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Urban Bass Slayers Sacramento CA Bass Fishing. - 6 years ago

Can I get a Quick Rundown on the Bog Filter?

pecktec - 6 years ago

If you mean an update I have a pond playlist with all the videos about it I've made.

Jama man - 6 years ago

Where is this store at?

pecktec - 6 years ago

Knoxville, TN

Tommy Paton - 6 years ago

Good job will look nice when grown.should put koi fry init I just got four and there lovely for only four pound each

Manco Inca - 6 years ago

Get some mosquito fish or rosy red minnows. Super hardy!

Jena Tucker Aquariums - 6 years ago

pecktec yes, please do!

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Jena Tucker Aquariums it ended up working super well to. Looks awesome right now. I need to do an update before it gets cold.

TheFirstTimegardener - 6 years ago

How is this doing now?

pecktec - 6 years ago

+TheFirstTimegardener doing great it worked perfectly.

Richard Habicher - 6 years ago

Fine production team! All a bit too small but seems to work fine! Stay away from going too big but a fine hobby You have and where are the kids? Australia is a good place and the winters are not so bad. I have 3 ponds but like Your waterfall dishes, they are new to me and wish I could get them in black just like Yours and I go a bit higher say 1-2 ft. Richard

Adolfo Arrieta - 6 years ago

Very loving tiny pond. Really like the way that every thing was set.
The rocks looks great. I can't wait for another video.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Adolfo Arrieta my latest live video I go outside and talk about it a bit. It's really grown in well.

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pecktec - 6 years ago

+Victor Alanis I have endlers and cherry shrimp in now.

Tiny budgie - 6 years ago

How much gallons is that pond

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Tiny budgie about 80 or so.

pecktec - 6 years ago

Hey thanks!

Ivan Quin - 6 years ago

Hey ! That's kinda neat ! beautiful little addition to Your landscape. Respect

pecktec - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Joyce Hoffman - 6 years ago

Make that dye from the much will cause your fish to die!!

Joyce Hoffman - 6 years ago

Careful with mulch around a fish pond. If the die from the mulch makes its way into the pond it will kill your fish. Friends lost their entire pond last year and some of the fish were 10 years+. But looks awesome.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Joyce Hoffman ok thanks. I did get a little sloppy but I didn't get much in there. I pulled out the couple of pieces that made it in. We had torrential rain for two weeks after so hopefully any residue worked it's way out. My endlers are doing ok so far.

RV Dreamin’ - 6 years ago

Looks amazing. Great idea!

Silver D'arte - 6 years ago

awesome fish for your pond is Macropodus opercularis

I have on my channel videos of a reproduction I made

growmyown1 - 6 years ago

You live in a beautiful place, only in my dreams.

Constance MacAllister - 6 years ago

I loved this video. Thanks!

pecktec - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

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Lito Dequina - 6 years ago

Nice pond! Do you do anything special to protect it from cats, or racoons, or other animals?

pecktec - 6 years ago

no I occasionally spot the odd neighborhood animal in there.

Jim Lahey - 6 years ago

Good video, good content, good music.

pecktec - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Jody VanDeBogart - 6 years ago

Quite lovely! The colour scheme is really nice too! I'm looking forward to seeing it all fill in :)

pecktec - 6 years ago

That sounds like fun. :). I noticed your getting stuck in the spam again. What up with that?

musicalmarion - 6 years ago

Brilliant video - and most excellent garden sandals !

Joseph Pettit - 6 years ago

love the video
the pitcher plant is one of my favorite all time pond/bog plants, nice color and they help with bugs

Joseph Pettit - 6 years ago

pecktec i had mine just a little higher but it might be ok. cant wait for update

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Joseph Pettit how deep in the water can it be? Did it look like I drowned this one?

Mals Aquaholics - 6 years ago

Love the drone footage .. i would add " if you have a flexible rubber / vinyl pond liner ... be very careful using a rake to remove algae , you may puncture your liner ". I use a long bristle brush , its safer

Catherine Kennedy - 6 years ago

At least you had underwire on! Your lady really added to your video! Love her! Looks really good! Giving me ideas! I have some koi that are getting way to big for their tank.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Catherine Kennedy I bet evaporation would be a big problem to! Wow that's hot!

Catherine Kennedy - 6 years ago

Only thing is I live in the desert.....Nevada.......going to be a challenge keeping the pond cool thru our summer.....I.e. Sometimes 120* F we will figure it out....I hope!

Jarom M - 6 years ago

With your attitude of the rain, you seem like you are from the PNW. At least, that's my attitude with the rain: if you never do anything because it is raining, then you'll never do anything in the PNW.

Those pitcher plants are incredible. This pond is looking awesome.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Jarom M yeah this weeks been wet but it was time to get it over with. :)

Mr Wiseguy Construction Channel - 6 years ago

Really nice, dude!!!

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K43L - 6 years ago

very interesting filtration system.props to you on that.hey I'm setting up a large aquarium and I would like to know how to do a water change on a largauarium could you possibility do a video on that with your 55?If so that would be great for me sense I am just a 12 yr old kid

K43L - 6 years ago

ok thank you

pecktec - 6 years ago

+K43L I have a vid called aquarium maintenance that sort of shows what my routine is like. It's a bit old but still close.

Jack smith - 6 years ago

Id probably get whiteclouds for the pond.

By the way pectec ive seen in some of your other videos that you keep endlers with a male betta. I have a 6 gallon. Id love to have 3 or 4 male endlers with a betta. What do you think? Have your bettas been kind to them?

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Jack smith yeah mine get along. I try to keep at least one fish with them so they are maybe a little socialized.

MASS Aquariums - 6 years ago

Looks amazing. How do you prevent it from overflowing with heavy rain

MASS Aquariums - 6 years ago

Putting one right here in the backyard

MASS Aquariums - 6 years ago

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MASS Aquariums - 6 years ago

Gotcha

pecktec - 6 years ago

+MASS Aquariums I just let it go. It's not a huge problem here. Normally the evaporation is my big problem.

Carlene Pool - 6 years ago

i love the oh brother look on your wifes face' i like your diy vids i learn something every time

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Carlene Pool thanks! :)

pecktec - 6 years ago

+madcypress L.L. Ohhhh I hope so. I'm excited to see what the plants do.

PalJoey1957 - 6 years ago

Those plants are potted and will get their nutrition from the dirt. To take the nutrients away from the algae you need floating plants with their roots in the water: Water Lettuce and Water Hyacinth to name just two. You are adding some shade, but that's about it Plus that dirt will leach nutrients into the water - possibly making the problem worse.

Dicephalous 90 - 6 years ago

partially correct, but the option is not only floating plant,there are some of plants that absorb nutrient from water directly in a marginal way, floating plant need alot of surface area, and can be a mess, u can use sweetflag, papyrus,umbrella palm, I plant these plant bare roots completely without soil, just put the roots in the water and stuck it with big rock to hold em, and they grow crazy

TheGamer707 - 6 years ago

I like the video with content and rainy effort you put. Yes, I too agree here...You can fill the bog filer with gravel & plant those which will be more effective and adding floating plants keep the algae in control and water clean. This will also reduce evaporation. Also it will be a great idea if you do a video of the store you went, looks like they have good collection.

Eric Nothing - 6 years ago

You can tint the water too to help with algae if you can't put a shade roof over it. Awesome video I need some of these plants for my koi pond.

Just8 Bits - 6 years ago

How do those pitcher plants survive? I'm pretty sure they would die if they are grown in nutrient-filled water.

K43L - 6 years ago

magic man magic

Lelani Dixon - 6 years ago

Sure looking much better at the end of the video. :) Looking forward to seeing how it grows.

stevee5 - 6 years ago

pond looks good man . also , your new neighbours house in enormous lol

stevee5 - 6 years ago

been watching your vids for ages and I was convinced your channel was called pet tec lol

pecktec - 6 years ago

+stevee5 ha! That would make more sense!

Camden Hoppock - 6 years ago

beautiful little Japanese maple!

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Camden Hoppock I love this tree.

John Hatmaker - 6 years ago

I keep forgetting that Aquarium has the pond department out back. I've got to remember to look back there. Love your pond.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+John Hatmaker thanks! I love their wall in back. I want to make one.

David diaz - 6 years ago

thats a cool pond u should put a black moore in it

Cathy B - 6 years ago

white cloud mtn. fish may be a good addition.

Damion Markham - 6 years ago

awesome , you may consider some barely straw to help with algae and water hyacinth and water lettuce will give lots of shade. enjoy

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Damion Markham yeah I actually bought some barely extract but it's too some to know how it does so I didn't bring it up.

DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 6 years ago

Hi Pec.. looks awesome.. I'll be out doing my pond today!! It's so fun to see everyones ponds going in and being set up.. worked on.. spring fun!! Have a wonderful Sunday..

pecktec - 6 years ago

+DebTim A CANADIAN Girl thanks!

MarineLifeDrew - 6 years ago

I would put some rice fish in there. Ive done a lot of research on them and there is one species that supposedly can do really well in ponds. I'm looking to try them out this year in my pond.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+MarineLifeDrew I'll look them up.

Carl Heller - 6 years ago

Sure is it was 70 degrees out now it's 33 with snow

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Carl Heller yikes to cold for me! :)

Carl Heller - 6 years ago

70 degrees yesterday

KG cichlids - 6 years ago

How did that spider get on there lol

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TheLovatt123 - 6 years ago

Very Cool

shayna cope - 6 years ago

Pond looks great and it's always a bonus when the family is in the video

pecktec - 6 years ago

+shayna cope thanks!

RAD Aquatics - 6 years ago

Looks good, keep it up. (Just like your pants)

pecktec - 6 years ago

+RAD Aquatics :)

José Zúñiga - 6 years ago

why dont you fill the bog filter with gravel and then you plant directly there

pecktec - 6 years ago

+José Zúñiga I did consider that and I may do it soon. I'm going to let them grow out a little and see what I think about it. Also if the rain ever stops I may feel like messing with it more. But it hasn't. It's still raining.

TheOverkillWill - 6 years ago

do some tetras or something a little harder to breed and see if they would breed in a pond :)

Shelley G. - 6 years ago

Thats a AWESOME pond. I love the location of it right outside your door, you can really enjoy it. Super Nice

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Shelley G. Yeah it's fun to sit on the porch and look at.

Tyler Jackson - 6 years ago

You should get another one of those little red trees at 11:21 to shade it from the sun

You-Tube Junkie - 6 years ago

Name of the plant nursery and (address), please?

pecktec - 6 years ago

+TV Sucks the place is called the aquarium Knoxville. You can google the address.

Carl Heller - 6 years ago

I reather have the rain than snow. Right now in Duluth MN it is snowing out.

K43L - 6 years ago

Carl Heller #michiganlife man

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Carl Heller oh man that's crazy! It's still snowing?

Ricardo Ortiz - 6 years ago

I love how the pond looks with the new bog filter, I've a mini pond in my front yard too (but it's a 15gallon one). Does your pond have an overflow or something for draining the extra water when it rains? I keep mine in a covered area so I won't have that problem (since mine is full of little guppy babies that are really fun to watch)

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Ricardo Ortiz no I don't really have an overflow. But it rarely rains enough to get that high. Although it is now.

Ricardo Ortiz - 6 years ago

btw the little pots of plants look great, it's like an instant carpet /floating mat.

Vicki K - 6 years ago

Holly has a delightful laugh!

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Vicki K it's so funny. I love hearing it.

Jérémy MOEBS - 6 years ago

do you use a UV sterilizer ? it's really helpfull against algea in a pond !

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Jérémy MOEBS yeah that's another thing I may try at some point.

Walter Goldsmith - 6 years ago

t8 25w florescent bulbs are sold in in 36" sizes; is that size the length of the bulb or the length of the fixture they go in.
These listed 36" t8 bulbs fit in one of my figures that calls for 30" 30w t8 fluorescent day light.
Are both bulbs really 30"?
And is it safe to inter change these bulbs for both fixtures.

Walter Goldsmith - 6 years ago

I enjoyed the movie.
Lovely Wife & Pond
Thanks!!!

Tushar Mondkar - 6 years ago

That was awesome video ,loved drone shots !!!!
What is mulch?
Would you feed your endlers or just leave them to eat mosquito larvae?

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Aquarium Explorer they mostly eat bugs but I throw some food in every now and then. Mulch is like ground up wood / bark shavings.

BigVtheVanity - 6 years ago

look like your wife had a great time. beautiful pond.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+BigVtheVanity thanks yes we did!

Allison Pets - 6 years ago

I cant get over how cool those drone shots were! amazing!

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Allison I can work outside without slipping one of those in. :)

Menelaos Tilio - 6 years ago

You can put some crayfishes there with some blue tetra fishes

pecktec - 6 years ago

+John Wayne crayfish humm. I wonder if they would crawl out.

mummaV2 - 6 years ago

Great project, looks lovely!

AquaTips - 6 years ago

nice vídeo!

Henrik Haugaard Steen - 6 years ago

Great little pond, enjoyed this video sooo much. Maybe I should finally get started getting my own little pond.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Henrik Steen it's pretty fun. Like a vacation home for some of the aquarium fishes.

Aquatasy - 6 years ago

Keep a clean tank, keep a clean pond, and keep your hands clean so you can pull your pants up. LOL! Great video. I enjoyed seeing your wife featured in this one. I need to get my wife to make an appearance on one of my videos. (Turnabout is fair play because I'm in her videos.) A pond, wind chimes, a surfing spider - what more do you need to relax in the garden? Have you considered Rosy Barbs or White Cloud Mountain Minnows for the pond?

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Aquatasy hey you know white clouds are a great idea. I may try that. I hear the bread easily.

colinbarsby - 6 years ago

Looks Great. Ludwigia loves growing in ponds Too.

matthew smith - 6 years ago

Looking great! I've read so much about bog filters over the past few weeks, our raised koi pond is getting an upgrade this year, and there's so much conflicting information, prefilter / don't prefilter, remove soil from plants first or don't, depth of the bog, even what gravel to use (I love the internets). I really like this simple approach!

pecktec - 6 years ago

+matthew smith the inspiration pond that gave me the idea (at the shop) uses a full pond filter then sends it up to the bog. I would think some sort of pre filter would help the life of the pump.

bronwenism - 6 years ago

Great video. The pond section at the aquarium was amazing. Love the colour theme that you have going. Looked a good way to spend Earth Day. Maybe you could try Japanese Rice Fish, Oryzias latipes, if you wanted to try something different. But I love Endlers so that would be cool too! Looking forward to seeing an update in the future.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+bronwenism very cool I'll look those guys up.

ahofftn - 6 years ago

Very nice. But that may be too much water for the pitcher plant. Keep an eye out for rotting at the base. It likes its roots wet, but not the stems submerged. You may have to elevate it a bit, and get it out from under the waterfall. Overall, a very nice pond!

pecktec - 6 years ago

+ahofftn ok thanks I'll keep an eye out for that. It's my first time keeping them.

Omar Alvarez - 6 years ago

very nice pond, will you leave any fish you put in there year round?

pecktec - 6 years ago

+Omar Alvarez no I try to drain any pull every body out at the end of summer.

Sam B - 6 years ago

in the words of shrek GET OUT OF MY SWAMP, I like your swamp

Sam B - 6 years ago

DOOO A IMPRESSION I CAN

pecktec - 6 years ago

+ReptiReefer lol I fought back a Shrek impression more than once.

sorapokeball - 6 years ago

Maybe minnows?

D Leal - 6 years ago

fantastic vid!! can't wait to see an update.

Sam B - 6 years ago

hey if I were you I would keep the mulch away because they can have dye and chemicals and it will run off and kill stuff

Sam B - 6 years ago

okay

pecktec - 6 years ago

+ReptiReefer yeah I try to keep it on the other side of the rocks. Hasn't been a problem over the years but I suspect your right.

wcslim760 - 6 years ago

How about some crayfish in the pond or some type of catfish would look cool

jreppoh - 6 years ago

Trust me, normal outdoor catfish grow way to big very fast. removed ours.

K43L - 6 years ago

I mean crayfish stupid auto correct

K43L - 6 years ago

Bart Newell well they would probably not survive you need pond crawlies maybe wile caught

Bart Newell - 6 years ago

Dwarf Orange Crayfish (CPO) would be nice, and they breed about as easily as Cherry Shrimp. And, if you want to make some money they sell for around 10 bucks a pop.

pecktec - 6 years ago

+wcslim760 I'll have to look into that.