 7 жыл бұрын

Love this pond y'all did great

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+Laura Jackson Strickland thanks Laura! We sure do love how it turned out. My wife wasn't so sure about my plans for a pond, but she likes it now that it is finished.

@lauraslifejourney238 7 жыл бұрын

I bet si I would too

@WALLUMOT 7 жыл бұрын

Love the pond. The pool too.😊 I have just recorded my pond and put it on YT? I recorded it on my phone under in the water to see what it is like.

@micahwhalen3866 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great job! Looks very clean.

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Modern wasn't my first choice, but as I looked at the area I was going to put it...it just made sense to keep it clean and work with the lines of the surrounding cement.

@renatosilva-pancho7714 6 жыл бұрын

Belíssimo tanque, Parabéns!!!

@TheMoonDejesus 4 жыл бұрын

It looks really nice. I like the modern clean look of it. I kind want you to put the same tiles around your pool and match the pool and pond. I’ve watched about 100 pond videos and every time I wanted them to have not used a black pond liner for their swimming pond but for the first time I wish the pool was dark, a gray stone or something. Probably won’t do all that but it would look really elegant, like you had a koi pond and a swimming pod.

@TheMoonDejesus 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re pool is plastic liner it’s totally doable. I’d put dark liner and do a stone cap in an L to go over the ledge. It would look legit

@GREENFROGRC 6 жыл бұрын

Nice amazing how filling in pond holes with water make them look so much smaller. Awesome video. Later

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Crazy how much smaller it felt when we added water

@zettatakem5414 6 жыл бұрын

It, s beautiful

@WaterfallnowVancouver 6 жыл бұрын

Fish seem happy!

@MagicToaster90 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pond!

@k.johnsonj5338 6 жыл бұрын

Great job

@brettschneider8521 7 жыл бұрын

Ive been waiting for this. I have followed all the progression on Instagram

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I had a lot of work travel around after I started on the project, so it took a while to finalize it all. Still need to put the finishing touches on it

@6lr6ak6 3 жыл бұрын

Great job there,

@FireEater 11 ай бұрын

Father and son project I love it

@iHeartAddie 7 жыл бұрын

You should put a double seat swing thing next to the koi pond! I would sit there all day reading a book 😍

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

that's not a bad idea

@garetharcher3118 4 жыл бұрын

great pond you should be proud of it

@ihatemygamertagandiwanteda5926 6 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie that would make a nice hot tub or jacuzzi especially with the view behind it you could make a mini infinite pool/hot tub

@VaneMert 6 жыл бұрын

I love this!!!! 😍

@sinannv3611 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing pond

@hooktherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We love it

@charmnGUY 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@mihailsimeonov3756 7 жыл бұрын

Thats a dream pond if you ask me ! Great work

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thank! It has been a dream of mine to build one after we bought the house, but there wasn't a good spot for it. During recent renovations, the perfect spot opened up. My wife was kind enough to let the new patio stop short of where the deck used to go...which allowed me to put the pond there.

@mihailsimeonov3756 7 жыл бұрын

I live in a house too and I have recently spoke to my dad about making a small pond in the garden. He might consider doing it with me along, but it does not look easy at all. My biggest concern is the water system and keeping the young Kois away from my 5 cats .

@philoscifer 7 жыл бұрын

Looks great, really impressive

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Trinh thanks! We really enjoy it.

@romeritodeguia4392 6 жыл бұрын

very nice pond.i like it.

@Amanda-ut1kf 6 жыл бұрын

I totally saving money just to make this it relaxing i wonder if you can sit inside of the Lake with the koi that would be very nice.I love nature this would be perfect for me.😁☺

@Nick210 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am really happy with how it turned out.

@littlesniperop7600 7 жыл бұрын

+Creative Fish Studio I wish I could do that but my parents will not let me :/

@AdrianosThaGreat 6 жыл бұрын

So awesome man!

@anthonythomas6250 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this came out sweet. Nice Job.

@hooktherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! We still really enjoy it

@CatchEmAllFishingZakCatchEm 6 жыл бұрын

that pond is sexy as hell!

@MikeGoesFishin 6 жыл бұрын

Catch Em All Fishing ayeeeeeee

@ball4lifevlogs266 6 жыл бұрын

Catch Em All Fishing yayyeett

@ball4lifevlogs266 6 жыл бұрын

Catch Em All Fishing love your videos

@ball4lifevlogs266 6 жыл бұрын

Catch Em All Fishing make pond like that for your gold fish and koi fish live yahh videos

@fernandoFlores-oi2km 6 жыл бұрын

wats up i Subscribed to u

@santamonicahelpassistant418 5 жыл бұрын

The pond looks great :) - Chuan

@garyhardy9511 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job mate

@tv4184 6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I wanna do except might have to do it a bit above ground because of things that might get to the koi in Texas.

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Just had a snake come and eat one of my fish

@49richard 7 жыл бұрын

Great job and setup! I see you have a pretty clear pool too... what I use to clarify my pond's water is the Ph- for the pool. It kill algue instantly and the fish will suck the rocks clean., and best of it it is not armful to the fish. I also like very much your water drain setup... very clever

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So far everything is going great with it. The UV Filter actually clears the water up really well...especially considering it is in the direct sun about 6 hours. Does the PH- mess with your water chemistry or does it bring the PH back to where it needs to be?

@49richard 7 жыл бұрын

I did not know that you had a UV filter, which is great specially with 6 hour of sun. You can use the same water analyser kit that you use for the pool to fix your ph, knowing that the rain is more alkalyne that it use to be... I spry the area taht have algae groth with the PH- as needed and as I do I can see the algae breakup, specially the green filamented one, and they float to the surface and the fish rush in to suck the are. It does not affect the water chemistry except lower the ph. Mind you I use just what is needed to treat spot areas. Have a goos summer enjoying the pond.

@renelopez2244 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice

@travisdjermyn 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@algerome28 6 жыл бұрын

love the pond!!! but only suggestion you need a stable basking spot for the turtles so they wont get shell rot from soaking in the water for too long. they need a dry spot

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I understand that about the turtles. All turtles get removed and placed in the creek out back. This is a fish pond.

@IrvingNolasco 6 жыл бұрын

thats awesome bro!

@Jimi182 7 жыл бұрын

love the style of your pond. I have a suggestion. for clearer water run water thu 300 micron filter socks either inside your waterfall box or make a box to house it. 300 micron grabs all the algea in the water collum

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+Jimi182 that's a great suggestion. In the initial build I had a waterfall box, but switch to pushing the hose straight from the filter in between the two waterfall blocks. I'll see if there is a way to incorporate it somehow

@8262laura 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

thanks. we love it

@Fowler96 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Winnipeg! Great set up man!

@hooktherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryden. Definitely didn't think everything through while making this and learned a lot. Overall, I'm still super happy with it. Bigger filter has made maintenance so much easier.

@cuppacuppytriaz3816 3 жыл бұрын

Mmmm look amazing

@worldoffish4573 6 жыл бұрын

I really wish I saw this before building my new pond.....

@xsteel3292 2 жыл бұрын

Looks FANTASTIC! Where did you find your 1'x2' pavers? I can't find them, especially nice looking ones like yours. Thank you

@fernandoFlores-oi2km 6 жыл бұрын

koi is my fav fish

@BlueRidgeParanormalEst 6 жыл бұрын

those are not koi. thee knock offs I know been into ponds for a longgg time

@47122570 6 жыл бұрын

looks awesome!!

@hooktherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really enjoying it now that it isn't so hot outside

@lawrenceuk4474 6 жыл бұрын

Hey i have put a video of my fish pond up. Made from decking feel free to take a peek guys and gals:)

@systemdeadlock 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@familliarnori6493 7 жыл бұрын

Those goldfish are going to get big!

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+Familliar Nori yes. They can get quite large

@paulneill6897 9 ай бұрын

The birds are gona believe that’s a crane for a second 😂 but beautiful pond

@arnoldmayii3563 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@LilJohn_80 7 жыл бұрын

Nice pond..The waterfall idea is pretty cool..Need a better selection on your koi fish though..lol..

@minhajeee 4 жыл бұрын

Please suggest what can we do during winter season, specially north east... I want to build one but not sure about winter ❄️

@jansencolella6843 4 жыл бұрын

Love this

@thomaslindgren910 7 жыл бұрын

Are you going to add any guppies to the pond as well... really help to control mosquitoes and just adds a little extra life to the pond. Also, at the end of the season you will be surprised at what kind of color variation developed on its own. I like the sunset colored golden guppies because they are easier to see but any will work.

@hooktherapy 7 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Lindgren I actually was breeding some with the goal to add them to the pond. I just haven't yet., but I put some in our fountain in the front yard. I've got a bunch.