The Aftermath of the Giant Ecosystem Pond

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6 күн бұрын

Last summer, with the help of my friends at Aquascape (@EdThePondProfessor @TEAMAquascape ), I installed a large ecosystem pond in my backyard. Endless rain caused a lot of mud, making it a challenge. Much of the project had to be completed weeks later, and I’m still working on much of that at the time of this upload.
This portion of the series documents what occurred from the original video until early April 2024. A LOT has happened since then that I’ll share in the episodes to follow.
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@SerpaDesign 4 күн бұрын

I’ve been working on the pond non-stop since March and am very excited to start this series. I’ve added many new features thus far, and wildlife is making full use of them. However, this episode only documents what happened up to early April. So much has happened since, and I can’t wait to share more. I hope you’ll join me on this amazing adventure. Enjoy and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

@masaya8844 4 күн бұрын

Have you heard of Frog Saunas? It’s a repurposed seedling greenhouse to help keep frogs warm over winter, it also helps them combat the deadly fungus that’s been wiping out many frogs!

@sumandutta8300 4 күн бұрын

Can you add any algieater to the pond ???

@rgilroy1909 4 күн бұрын

so tantalizing

@ialrakis5173 4 күн бұрын

can't you just redirect the run off water by digging some gullies? I might be wrong but seem to remember that you can put some bags with peat extract in a pond to keep algae under control. Anyways, great pond and love the fish.

@reeda5390 4 күн бұрын

Cant wait to see more!!

@TetrisKing 4 күн бұрын

Watching an animal KZfaqr that actually loves animals and doesn't just them for views. It is refreshing to say the least.

@Gobbler_Turkey 3 күн бұрын

Cough cough dr plants cough cough just joshing

@wild.forestflower 3 күн бұрын

North Yuki Husky is a cute and wholesome channel with lots of love. The Asher House is an amazing animal rescue organization. Zak George is a dog training channel that encourages kindness to animals with positive reinforcement training. 💜🐾 The goodness is out there, just gotta look for it!

@adamprobbing2872 2 күн бұрын

The other really good youtuber for that is antscanada. Similar kind of feeling in that both love there animals, abit of a more excited vibe though. But nice to have 2 really good youtubers doing there bit

@collllroossk Күн бұрын

Completely agree! Antscanada is so annoying and so is Dr.Plants. SerpaDesign is great!

@Gobbler_Turkey Күн бұрын

@@collllroossk Ong ants Canada is mad annoying

@rippy4freedom 4 күн бұрын

Peaceful Pond.... with frogs, fish, insects and plants, rocks, water flowing.... I love your project

@aeolian8781 4 күн бұрын

Dudes really stepping his video production up. I genuinely felt like I was watching a documentary. Thank you for the inspiration

@someoneelse8922 3 күн бұрын

Agreeeee

@ArcticAirUltraPro 2 күн бұрын

100% agree, the flow, pacing, narration, script, audio, and cinematography/ editing were seamless

@gloriaash7511 Күн бұрын

I was just thinking how much I would love a documentary by him!

@SerpaDesign Күн бұрын

Putting a lot of thought into these edits, so I appreciate the feedback.

@BearSwipes 4 күн бұрын

This is almost Nat Geo level cinematography. Absolutely beautiful. It's also amazing as an Australian seeing cane toads (American toads) in their native habitat. They are a pest here that cause significant destruction, so it's just nice to see them living in a proper balance and doing their thing =)

@olliek6709 4 күн бұрын

yeah! i thought they looked like cane toads, except the ones in australia are a lot beefier lol

@BearSwipes 4 күн бұрын

@@olliek6709 They are apparently the same species! =D

@felixmakesart 4 күн бұрын

@@BearSwipesnot sure where you heard that, cane toads (Rhinella marina) and American toads (Anaxyrus americanus) are definitely not the same species

@SkinkKing14 4 күн бұрын

Cane toads are extremely toxic, these aren’t really. They are also about a quarter of the size.

@raclark2730 4 күн бұрын

On the Australia cane toad situation, there are some more signs of natural predation. I have a temporary pond for frogs. Just before it dried up, a group of Ibis AKA Bin Chickens were using it as a toad wash. Turns out this is quite common, they do this to soak out the poison before eating them.

@samgerarden-uz7cx 4 күн бұрын

I’d love to see you incorporate more native plants into your outdoor projects. I think you could do some awesome things with them! Great job on this build!

@Hannah_Becton 4 күн бұрын

Seconded! As much as Tanner loves animals, he would deeply enjoy the sheer amount and variety of animals he would attract with the food they evolved to eat!

@thomvantilburg7599 4 күн бұрын

The cinematography in this video is really top notch!

@bryane1582 4 күн бұрын

An idea for what you could do with that empty space on the right side - do a video setting up a pollinator garden with native wildflowers. Good chance to flex your landscaping muscles and do some education about the value of native plant/insect species

@rc8rsracer1 4 күн бұрын

Fantastic! Never seen a true "follow up" on these natural ponds. I still want one! I figured the algae chaos would begin just as it does in my aquariums. Can't wait fir the next video

@lostpony4885 3 күн бұрын

Excessive algae is often because of high nitrogen. Once a lot of nitrogen consuming life develops the algae should diminish.

@Dirt-Fermer 20 сағат бұрын

You can plant trees that shade the pond a bit and it stops most algae

@SoleLifeMPLS 4 күн бұрын

Hey Tanner, I have a suggestion for helping with that run off if you’d consider. I recommend native plants to your area to border the pond (absolutely gorgeous btw!). They’ll send taproots considerably deeper into the soil, which helps lock in that earth as well as filtering the runoff!! I hope you consider the challenge of going native and piecing together a landscape that will harbor even more life, from beneficial insects to birds and other wildlife. Have a great weekend! ✌🏽🌿

@IvanIvanoIvanovich 4 күн бұрын

I was about to leave a comment to that effect and saw yours. There are a few commercial nurseries that sell natives in bulk specifically for bank stabilization and stormwater erosion mitigation.

@SoleLifeMPLS 4 күн бұрын

@@IvanIvanoIvanovich right on! Also worth researching Keystone Plants. Things like Oaks that harbor 2300 different species of life, and 326 of those are entirely dependent on those trees, for example. Needless to say what we choose to plant in our yards can make a difference!

@annemurphy9339 2 күн бұрын

The scary thing about lots of plants encircling a pond is that it could hide snakes that will inevitably be drawn to the sound of splashing water. These ponds are just beautiful, but that’s a genuine concern.

@SoleLifeMPLS 2 күн бұрын

@@annemurphy9339 ⁠ snakes are all around us, and they’ll leave you alone as long as you leave them alone. Like all living things, they too have an under appreciated role in our environments.

@MrEmory1980 4 күн бұрын

The production in this video would make a filmmaker proud.

@wolfe1970 4 күн бұрын

This is TV quality editing, this was by far the best video ive seen you produce

@chadso1368 4 күн бұрын

Agree

@TheSeptemberRose 4 күн бұрын

I was going to say that too! The editing and production quality of this video is top notch!

@DeadPlantSociety Күн бұрын

I agree

@athela2023 4 күн бұрын

What a video... Tanner I'm completely blown away at the cinematography and story telling here. The whole thing drew me in like an expert documentary, I was sad to see it end so soon. I'm looking forward to the next episode! The pond looks amazing, loving the updates and seeing Petie living his best life with the gold fish group :) We have a neglected (very small) water feature after the extreme weather last year and this year, and this really inspires me to get to work on it. You're the best!

@cjyoung7372 3 күн бұрын

I work offshore and I can tell you one of the things I look forward to the most when I get home is sitting by my little pond with my head in another word

@morganw.4711 2 күн бұрын

This project has been such a joy to watch and I love this follow up! Please continue to share annual updates like this! Your nature videography is absolutely gorgeous, and your love of nature is palpable.

@LadyLuck363 4 күн бұрын

I love how beautiful it is and then the symphony at night! Just perfection. All your hard work and planning is truly appreciated by the animals, and by those you share it with

@MeanOldLady 3 күн бұрын

It's all fun & games until they park outside your window & REEEEEE all night long. =p

@SerpaDesign Күн бұрын

It's music to our ears! The best white noise to sleep to by far.

@GregWittstockThePondGuy 3 күн бұрын

Tanner what a pleasant surprise to wake up in London to this beautiful update of your first season with a full bore Aquascape Recreation Pond! 👏🏻 So glad we were able to help you begin “Living the Aquascape Lifestyle” five years ago now! “I ❤ MY JOB!”

@Lazy_Fish_Keeper Күн бұрын

Greg, I'm grateful you did that initial collaboration, or I never would have known about you or your company. I'm now working on gathering signatures from the residents of our apartment complex to replace our wasteful water feature, with one of yours. Living in the desert, water really is life!

@GregWittstockThePondGuy Күн бұрын

@@Lazy_Fish_Keeper that’s awesome!!!

@Urnotdanimal 4 күн бұрын

Sooooo good you inspired me to try and build fish tanks and grow up to try and be a marine biologist thanks younserpa your awsome 🥺☺️😊

@reyymontano 4 күн бұрын

Why did I get teary eyed? This is better than anything on Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc. Thank you!

@birchmoss7232 4 күн бұрын

I just watched the original video a few days ago, and was hoping you'd post an update! Thanks for this-- I loved seeing the fish and frogs enjoying the pond, and can't wait to see how it develops further!

@Hackasaures 4 күн бұрын

The sounds in the evening are gorgeous. Can’t wait for the next episode

@robertpeach4044 4 күн бұрын

Tanner! This was so beautifully narrated. Thank you for always producing such high-quality content. Can't wait to see what's in store for next time with this pond and beyond!

@GardeningCookingNature-zx8np 4 күн бұрын

I'm most impressed that you can identify Petie 👍🐟

@SerpaDesign 23 сағат бұрын

It's getting tough now that he's in the pond with more fish, but it was easy before because he was the only one that size. The other babies were either smaller or larger than him.

@kinshasa2001 4 күн бұрын

Having lived in Western PA for over 40 years I think that was the first time I got to see what was making the phoebe sound! Which is awesome because they also have a nest above an outside light at my home. Tanner your videos are amazing! I have also never seen a toad swim! I honestly thought they didn't like to be in the water. I can't wait to see what you end up doing with this space.

@tuvelat7302 4 күн бұрын

We had an Eastern Phoebe nest in our patio overhang this year. It was fun to watch the babies grow up.

@MsLeenite 4 күн бұрын

Excellent video, Tanner! I loved seeing the release of the koi into their new habitat, and the toads & frogs that came to play. Looking forward to the further adventures of The Pond.

@stampinturtles 4 күн бұрын

I don’t know about you but watching Serpa Design videos is very satisfying. ❤ Thanks for the update Tanner! Love seeing the deer and turkey and everything. You are truly a blessing to so many. God bless you and your wife and all the critters. 🙏🏻

@juanitahamilton9523 3 күн бұрын

It's his voice 👍⭐🌟

@tritti96 4 күн бұрын

What a video, probably your best video so far. Big congratulations for the quality of the production, I can't wait for next week

@ostahlarune 4 күн бұрын

Easily one of the best series on this channel, love these

@emelynshaharir9107 4 күн бұрын

Your pond series is really turning into one of my favourites tbh! Excited for next week!

@klcpca 3 күн бұрын

I have followed Aquascape Ponds and the crew for years... Ed builds wonderful nature ponds. With his foundation and your skills, I have NO doubts your pond will be a gorgeous thriving ecosystem in no time!!!

@lindachenoweth9002 2 күн бұрын

I just want to say, what a beautiful place you've been blessed with, and please continue showing us the progress of all your projects. Keep on keeping on Tanner!

@mellie4174 2 күн бұрын

Omg! This is now my favorite video! Born and raised in Michigan but having moved away since, i miss those choir frogs!! I'm going be listening to the frog part over and over!

@sandragee2864 2 күн бұрын

Your diligence to set out cameras for time lapse photography, your storytelling is so wonderful. Thank you!

@Kittylynx101 3 күн бұрын

The frozen pond looks absolutely magical. It’s beautiful

@glub9075 Күн бұрын

Hey Tanner, would you ever continue making any saltwater aquariums? If so, you should make a shallow lagoon type aquarium with mangroves and macroalgae as well as driftwood and leaf litter - basically. like a freshwater aquarium but cooler!

@ReginaRegenbogn 4 күн бұрын

I love how so many different animals find a home in your yard! (I'm not from the US, so I hardly ever see any deer, let alone in a garden! So cool!)

@leopardgeckotalk 2 күн бұрын

So much wildlife, it's great to see 🤩. I tried to make a small wildlife pond but it does feel like the algae rapidly takes over. Great work Tanner!

@katem3961 4 күн бұрын

This was such an exceptional video,Tanner. My dream is to have enough land to create a very large pond one day. I currently live in the city and have a very small one in comparison to yours.Though it still attracts wild birds to it, my favourites are the Pacific black ducks, thus no frogs. Frogs are indeed one of my favourite species. Many thanks for this update series 💚🪺

@skyco40 3 күн бұрын

Hey Sherpa! Just wanted to say I’ve been watching you for years now and I am proud of how much you and your channel have evolved! Keep up the great work! I’m anxious to see the developments of the pond

@ice_125 4 күн бұрын

the video is crazy good ! it's more a documentary than a youtube video , it deserves to be watched in a movie theater . thank you, you made my day and keep up the good work

@TheNavadoc 2 күн бұрын

Spectacular images and narrative!! Can’t wait to see the subsequent story. So glad to see the goldfish thriving; so lovely.

@Dayfitnl 4 күн бұрын

Music, Editing, Narration is top notch, what a great channel to find!

@spiinniing 3 күн бұрын

Spring peepers! I live right in an evergreen wetlands in the midwestern U.S. and hearing these little guys is a part of every spring for me and the sound is so familiar and nostalgic. I love spring peepers. ❤🐸

@Xtry333 4 күн бұрын

I'd actually say you are not exactly a DIY person with all that experience and tools. Your channel became completely professional guide to aqua/terra/vivarium, meanwhile the materials you use don't really matter. One can create a something with what they have at home and no tools, this would be DIY. You create masterpieces

@efbless 3 күн бұрын

It's so cool to see so many close ups of the wildlife! Your love and respect for creatures shows in everything you do. This makes for a peaceful and satisfying video. I can't wait for the next episode!

@dirtywhitellama 3 күн бұрын

Man! The pond didn't look as big as it is until the fish release shot. Looks fantastic, I've been looking forward to this update for a while!!

@nancydenmark1614 4 күн бұрын

This was such an interesting recap of the pond but also showed the wildlife living in the area. Even though it wasn’t the usual type of video you usually post, I found it soothing to watch and learned something new. Thanks for sharing this update and I hope to see more of this type of content.

@cHilLy-chEEzdAWg 3 күн бұрын

Been looking forward to a pond update! Looks great!

@rk9atx 4 күн бұрын

I recently rewatched the building of the pond video and thought to myself hey it's been almost a year I wonder how its doing and now I get this. Thanks Tanner.

@tomwaltondc494 4 күн бұрын

Man, your production quality really jumped on this video! Not to say that your previous videos were no good, but this one felt like a nature documentary!

@Guffalo 2 күн бұрын

If i had a garden this large and a pond this good i would spend 99% of my free time sat by the pond with nothing but my ears !

@Beth_Amphetamine 3 күн бұрын

I’m so excited for this series!!

@rimibchatterjee 2 күн бұрын

The quality of your photography and editing just gets better and better.

@Lilyflowergirl98 2 күн бұрын

Wow thank you so much for the update. What an amazing place to live. The little frogs are so cute

@vswhat 3 күн бұрын

Loved this build from the start, so stoked to get updates! Beautiful video too.

@rickyt3961 4 күн бұрын

thank you! nice update 👍🏾

@raptormaster1298 4 күн бұрын

Yay a follow up video always love to see how projects turn out. Every time I watch old videos I always wonder what they look like now lol

@aliciawadsworth6245 4 күн бұрын

I grew up just south of Pittsburgh near a little marsh and I always adored the spring peeper songs. Thanks for the gorgeous footage.

@kaliehuska6927 3 күн бұрын

This is insanely beautiful. I’ve been dreaming of building a pond for rescue goldfish for years and I can’t wait to save up enough and take some inspiration from this project!

@assiahinarkansas 4 күн бұрын

@SerpaDesign I have been waiting for this update on the pond 😊 I asked you about it when we spoke at Aquashella Dallas. Thanks for your time! Love your content

@lara_xy 4 күн бұрын

so beautiful! I have re-watched the pond video several times already and always just appreciate the work you put into it and now to see the (starting) result and the life it harbors is just amazing.

@neoasdrubaul 4 күн бұрын

Enjoy the summer. Looking forward to your updates.

@meta.aesthetica 4 күн бұрын

What an amazing pond. Nice to see an update and lookong forward to the rest of the series 💚

@thexyz8429 4 күн бұрын

man what a mood, I'm jealous. Keep us posted with the pond my friend!

@spaceforbrains 2 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Can't wait for the update :D

@BobyChanMan 4 күн бұрын

The pond!!!!🎉 I’m so glad to see it again

@jmarshal Күн бұрын

My dream would be to have a beautiful property like this backing onto a forest with such a grand pond teeming with life. Watching those deer must be magical.

@dennisfeldmann7399 4 күн бұрын

Thanks again for sharing this video Tanner. I also enjoy the fantastic experience of having a aquascape ecosystem pond. The sounds of the frogs in the spring is a sure sign of great things to come.

@randihardy6642 4 күн бұрын

Loving this journey!

@JacobsWildlife 2 күн бұрын

@SerpaDesign your videos are truly inspiring. I made my channel thanks to you. You have helped spark my interest in making content and having animals. Thank you for all of the awesome things you do and I hope you keep making awesome videos

@suzil7687 4 күн бұрын

Wow Tanner! This was incredible!

@kathleensauerbrei5199 4 күн бұрын

Oh my goodness I can’t wait for the next one. How nice of you to show us from the beginning till now evolution is so much fun to watch.

@evry1sfriend619 4 күн бұрын

lovely update. so relaxing. and so interesting.

@kodystollings7174 4 күн бұрын

I’m really excited for this pond series

@alexnarconis 3 күн бұрын

beautiful work!

@shaneyoung0557 4 күн бұрын

Finally an update on the pond! I’ve been waiting to see how it was doing, excited to see it next time

@cindys.4409 3 күн бұрын

I can't wait to see what's to come! Love your pond.

@aureasmortem 2 күн бұрын

I'm definitely one of those people who things the algae looks cool (in ponds, not tanks) but it does look so nice all freshened up for spring! Can't wait to see the next vid

@ReptileNexus 3 күн бұрын

I had a pair of Eastern Phoebes next to my shed. I got to document their 5 eggs becoming babies and then fledglings. It was sooooo cool!

@sharksarebendy 4 күн бұрын

Beautiful cinematography!

@Krfification101 4 күн бұрын

I am absolutely loving this video! Cannot wait for the next installment!

@emptyspider 4 күн бұрын

this was an absolute joy to watch - thank you!

@mt1541 3 күн бұрын

Wonderful video!!! I can't wait for the next episode! Thank you so much, Tanner!!

@kennabrienn4437 4 күн бұрын

You're such a great example of what it looks like to be an animal lover AND an environmentalist. Well done!

@petersvan7880 16 сағат бұрын

Excellent video, thank you for showing all the details!

@sarahwatts7152 3 күн бұрын

I LOVE the time lapses!

@vortbio 4 күн бұрын

Fantastic video. Great work!

@Korina42 3 күн бұрын

I love your spring peepers! They remind me of our Pacific chorus frogs; about the same size, but instead of peeping, they *creeeeeeak*. In the spring they creeeeeeeak thousands at a time.

@Lauren-h7h 2 күн бұрын

I love your channel. I’ve been watching it for three years now I’ve gone through some rough patches and when I do, you’re always there with your newest videos🎉