How to Build a Koi Pond Video - Part 1 by Pondguru

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Click 'SHOW MORE' for full video description and useful links.
Black epoxy pond paint: geni.us/vPU
Aquamax Eco 8000 pump: geni.us/2kMq
Nexus 210 filter: geni.us/qN4
EA Evo 110 UV filter: geni.us/4AlG
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Part 1 of a koi pond I constructed at Durham in North East England in 2011. The video explains the various stages and tasks involved in making the design function properly while ensuring that the system is easily maintainable. The total gallonage is 3000 (UK) which equates to approx. 14000 litres.
Filter is a Nexus 210, UV is an Evo 55 watt and the pump is an Aquamax Eco 8000.
Part 2 explains how the filter system works, how the path and decking were constructed and has finished video of the pond, deck and garden once it was cleared up.
Contact me any time for advice on 07772848730 or on pondguru@btinternet.com
*PLEASE NOTE I HAVE CLOSED TYNE VALLEY AQUATICS AND NOW SELL MEDIA FROM HOME ONLINE. COLLECTING MEDIA IS NO PROBLEM JUST RING OR EMAIL ANY TIME.*
My phone number (Richard) 07772848730
My email address sales@filterpro.co.uk
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@pondguru 7 жыл бұрын

Click 'READ MORE' for full video description and useful links. Black epoxy pond paint: geni.us/vPU Aquamax Eco 8000 pump: geni.us/2kMq Nexus 210 filter: geni.us/qN4 EA Evo 110 UV filter: geni.us/4AlG How to make a fish pond: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpxjnpiav9iYYoU.html How to make a raised wooden fish pond: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5iJnt2grt6Rk4k.html How to make a wildlife pond: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ep6pjJhhx9i0pnU.html Part 1 of a koi pond I constructed at Durham in North East England in 2011. The video explains the various stages and tasks involved in making the design function properly while ensuring that the system is easily maintainable. The total gallonage is 3000 (UK) which equates to approx. 14000 litres. Filter is a Nexus 210, UV is an Evo 55 watt and the pump is an Aquamax Eco 8000. Part 2 explains how the filter system works, how the path and decking were constructed and has finished video of the pond, deck and garden once it was cleared up. BIOHOME FILTER MEDIA, FILTER UPGRADE KITS AND FOAMS HERE: www.filterpro.co.uk **PLEASE NOTE I HAVE CLOSED TYNE VALLEY AQUATICS AND NOW SELL MEDIA FROM HOME ONLINE. COLLECTING MEDIA IS NO PROBLEM JUST RING OR EMAIL ANY TIME.** My phone number (Richard) 07772848730 My email address sales@filterpro.co.uk

@ashleydutton7548 6 жыл бұрын

The black epoxy paint how good is that? I'm deciding if I should just pay someone to fibreglass it or get it rendered and use the paint my concern with the paint is if the render is to fail then the paint also would creating a leak what are your thoughts on this??

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, as it was a koi pond there were many stages to the construction. Most of my other ponds are made with liner and stone so they are quite simple.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

The way the weather is I'd love to be in Florida right now.

@nickygreenfingers 4 жыл бұрын

Great pond , Water is such a wonderful thing to have in the garden,my best wishes

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

No worries, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating.

@pondguru 13 жыл бұрын

No worrries, thanks for appreciating, man. Part 2 will have much more video of the finished system.

@wilterpuyawan5666 9 жыл бұрын

your videos are all inspired me. great. planning to build when i get home in the Philippines.

@pondguru 9 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the videos and best of luck with the pond building.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your building work.

@FreehandElm 12 жыл бұрын

What originally drew me to your videos was hunting. What intrigued me is that you look a lot like my uncle Dave. What kept me and got me to subscribe was that like him, youre a total boss

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

No worries, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.

@pondguru 10 жыл бұрын

No worries, man. I really enjoyed doing this one.

@pondguru 10 жыл бұрын

Yea that is it. A good glug of PVA helps workability and allows the render to stick to blocks easier.

@nazmulmediauk3791 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. Thanks

@cepson 11 жыл бұрын

Occasionally I think to myself, "You know, I really want to do a [insert beautiful home improvement project here]. But I want to do it myself." Then I come to KZfaq and watch a professional doing it, and I realize it can either be done well or be done by myself, but not both.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what the US guys used as a mix to prevent leaching as there seems to be more concrete ponds than line ones on KZfaq from US contractors. Thanks for the compliment - your projects are much more involved than mine and I dare say the good weather you get over there reduces the risk of a washout during construction like we suffer over here. Feel free to add any of your videos as responses to any of mine, no worries.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Water which comes out when cleaning filters is perfect for growing crops or greening up lawns.

@ArmageddonAfterparty 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Will have a look on your other builds.

@ArmageddonAfterparty 5 жыл бұрын

Already subscribed, probably years ago, means I must have seen some of em hahaha.

@namyiwade3412 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@leemel72 11 жыл бұрын

excellent pond, love the video thanks.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Sound advice, no worries.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

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

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

It does work as a plasticiser quite well, yes.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

You can get bottom drains for liner. They will have a flanged connector, fixing ring and thick rubber seal (washer).

@RubiMelange 12 жыл бұрын

The pond you made turned out beautifully :) I wish I could do something similar to this. How deep is this pond?

@SeaRockinvestments 8 жыл бұрын

very good project i will do the same to my farm

@jamesmortimer9795 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone has finally considered sword attacks when designing koi ponds. About time.

@jonjarvis8134 11 жыл бұрын

That's brill Iv just Built myself a Koi pond and was thinking of having it Rendered thanks

@pondguru 13 жыл бұрын

Part 2 will have much more video of the finished pond. I still need to put a couple of lenghts of decking down (I was 2 lenghts short!!) and install a tool shed on the decking near the filter.

@pondguru 13 жыл бұрын

It is in Newton Hall.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes I have. I appreciated you taking time out of your busy schedule to make that valuable comment. Thanks for watching.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

Temperature does make a hell of a difference to how much the fish want to feed and how easily they can digest the high protein food.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Provided the filter and UV have water flowing through them it doesn't really matter which end the pump is at although I prefer in the middle of the system so its handling filtered water with no chance of jamming.

@koiinthepond 13 жыл бұрын

Nice job well done

@carypappass 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's great !

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

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

@liamwalters5029 5 жыл бұрын

That’s called a brick on edge , a soldier course is a brick vertical, good video helping me out as I’m building a pond for a mate at moment, normally watch your canister filter vids as I keep Cichlids’s, thanks

@diggerash7325 9 жыл бұрын

Well done excelent job

@Prefex21 11 жыл бұрын

Damn that's nice! I want one!

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

I just put a good 'glug' of PVA in the mixer and mix until the mix feels and spreads right. There probably is a specific amount of PVA to use but I don't know what that is. The mix just looks and spreads right. I don't use plaster as plaster is an indoor product.

@HighDesertGarden 12 жыл бұрын

Pondguru, I am doing my own pond in my back yard and was hoping you could please tell me the proportions for the plaster mix that you use? Also, do I need to do two coats of plaster like you did? My pond is in-ground and I'm doing concrete walls rather than block.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

As soon as the first coat went tacky but before it hardened. Depends on how quickly it dries but I normally do the first coat, wait an hour or two then apply the second followed by whatever is left in the tin around the inside edges and base.

@DavidJHarrisonEssex Жыл бұрын

Hi. 1st time viewer. I've just started digging my pond. I've seen ponds with the wall on the 'outside of the water area', yours looks more solid.

@pondguru Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the video useful - best of luck with the pond.

@sarcasmo57 2 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty nice. I wonder how it is now, 10 years on.

@tinynoggin 11 жыл бұрын

wow all your projects are very nice indeed. wish i can afford one and more importantly, have time and company to enjoy them.

@pondguru 13 жыл бұрын

90% of the ponds I make are at ground level but 'proper' koi ponds tend to be partially raised to keep out frogs / toads, to prevent wind blown debris entering the pond, and to allow a bottom drain scenario on level land as the filter (if gravity fed through a boittom drain) needs to be level with the water height. Also, some people put in a viewing window in one of the walls so they can see their fsh through the side of the pond. Never installed one of those myself. Yet.

@ufoialienhunter1652 4 жыл бұрын

Do you ever have any trouble with cracking and leaks when using paint. I’m starting my pond this spring and can’t decide to use paint or liner.

@hooray4poop 12 жыл бұрын

great job

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

Mine is a bit more suited to koi. 30m x 26m x 5m deep, speing fed and clay lined with a nation of plants. It is in a few of the videos on my pond playlist.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

I generally just add PVA glue and plasticiser to make it sticky but easy to work with. The paint is what makes it properly waterproof. Two good coats in nice weather.

@Onlyonejosiff 7 жыл бұрын

hey there, sry iam building my own pond 12 ft long 10ft wide n 4ft deep.. just wanted to no how to do my base do i need to put some sort of bored down on the floor 1st for concrete or can i just lay on top of mud exc? thanks

@ShriKrisna108 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pond Guru ji, does sloppy floor help debris to run to bottom drain and how much slop is good for bottom floor for the pond to drag debris to fall in bottom drain? Does sloppy floor really help to get rid of debris faster?

@pondguru 13 жыл бұрын

Potentially, yes but the clearance around the drain dome is about 5mm and there isn't exactly a whirlpool sucking everything in there so some may survive. Maybe.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

I use a paint from a company called ASK Coatings. It is called simply 'Pond Paint' and is available in different colours. A product called G4 is also very good. Both are painted onto cured (dry) render.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

In a cement mix the PVA can't come to any harm and won't be affected by UV from the sun. It allows render to be applied to vertical surfaces much easier and improved workability of render.

@WacoTobaco 10 жыл бұрын

Thanx alot mate.

@neilcook9650 11 жыл бұрын

Cool just looking for tips as in thinking of building a concrete pond. Half below and half above ground.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

If it was G4, yes and the render would need to be perfectly dry before applying it. But this is 'Pond paint' from ASK coatings. It can be painted onto render which isn't perfectly dry and only needs 2 coats.

@willydamara 8 жыл бұрын

good job

@pondguru 8 жыл бұрын

+Willy Damara Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Can't remember exactly but I'd imagine around 6"-8" Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.

@aixsa3877 4 жыл бұрын

Please tell me more about your cement mixer used in this video.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

It is approx 1.5m deep. (5 feet).

@HighDesertGarden 12 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I'm new to this cement & plaster thing so I'm sure my questions will show my ignorance in this area. You use 4 parts sand and 1 part Portland cement? but, how much PVA glue and how much plaster?

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

I do have a couple of fishing videos in the 'Wildlife and bushcraft' playlist on my channel, yes.

@pondguru 10 жыл бұрын

No worries, man.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Groovy

@dennisjensen6128 12 жыл бұрын

it looks really good what you are done, and love your videos. I will create my own pool, a home on my patio which is bricked up. What do you use to make it waterproof. Ps: This text is translated by google translate because my English is not so good. /Dennis, Denmark

@RenaisanceFare 11 жыл бұрын

Pondguru may not be sure what that means, but I do! The answer is Absolitely YES, but you need a pump and filter system that is specially made for outdoor ponds, and possibly a heater for winter. Your kids' goldfish should be very happy outdoors. They can live for years and grow as large as Koi (the species are related) eventually! Goldfish are a great 'starter' pet for kids. They are easy to care for, and can even be trained to take food from the kids' hands, if they are gentle and patient.

@Adaptelltd 8 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, I am planning a pond for my garden. I would like to have a raised pond with a cascade and window. Do you have any videos making anything like this or can you give any advice? I have been through a lot of your stuff already. Thanks Karl.

@pondguru 8 жыл бұрын

+Adaptelltd Dear Karl the only pond I have been involved with which had a window in was installed by someone else -company name Mr Koi. If you check out his website it will have loads of information on here: mrkoi.co.uk/

@Adaptelltd 8 жыл бұрын

Pondguru Outdoors Many thanks, love your work by the way.

@leeoliver4063 8 жыл бұрын

iv kept pump fed ponds for years but am eager to learn the bottom drain system which is best in your eyes

@pondguru 8 жыл бұрын

For a 'proper' koi pond the purists would use a bottom drain system as it only has the dome part of the drain inside the pond. Most would worry that fish will damage themselves on a pump or pipes in the pond but that is rare. A bottom drain pond with the base sloping correctly to the drain will remove all the dirt from the pond batter than if there was a pimp sitting at the bottom of the pond but it is really down to budget and personal choice. If the pond is purely for koi and you're prepared to use a higher budget I'd say go for bottom drain every time.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

The amount of bricks per square metre is all you need to know from builders merchant. It will vary slightly as there are a couple of different common sizes in the UK. Once you know that all you need to do is measure your pond walls and work out how many bricks you will need based in how many square metres there are in the wall.

@edwardmcgarry7917 8 жыл бұрын

most excellent !!!............the new tenants are gonna be happy.......

@pondguru 8 жыл бұрын

+edward mcgarry Glad you enjoyed the video - yes the fish were most happy to get back into here.

@Dan-ru2pz 11 жыл бұрын

hello pondguru, a question about what sand do you use for the internal render, fine sharp or red plastering, cheers.

@pondguru 13 жыл бұрын

If you chucked enough in there, yes. I should have videod the bottom drain just before I filled the pond as it has a plastic dome which protects the main drain and stops the fish and large waste getting down the drain whilst allowing the smaller waste to leave the pond and go to the filter. In this video, you just see the 4" drain fitting in the bottom with no protector fitted.

@pondguru 13 жыл бұрын

No worries, man. If you were really keen, I could ask the guy if he would mind you having a look, as I have to go there next week to erect a shed on the decking and finish the part 2 video.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

Just ordinary PVA from builders merchants. It is usually added to the water for the mix but can be put straight into mixer as long as it is well mixed afterwards.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

No, the part 2 video shows the bypass pipes to prevent chilling the water.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

The bottom drain is concreted in then rendered around then the render is painted with waterproof paint. It would cost maybe 3.5-4k if you took only material costs into consideration.

@WacoTobaco 10 жыл бұрын

Hi I am about to built ( renew actually ) my pond and i would like to render the inside of the pond. You mention that for your render you used sand - cement - plasticizer and "lots of pva". Are you refering to pva glue? Something like WATERPROOF EVO-BOND PVA ?

@reidsmith3002 10 жыл бұрын

do you have any idea how the cost of using brick compares to using glass or acrylic? I feel like brick would be would more expensive than the glass or acrylic after labor if you paid a mason

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

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

@krzysztofklapacz1142 11 жыл бұрын

Hi pondguru. Can you help me and tell how long after 1 coat of ASK paint you applied 2nd. Thanks

@tospicy4ya 11 жыл бұрын

How did u make bottom drain filter water tight? What do u think cost would be if I did it myself?

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

No but if there was more area then I would have. The ground here was hard clay so we just went with a good depth of concrete using 20mm gravel.

@neilcook9650 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just noticed u have a shop near me.

@scottylad79 11 жыл бұрын

lol thats how long it took him to build 5.10 -5.20 hes growin a lovely big white beard lol just in time for xmas lol good job

@2k8domere 11 жыл бұрын

did you only need to use two coats of black ? do you not need to do two clear aswell ? thanks

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

1st coat is just yellow building sand and finish top coat is rendering sand. It is red so maybe is also known as red plastering sand. Sometimes when I get it in small bags it does have plastering sand written on the bag.

@luvmahadoo5447 7 жыл бұрын

Hello how can i reduce the spillway power of my canister to have a smooth result as yours?

@pondguru 7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you just need an in line flow control valve.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

Yes, if fish are exposed to free lead they can concentrate it in their fatty tissues so its not good for them. Freely available lead will generally come from industrial pollution (just living in a town), pesticides etc. An actual piece of lead develops a patina which will effectively seal the lead and prevent the lead becoming freely available for absorbtion so potential danger to pond life is minimal - certainly less than the pollution from air or pesticides etc.

@shanehassall3143 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know how I can get in touch with this guy? I want something like this doing in my garden if he does it for a job

@shanefotball9 12 жыл бұрын

should i level the bottom of my pond before i poured the foundation

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford the time to appreciate my own pond. It's just something I walk past throwing food into twice daily.

@richardjosephnovak 3 жыл бұрын

Your top row of bricks are not in the Solder position as you noted, they are in Rowlock position. Solder would be standing on end not on side.

@pondguru 3 жыл бұрын

My bad and you're 100% correct.

@JN.0_o 11 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you mean a UV clarifier? These cause single cell algae to floculate (clump) so that it can be caught by a mechanical filter, in short, keeping the water from turning green. If you are anywhere near newcastle, Shinshiro Koi is a good bet. Also, are you in the UK? If so, what fish do you use and what sort of setup do you have? I'm quite interested in setting up something to take nutrients out of my pond. Might aswell use them.

@pondguru 12 жыл бұрын

First I've heard of that, man. Since it's part of the render does it matter? its what everyone I know who does rendered ponds uses and there has never been any problems in the 25+ years I've known about pond construction. I checked your channel to see if there were any pond videos but sadly there are none which bugs me as I'm always up for learning from those more experienced than me. Anyway, thanks for watching, man.

@pondguru 11 жыл бұрын

If you research this you'll see that whilst lead can be found in the fatty tissues of koi it does not affect them.