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300 Fish in this SWIM POND
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Күн бұрынI'm in Ankeny, IA with CAC Chris Thompson of Just Add Water @Iowawaterscapes to visit his customers and the Water Features they've built.
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@michaelmanese2228 8 ай бұрын
The "Sound" is so relaxing 😊❤️
@bradparker649 8 ай бұрын
That is absolutely stunning watching those fish swim under the rocks is just priceless
@mndovrkdrkmtr9951 7 ай бұрын
I bet the maker of the pond put a price on it
@mosuhu 21 күн бұрын
This is the definition of a dream pond. Simply amazing.
@Jeff-zv9tu 8 ай бұрын
Really love how you did the falls. Looks fantastic. You really have an eye for design.
@anth2684 6 ай бұрын
This for me is the best and favourite design, layout, depth, choice of fish and quantity and I've watched 100s of your videos! Maybe a little more taller plants or smaller trees but otherwise fantastic and honestly I'll say it again the best of the lot!
@Iowawaterscapes 5 ай бұрын
We had a blast building this one! Glad you like it! 😁
@thehigher7672 8 ай бұрын
This is on the better rec ponds I’ve seen on here. Awesome size and water quality
@Iowawaterscapes 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! We are super proud of this one and it is always fun to go back and visit it!
@deluxetransport3208 8 ай бұрын
Real nice. Beats a "pool look" any day. And it's real swimming.
@crystalmorris2930 8 ай бұрын
Love Ankeny have family there! Such a pretty design. The sound is amazing. Love all the fish. I would never leave the back yard!
@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252 8 ай бұрын
Spectacular swim pond! WOW!
@lipsticklodge7526 8 ай бұрын
Nobody knew I had a pond behind my house either...they were amazed when they came into the yard!
@master_zar 8 ай бұрын
Just gorgeous.
@Crystalhurb 8 ай бұрын
Good evening Greg hope your having an amazing day. Wow this is absolutely spectacular. I absolutely love this job. Omg the design is absolutely beautiful. I love every part of this job their are so many different amazing places to enjoy. Fantastic job 👏 have a fantastic week Greg and ill see you next video. Blessings to you and your beautiful family
@GregWittstockThePondGuy 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and supporting!👊
@idahoduckhunter 2 ай бұрын
I wish in these videos they specified pump sizes/ number of pumps. It'd just help understand what goes into these awesome features.
@jb-2714 8 ай бұрын
Very nice. Many hours of enjoyment for all.
@sayotefries 8 ай бұрын
"That's your wife? I though she was your daughter." LUL
@antomano5623 3 ай бұрын
Wow, what dream ponds are made of. Just the right size.
@mikearmando 8 ай бұрын
Great job.
@scottdaniels3033 8 ай бұрын
Now that's a koi pond! ❤
@Aiken47 8 ай бұрын
This is how I would like a swimming pool, in Australia we have a company that does this too.
@samuelgarrod8327 8 ай бұрын
"Most of them have names, we don't know those names but they have them." 😂
@archiedollars1975 8 ай бұрын
So beautiful I want one
@COOPERSCICHILDS 8 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for sharing
@followxiaofei 8 ай бұрын
Man, I love his waterfall shirt.
@arnoldmayii3563 8 ай бұрын
Super cool! I love the size and the design!
@Iowawaterscapes 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@cepontzsons 8 ай бұрын
Holy Moly!
@ER-qx5gg 8 ай бұрын
Sure is a lot of algae in this swim pond. Would you recommend certain types of fish, snails, etc., to help reduce it?
@jenson1569 8 ай бұрын
It’s just what happens, it’s in the sun all day it’s gonna grow algae no matter water.
@AB-ol5uz 8 ай бұрын
they say it takes a year or two for the ecosystem to even out to reduce the amount of algae (or at least some kinds of it)...
@GregWittstockThePondGuy 8 ай бұрын
Majority of the algae is concentrated in the wetland filter where the plants around absorb the excess nutrients.
@The.Oracle. 8 ай бұрын
Cool! What kind of fish? Do you have to restock?
@briang7870 2 ай бұрын
I agree that algae will always grow but that many fish without a lot of plants is a pretty heavy bioload.
@fastgurrrl 8 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@dreams2reality410 2 ай бұрын
Wow that pond is unbelievable. Only thing I would of done different is build up a rock wall in the back for a higher waterfall. Everything else is perfect.
@waterlover 8 ай бұрын
Now this is a pond
@skurinski 8 ай бұрын
wow amazing look
@Pork_Knuckle Ай бұрын
Wow, beautiful. Wonder what the price tag would be for a water feature build like this on my Ranch in Texas. Have a great week everyone.
@GusGusGames 8 ай бұрын
If I had something like tis although I would want koi or huge goldfish I would want bass and blue gill I am itching to have a cool pond like this
@Floki1313 8 ай бұрын
I want one kinda like that but with a waterfall I can jump off of with a hidden cave.
@PaineTrain 8 ай бұрын
Gorgeous
@sandy_sd10 8 ай бұрын
So jealous this is awesome 👌
@GamingBT 8 ай бұрын
Hi, not sure if it was said in the video but I wonder how you keep the fish safe from predators like herons?
@diachilders3271 8 ай бұрын
Idk how they do but I do know that using a pond dye helps hide the fish from overhead predators. Netting is also an option.
@GregWittstockThePondGuy 8 ай бұрын
@@diachilders3271 Yes, you can also consider other deterrents like decoys and motion activated lights and sounds. Here's some of the products we offer for predator control. > www.aquascapeinc.com/predator-control
@cbcdesign001 8 ай бұрын
@@diachilders3271 Netting is an opinion if you don't mind destroying the aesthetic nature of a pond. There are better solutions.
@ellyndriscoll4627 8 ай бұрын
Has everything 😅 I want two! Best of Best!!!❤
@thezanzibarbarian5729 5 ай бұрын
It's quite stunning. Doesn't even look the slightest man made at all.
@JW-mx3qg 7 ай бұрын
Some spend $$$ on cars, boats, RV's, others on a nice pool or pond, I totally would go for this...If I had the money. Well spend and very beautiful. Well done!
@chrisregister8021 8 ай бұрын
I do pools and it's hard enough to manage that. I couldn't imagine maintaining the water in something like this...
@ericboike2324 Ай бұрын
I just put in pool in in Ankeny Iowa actually. And yes to try and manage water quality is a busy task. Our task is to keep the green stuff away and they have an area just for it.
@leonardlipscomb2163 8 ай бұрын
Love it
@Mr-kn6uk 7 ай бұрын
Very nice!!!!
@Jay-qx8ms 8 ай бұрын
i thought these were only for millionaires who blow money on stocking fish, i never thought of a swim pond! This is incredible.
@micstraitee01 8 ай бұрын
Greg have a question how do you figure out how much fish for a pond ?
@ellyndriscoll4627 8 ай бұрын
Me too
@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy 8 ай бұрын
I love all your ponds there all beautiful
@floorjab Ай бұрын
My first thought What about birds eating fish. That's a gorgeous pond though
@mikechoi1577 Ай бұрын
Can you wear sunblock or sunscreen while swimming?
@nicholasweston1576 4 ай бұрын
I have a question would it be possible to make it a saltwater pond so you could not only have fish but corals n invertebrates I know clams clean the water along with many others you could even grow mangroves in the wetland area?.
@jaket8947 2 ай бұрын
Feasible to run all the pumps and such off solar rather than typical electric draw? Either way, that's a fantastic feature.
@scottjohnson5307 8 ай бұрын
Aqua landscape life style
@RobertoAllen 8 ай бұрын
What is the minimum space requirement for a swim pond? Is it possible to build a standard pool sized one in the backyard of a house on a 5k-7k sqft lot? (Asking for us folks in California with smaller lots)
@Iowawaterscapes 8 ай бұрын
They do come in all sizes, no different than a swimming pool. And swim ponds, such as this one, can be customized to fit your space perfectly! The fifth link in Greg's description can lead you to find a CAC near you to construct one as well.
@stevenshepard2381 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful pond, but I wonder what the electric bill is running all those pumps?
@annieyahu676 6 ай бұрын
❤ Absolutely Beautiful ❤😊
@salturcios5191 Ай бұрын
Dope
@theredneckboys7701 3 ай бұрын
Super nice and wish I could have one. The guy says that he don't know why people don't do those instead of swimming pools. It's becaus3 most normal working g class people don't have hundreds of thousands of $$$ to put into that. I just had a 40x60 inground pool put in for $45'000. That same size for o e of these po is would probably be around $250,000
@flipperc6042 5 ай бұрын
Happy fish
@Nguyen12121 7 ай бұрын
How do you keep the herons away? That platform is a perfect fishing spot for predators.
@mistyrichardson6041 8 ай бұрын
❤
@drewjonespdx 8 ай бұрын
Which ones taste the best? Do the different colors have different flavor?
@flipperc6042 5 ай бұрын
How is the waste treatment done in these ponds?
@wydryfly 8 ай бұрын
A Blue Heron has entered the chat.
@makechange5452 5 ай бұрын
It looks like there is a lot of green slime. I feel like if you're not watching your step. You will bust your ass.
@ER-qx5gg 8 ай бұрын
Besides Koi and Goldfish, what other fish may be introduced into a swim pond like this without causing an issue for the balance of the swim pool?
@petersvan7880 8 ай бұрын
We are in Sweden, different climate, but have lots of golden orfe in our swimming pond. It's partly filled with brackish seawater which these fish love :)
@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252 8 ай бұрын
How does a rec pond handle people having lotions or hair treatments? Do people need to shower first, like in a pool?
@GregWittstockThePondGuy 8 ай бұрын
It's personal preference mostly but it being biologically balanced it wouldn't be harmful, of course having an excess of such products on is not recommended either.
@dick2486 6 ай бұрын
How do fish not die in winter ?
@sethmoulton9341 6 ай бұрын
Water is deep enough doesn't freeze. We had -18° F Temps last week. This week warmer and u can see fish hanging out in bottom! It's pretty awesome to see it
@stephanypasnin1474 Ай бұрын
What if u stand on a rock and it pierces the liner?
@sonhuynh8222 Ай бұрын
When one has FU money and knows how to enjoy it 👍🏼
@MistaBell 4 ай бұрын
I'm currently in the design phase of my 1/2 acre pond, and I need some information. How do I contact you?
@PigInTheGaff 8 ай бұрын
Did you have to cut out alot of errs?
@chiccenhawkc 8 ай бұрын
💯🔥💙👍
@sieng8 8 ай бұрын
How much does it cost for a beautiful pond like this? Will the price drop a lot if use only 1/4 of the rock to save money? Thank you
@sethmoulton9341 8 ай бұрын
This pond was similar priced to a 18x40 swimming pool. I know the smaller you go the less they cost. Neighbor has one that is 15x15 and it was very reasonably priced as a landscaping feature
@williamtemple8145 15 күн бұрын
@@sethmoulton9341 - we’re not afraid of the price. How much is the larger one?
@Knutahh Ай бұрын
Swimming around in feces doesn't seem all that tempting :D
@jamesdriggers2011 8 ай бұрын
@1:07 - "can't do that with a swimming pool." Why not?? Are the fish holding up the rock??
@keithhare7367 3 ай бұрын
I need help with mine
@sunrisegameranch9482 4 ай бұрын
what is the cost on average I am interested in having one put in
@sethmoulton9341 4 ай бұрын
Similar in cost to a 18x40pool Much more enjoyable year round!
@AndreKaut 8 ай бұрын
do the fish stay in the pond when it freezes? Or do they have an indoor tank?
@sethmoulton9341 8 ай бұрын
They stay in pond year round
@BIG-ES- 8 ай бұрын
Would have been really cool if you had done a saltwater pond!
@diachilders3271 8 ай бұрын
How did you make those pavers float???
@GregWittstockThePondGuy 8 ай бұрын
They were placed on top on some rocks with the tops and bottom cut out to be level.
@LifeAgentScottNJ 2 ай бұрын
I don’t know. Lots of places to make the mistake of diving in head first and going serious damage. No?
@beatatarczon1402 8 ай бұрын
I only wonder what is the cost of this. How much are these builders?
@sethmoulton9341 8 ай бұрын
The cost was similar to 18'x40swimming pool. Much more enjoyable to spend time around and no pool equipment or chemicals to deal with! Would recommend it any day
@sieng8 8 ай бұрын
@@sethmoulton9341 would you please tell us the price for the 18x40s? Thanks
@toddcrocker4438 2 ай бұрын
Does anyone have an idea of what something like this costs 🤷🏼♂️
@davidsimpson4407 8 ай бұрын
Don’t want to be gross but , what about the fish poop? I’m sure the water is filtered but wouldn’t it be along the bottom and get stirred up?
@GregWittstockThePondGuy 8 ай бұрын
You mean like every lake, river and ocean? We didn’t evolve swimming in Chlorine! I shower when I get out of a pool or hot tub. After a Rec Pond I air dry!
@LukeSchmidt89 7 ай бұрын
That was sailerville 😂 partied there many times
@vincecotton127 8 ай бұрын
Who needs a pool when you can swim in fish shit!
@maclovioberumen1917 8 ай бұрын
What'll you feed them ? 🐠🐠🐠
@sethmoulton9341 8 ай бұрын
Aquascape premium staple fish food. 40lb bags.. go thru 3-4per season!
@johnnysar8615 3 ай бұрын
How much did it cost to build
@sethmoulton9341 3 ай бұрын
It was similar priced to pool we had bid out. Pool itself is less expensive but it's all the extra things that's you have to do with exterior of pools that really add up. We wouldn't trade our pond for pool now that we've had for 3 years!
@johnnysar8615 3 ай бұрын
@@sethmoulton9341 but can i get an estimate of the total cost i hope to one day have one
@johnnysar8615 2 ай бұрын
@@sethmoulton9341yes but how much
@vickycamacho8695 7 ай бұрын
How do you keep snakes out
@sethmoulton9341 7 ай бұрын
Have not had any snakes in pond, turtles though come and go throughout the year!
@flipperc6042 5 ай бұрын
And frogs.
@SpilledMilk888 7 ай бұрын
How much did that cost?
@sethmoulton9341 7 ай бұрын
Pond cost very similar to what the pool we priced out. Decided on pond for the 365 days a year enjoyment!
@FOTBFISHING 8 ай бұрын
I liked my own comment
@kazzana9013 8 ай бұрын
lol, I liked your comment too. Love from New Zealand.
@ultimatefishkeeping 8 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Leti86 8 ай бұрын
Bro like that? 😂😂😂 I liked your comment too
@brettwells5886 8 ай бұрын
Legendary comment. You deserve my like
@axthelmk 7 ай бұрын
Work for work?
@pillbelichick 4 ай бұрын
someone give me some money so i can put this in my yard
@ceciliapreziose3783 3 ай бұрын
a pool is immensely cheaper, some people like to have variety, nice yard, weekend trips, still affordable
@bonze1257 8 ай бұрын
No chance of snakes moving in.
@nickmcgookin247 7 ай бұрын
So a pool with fish
@crazybil150 8 ай бұрын
To answer your first question: Me, I would rather have a swimming pool over that. 1000x’s over and then some. I love swimming in lakes and such but that looks horrible. Also feels like it would add very little value to the home as well. Anyways to each their own.
@jc2604 8 ай бұрын
Why is there a cut every other word. Jeez.
@zybch 6 ай бұрын
Cutting out every millisecond of silence when the guy is talking makes this video feel horribly unprofessional and just unpleasant to listen to.
@The.Oracle. 8 ай бұрын
Can you swim in it?
@The.Oracle. 8 ай бұрын
I love it!
@lexwolf303 6 ай бұрын
But the fish poop in the water. Y’all think it’s safe to swim in it? Any risk of an infection?
@stratolestele7611 Ай бұрын
You ever swim in lakes? How about public pools? Same difference basically.
@PNW_Sportbike_Life 6 ай бұрын
Not deep enough!
@taylorbrewer3033 8 ай бұрын
Aqua scape. Where if you’re not a millionaire, buck off
@sethmoulton9341 8 ай бұрын
Several of my neighbors have ponds, they all are all different shapes and sizes, each as enjoyable as the other, definitely don't have to spend a lot of $$ to be able to enjoy the water
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