It’s my pleasure! Thank you! Please check out my other update videos to see how this pond has become since.

Very interesting story! Thanks for sharing!

That is wild!

Cool story bro

A lot of lakes in man made quarries fill up with fish from when birds gather fish eggs in their wings and fly to other bodies of water. I've fished in quarries with massive catfish and bass

It’s my pleasure. Good luck with your build!

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Hahaha! Thanks! No, we do not the plan to swim in it.

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Thank you! It is much better now. However of course some more green plants is still a work in progress. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9qBbNdlqbi1d2w.html

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Thanks Kel Capiral for your comment and the suggestion on the lantern! In term of maintenance and control of the algae, please watch the following video and all other videos after that for my progress of achieving crystal clear water and algae free pond. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8V6l7VnzM7bgIk.html

Thanks bro! Welcome to PTRANPRODUCTIONS!

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The water enters the skimmer -> passing through the leave basket where large debris get filtered -> then passing through a filter media (which is now the green Matala) -> then water get pumped to the waterfall where it passes through a layer of small size gravels -> then layer if bio balls -> then another layer of small size gravels -> then the water falls back into the pond though the waterfall. That was the physics of my filtration at that beginning if my pond. I now also have the 3-barrel filtration system which enhances the water clarity of my whole pond ecosystem.

Thank you June Spears and everyone for your interest on this low budget pond building. It has been 3 years now since I started building this pond. The pond has been transformed nicely after my initial build as seen in my recent videos. I may only be able to do a remake video of this pond build through out slideshow with collection of photos with step by step voice-over explanation. Well, is there anyone else that would like to see a remake video of this pond build? Please click like or reply to this comment to let me know. Thanks again for your interest and support!

Thank you! Here’s the pond as of the end of last year: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbmojdZ4spqooo0.html

Thank you! The koi were about 20 inches long before the pond closed up for Winter last November(2022).

@@PTranProductions will it be open again?

@@jamesnguyen7069 It’s been up and running this summer. DIY Koi Update 2023 - 23 New Japanese Koi Addition kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m82YZNNm2KmdiXk.html

Yes, underlayment was I stalled before liner.

Please watch this video for more details of the skimmer and water fall setup. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jb-Zda2cstCpZ40.html

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Yes, there’s a pump in the skimmer box

Initial setup was with one Alpine Cyclone pump 6550 GPH 456W pump. However it was too powerful for the DIY skimmer (the shelves couldn’t not hold). So the pond is now run on two pumps - a 4500 GPH 220W pump for the skimmer and a 3170 GPH (24VDC 85W pump) for the DIY 3-barrel bio filter.

I don’t remember exactly but I think around $1500 CAD.

There’s still about 6” from the current water level to the top edge of the pond to accommodate any rain water. If the rain does fill up the pond, the water will overflow to the top edge through the rocks on the right side of the pond and down to the city rain basin at the corner of my neighbour’s yard.

Thanks Rob! It’s 12’x15’x4’ (at the deepest end)

Nothing much. I Just keep the aerator and the deicer running while the fish go dormant at bottom of the pond. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLyJotJ0m9yUoHU.html

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Que tan grueso es la lona negra que usted utilizo en el fondo de su estanque

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Hehehe! I thought the photos would be self explanatory.😀 Thank you!

This is ‘then and now’ (😀): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr6jnqR7tN2XmmQ.html

No load of stones. Just a few rocks here and there did the job as well. 😀 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/it99adWi2bG9d4E.html

Please watch this video for an update on this pond today. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5h4a7Nk2rLHnYU.html

Thank you for your comment! Yes, Aquascapes and the Pond Digger were two main sources that I got the idea of creating this pond. Due to limited space and budget, I was not able to have a long a low natural look of the waterfalls and not enough big rocks/boulders to cover the entire pond. :-) Yes, there’s still room for improvement and your suggestion is appreciated. I am planning to add a 3-barrel bio filter this summer.

@@PTranProductions Cool sounds great!!!

Here’s an update for this year: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9qBbNdlqbi1d2w.html

@@PTranProductions wouldn't that go thin and might create a hole?

I am not quite sure what you meant, Captain V(?)

@@PTranProductions sorry what I mean is that wouldn't that go weary someday? Or how long will the material last?

@Captain V The liner is a thick EPDM 45 Mil. rubber liner that is supposed to last 20+ years.

The pond is currently covered with ice and snow. I’ll post the materials in the description. In term of guidance, I did some research online regarding DIY pond building, skimmer and water filtration before I started. It’s still a work in progress. I will build a 3 barrel filtration as an upgrade this coming Spring/Summer.

Around $1500 for the materials and a few cases of Heineken. 😃

Around 6000 gallons

Hehehe! I got some koi in the following year - 10 bucks each though. 😀

As in the one that get kinda big

Dang me too but ima put a variety of fishes!

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Dang forgot I Said this

Thank you! There have been lots of changes done to this pond since it was built. Now the pond is run with two separate filtration systems - the skimmer and the 3-barrel systems. Check out my recent DIY Koi Pond Update videos for current status of this pond.

@Cholo Neri Sorry I don’t understand what u mean

@@PTranProductions sorry for the philippine dialect... what i’m asking is where to buy the rubber liner. My location is siquijor island in the philippines. My plan area of the swimming pond or pool is 150 square meter...

@@choloneri4673 I got my liner at www.marquisgardens.ca/ You can also check on eBay.com or Amazon.com Look for rubber liner not vinyl

www.marquisgardens.ca/collections/liner Alpine Cyclone Pump 6550GPH with... www.amazon.ca/dp/B001UFHMN2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@@PTranProductions thank you so much

My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by!

For this size of pond, the start up cost was $1.5K. So yes, nominal or low budget $.

It cost about $CAD 1500 + a few cases of Heineken. 😀

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@@PTranProductions shall I again translate i believe they're trying to say "can you swim here sir"

Thank you! You can check out my latest videos for my new DIY 3-barrel filter system and new look of my pond. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7x3gLqZrODPZKs.html

It was about $CAD 1500 + a few cases of Heineken. 😀

‘ca’ = California or Canada?

California

I see! Well, I definitely won’t be able to build one for you because I am in Canada. 😀

HAHAHAHA DIA BUKAN MELAYU WOI

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@@PTranProductions i believe it mean please filter

Hahaha! No regret!

Yes, it was still a work in progress. The pond has evolved since. 😀 DIY Koi Pond Update 2023 - Labour Day Morning Feeding kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbBiqLWK3J-tkXk.html

@@PTranProductions Yeah that looks a lot better now.. very good.

@@onenessseeker5683 Thank you!

Hahaha! Love it or hate it(?) 🤷‍♂️

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Canu please explain how u did the liner around the water fall opening and what u used to seal it with .I also what to know how u ran the piping from the barrel that collects the waste from the pond.I also did my own pond its similar to yours but I need better filtering .Is your pond still staying clear.What did you use for the pipe gaskets

@@junespears7564 I did as described in the video below - bulkheads, flexibly PVC pipe, pond/aquatic grade sealant and rain barrel. Please keep in mind that if you use the barrel for your waterfall, cut down 1/3 of the barrel and use the top portion to make the faceplate for your waterfall opening. Of course, some stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers are required to attach them together. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9h1hJafsNPFfmg.html I am currently running dual filter systems: skimmer-waterfall system and 3-barrel (with retrofit bottom drain) system. My water is clear and see-through to the bottom of the pond. Please check out my channel latest videos to see for yourself. Cheers!