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Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

NOT KEEPING TURTLES. Hey everyone, thanks for all the kind words and advice I've received after posting this video. Because I get a lot of comments because I chose to include shots of a baby turtle that just appeared one day (that I removed and put in the creek out back), I decided to try to pin this up top to let you know that i understand about turtle care and have no intention of keep them in this pond. If they were to get out and go over to the pool, they would die...and I don't want to put up barrier arounds the pond to keep them in. Surprisingly...the larger turtles can pull themselves out of the pond using the edge because I keep it filled close to the top. Anyway, thanks for caring about the well-being of turtles! I'll make sure I stay vigilant and keep them out.

Speakerboxx j - 6 years ago

Great job

Alonza Ward - 6 years ago

Your backyard is beautiful
Nicely done sir, well done indeed

Faye Hyuga - 6 years ago

Pro tip, you really need some shrimp and algae eaters for open sun water but especially shrimp to tend the plants and help them grow as well as eating dead fish that you don't catch.

World of Fish - 6 years ago

I really wish I saw this before building my new pond.....

Motivational guy - 6 years ago

Fishes are in danger if any bird see these fishes all fishes will die

Creative Fish Studio - 6 years ago

I have a net over the pond right now while it is cold and they are slow. But I also have finished installing the caves for them to hide in.

J⃟O⃟N⃟A⃟T⃟H⃟A⃟N⃟ S⃟C⃟H⃟U⃟L⃟T⃟Z⃟ - 6 years ago

That's like nemo when he almost got chopped up

Shohei Ota - 6 years ago

it's adorable how the fish follow you when you walk around. also beautiful pond! your fishies seem happy :)

Nickhil Bali - 6 years ago

You shouldn’t expect plants growing with koi

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Jack Burton - 6 years ago

ANY fish you get at a pet store that says its Koi.. It is Not Koi. their breed with goldfish or carp, comets.. that's why their so cheap. real Koi you do not get for less then $90.00 for a 2 inch Koi.. I don't care what ANYONE says

rkazarin - 6 years ago

Looks great. Well done.

Sue Cox - 6 years ago

That's beautiful--love the sleek modern look. Great job.

Alexander Jervis - 6 years ago

Where did you get the rectangular pavers to put on the edge? What size are they?

Creative Fish Studio - 6 years ago

I got them at a local Nursery that also sells rocks. they are 1' x 2'

FSA TRAVELERS - 6 years ago

Watch beautiful Macau https://youtu.be/pbNPdv_K4Wg

Pro Tek - 6 years ago

Man you talk too much for nothing. You didn't even go through details. It's all about you showing off what you have. Who gives a shitt what type of plants you have.

LCbabyxO - 6 years ago

Pro Tek that's my fetish so jokes on you..

Pro Tek - 6 years ago

Lcbaby... You need sneakers shoved up your Ass.

LCbabyxO - 6 years ago

Pro Tek you need a snickers

Jack Burton - 6 years ago

their not even koi their half breeds

Creative Fish Studio - 6 years ago

All the plan are laid out in an article I wrote. It is a DIY pond because I did it myself...whether or not I show all the steps...which are laid out in great detail in an article linked in the description. It has all the plans and materials listed.

Pat Pezzi - 6 years ago

Agreed. Where's the point of a DIY video that doesn't show the details of the construction? Half the time is "look how good it looks!" and hardly any explanation.

CCxRC - 6 years ago

The link to the entire build is listed in the description http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond

Ava Winehouse - 6 years ago

How did I end up here and why do I want a pond now

fernando Flores - 6 years ago

koi is my fav fish

Jack Burton - 6 years ago

those are not koi. thee knock offs I know been into ponds for a longgg time

LickMySnickers - 7 years ago

overhang plants > pants in the pond.

robin212212 - 7 years ago

is it true that most people should only keep shubunkins instead of koi due to the koi's size?

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Haitham Kittana - 7 years ago

Are you using heater in your pond?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Haitham Kittana I Don’t Plan to.

Teresa Santana - 7 years ago

I say that's a very bad ass pond!!!!!

Jason Hare - 7 years ago

My dream is to do this with local game fish ...
Try to put in a nice little viewing deck below ground level into the water port hole style ....
Maybe even do a little barbless fishing on the weekends ...

CC123Aus - 7 years ago

Top job mate. I really like your design and setup. I recently did something similar here in Australia and had a few algae bloom issues as my pond is also in direct sunlight. I fixed it with a great natural solution. A mate of mine suggested I do a bog filter. And wow, the pond is 100% crystal clear and I have a great selection of water plants right next to it that are feed by the fish poop and Algae. So if you want to try a bog filter (easy to do after you have already put in a pond) I highly recommend it. Its basically a natural filter and there are a few good youtube DIY clips if you do a search. Anyhow, hope your pond is still going well and thanks again for the upload. Cheers CC123

Catch Em All Fishing - 7 years ago

that pond is sexy as hell!

Tucker Law - 6 years ago

Catch Em All Fishing I love your vids

Ariyana Watson - 6 years ago

I know you you're my big fan my name is Arianna Marie Watson

Jeff Palmer - 6 years ago

Catch Em All Fishing 99

Alex Vlogs&More!! - 6 years ago

Catch Em All Fishing more fish

fernando Flores - 6 years ago

wats up i Subscribed to u

Ball4Life Vlogs - 7 years ago

Catch Em All Fishing make pond like that for your gold fish and koi fish live yahh videos

Ball4Life Vlogs - 7 years ago

Catch Em All Fishing love your videos

Ball4Life Vlogs - 7 years ago

Catch Em All Fishing yayyeett

Michael. Yeezyyy - 7 years ago

Catch Em All Fishing ayeeeeeee

Joe John - 7 years ago

How is the maintenance on it

greenlover - 7 years ago

I hope your paying the lad a good wage

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Ha! He gets paid well in popcorn most nights.

Jared Otto - 7 years ago

This is so awesome!
Thanks so much for sharing the process. The finished product is beautiful. (The all in cost is unbelievable!!!) Thanks so much for sharing! I don't think I would every leave the house! Love it!

typical gangster - 7 years ago

Not trying to be mean but I'm wondering if anyone else wonders how this is on budget

Jack Burton - 6 years ago

that is on budget

www.WaterfallNow.com - 7 years ago

Fish seem happy!

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SlothDealer - 7 years ago

wtf
1:26
nearly shitted myself

Renato Silva - PANCHO - 7 years ago

Belíssimo tanque, Parabéns!!!

Lisaa - 7 years ago

i dont think its over stocked they all will do good if no more added

Kevin Nguyen - 7 years ago

I Love your Pond, I was wondering where did you buy those flat pavers?

Tony Nguyen - 7 years ago

AWESOME POND... DO YOU USE A HEATER FOR THE WINTER.

Romerito Deguia - 7 years ago

very nice pond.i like it.

Shachar Petrushka - 7 years ago

Why the typical goldfish/koi? why not something more exotic?
For example I heard of someone who kept guppy fish in a pond, they would do great in summer (it gets to 30-35 degrees c in here) but would die back in winter.
How about discus or neon fish or anything else that's not goldfish or koi?

Shelby Smith - 6 years ago

Jack Burton EXACTLY

Jack Burton - 6 years ago

you answered your question.. they would DIE IN THE COLD

Shachar Petrushka - 7 years ago

Creative Fish Studio that's the next thing I thought about, a side view. But how do you build the glass to withstand the pressure?
Just thick enough?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Shachar Petrushka I actually just pulled 100+ Guppies out for the winter. Why goldfish/koi? The main reason is visibility and topview appearance. Thin fish like a discus wouldn't offer the same visual enjoyment without a side view (tank or pond window). Guppies were a little interesting...but nothing like the goldfish and koi. Very easy to spot, spend a lot of time near the surface and swim all over. That's the main reason. Some fancy goldfish are bread for their top view...but I don't have them in here because they swim too slow to be in with the koi.

J. carlos Alvarado - 7 years ago

It's a nice looking pond, but when having fish you want double the filtration of the volume of your pond.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Yeah. That is true. I'm actually running two filters to accomplish that. The one has UV and the other is more work with the filters down in the water (more work to clean)

Toob247 Toob247 - 7 years ago

It looks so good honestly I'd probably end up kicking the fish out into an aquarium somewhere and just using it as a beautiful hot tub / mini pool

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Haha. My dad did that with his after 8 years or so. Now it is cholorinated and used as a mini pool to sit in and relax

Fun Life with Pets - 7 years ago

looks awesome!!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thank you. Really enjoying it now that it isn't so hot outside

Lizard Punk - 7 years ago

I love this pond but If you're gonna keep turtles you're gonna need a baskingg spot to keep them from getting she'll rot

algerome28 - 7 years ago

love the pond!!! but only suggestion you need a stable basking spot for the turtles so they wont get shell rot from soaking in the water for too long. they need a dry spot

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! I understand that about the turtles. All turtles get removed and placed in the creek out back. This is a fish pond.

Bork Bork - 7 years ago

Your kid's Minecraft level 1000. But this pond is freaking gorgeous.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Haha! That was a brilliant comment. love it!

Jinisinsane - 7 years ago

My friend built a koi pond the local govt classified it as a pool and taxed them for it, any loophole on this?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

It all depends on the local ordinances. Some rule it by depth. Others worry about other local waterways and what might happen if there was flooding...etc.

tamil mannan - 7 years ago

Lawrence UK - 7 years ago

Hey i have put a video of my fish pond up. Made from decking feel free to take a peek guys and gals:)

Tianyi Wang - 7 years ago

this is pretty amazing!!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! We still love it after 6 months

I hate my gamer tag and I wanted a long name - 7 years ago

Not going to lie that would make a nice hot tub or jacuzzi especially with the view behind it you could make a mini infinite pool/hot tub

Jim Martin - 7 years ago

Would it be better to have a light blue color for the pond so you can enjoy your fish more?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

It's an option. I wanted more natural. Once the water cleared...the fish are easily visible.

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Kuchi Kopi - 7 years ago

Beautiful

handymobi Ben - 7 years ago

here is another great idea, no digging required. DIY pond above ground http://www.handymobi.com/project/detail.php?id=DL2j4jgBXJ

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

That is nice! Thanks for sharing

Jr Edouard - 7 years ago

Why were one of the fish opening and closing its mouth really fast at the top of the pond

Dat 1 Song - 7 years ago

Shouldn't put turtles. They will eat all the kois

Carl Deaton - 7 years ago

those are some nice Shubunkins.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Carl Deaton I like them...and they have grown quite a bit

Michael Trinh - 7 years ago

Looks great, really impressive

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Michael Trinh thanks! We really enjoy it.

Pranay Kudale - 7 years ago

will mosquitoes breed in their too?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Pranay Kudale they shouldn't if the water is agitated. I also have guppies in there that will eat the mosquito larvae

NO ChiLL - 7 years ago

that kid build the whole pond lol

Kimberly Morningstar - 7 years ago

You should have added some way for the turtle to climb out, they need to come out of ponds to dry off completely and bask otherwise they will have problems. They can get fungus and shell rot from not being able to dry off.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Kimberly Morningstar I'm not keeping turtles in here. That one just showed up and I moved him back to the creek.

Nathan Chilton - 7 years ago

Maybe a sign should be put up so no one else falls in. sigh... poor Michael.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Nathan Chilton haha

Chad Stokes - 7 years ago

well done bro

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

that's not a bad idea

IllegalAlien51 - 7 years ago

Looks neat. Are the plants always in shades or do they get sunlight? If always in shades, how well have they grown? I was thinking adding some plants from my Aquariums like Amazon swords or bacopas, but I don't know if they'll grow well in shades.

txferretgirl - 7 years ago

gold chagoi koi are good to have, so that one will likely be an amazing koi in your pond =)

Joey Flores - 7 years ago

this is like real life Minecraft

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

LOL! Now that's funny right there!

Zangh Fei - 7 years ago

I have a question, I have no knowledge about winter. What do you do with Koi up coming winter.?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

at almost 4 feet deep, it shouldn't freeze solid even in really cold places. That's what we did with my dad's pond in Michigan. Never lost a fish over the winter period.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I dug it deep enough that I will just leave them in all winter. I'll pull the hose from the water fall and just have it shooting in as a stream from the hose to help keep ice from forming. Don't have much worry about that here in southeastern Virginia though. If it freezes, I'll just break a small hole in the ice

xSean145 - 7 years ago

Very nice man! this video really inspired me to build a similar pond and im already planning it. Can you tell me what kind of tarp/liner you used on the bottom? and did you add sand as a medium to the bottom of the pond? Very very simple and cool!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

A lot of people use sand under the liner at the bottom and then put underlayment material on top of that to help protect the liner. Against everyone's better judgement, I decided not to do that as there won't be any trees nearby to have roots try to penetrate it. We also did a pretty good job cleaning the soil under it. If the ground had a lot of rocks or roots, I would have used the sand and underlayment.

I didn't put sand as a medium in the bottom of a pond this small...because the fish will mess with it, stir it up and potentially keep the water murky. They already pull the rocks and dirt out of my planted pots.

xSean145 - 7 years ago

Also, How do you deal with the rain ? Doesnt it overflow if there is too much rain ? I mean doesnt the fish swim out at the little overflow edge you made ?

impokejon - 7 years ago

Something I've heard that works is a spinning disco ball. You should be able to find a disco ball and a solar powered spinner for like 25 bucks or something like that at your local party store.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I'll keep that in mind :) Not sure I want a spinning disco ball out there though. It would kill the "zen" vibe. :D

Familliar Nori - 7 years ago

Those goldfish are going to get big!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Familliar Nori yes. They can get quite large

Chris Nicholas Bushell - 7 years ago

you got turtles in there not good as there is no rocks or things to rest on

Chris Nicholas Bushell - 7 years ago

That's great news, how did it get there? great pond

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Chris Bushell the turtle was caught and released the same day. Just happened to be swimming around in there one day and was super cute.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Took me a minute...but yes...you are right.

MrJaetone - 7 years ago

wow $1300 ,You have just inspired me ,GREAT JOB

Ed Va - 7 years ago

I have 2 gold fish: Big Easy and Hard to Get.

Seth Williams - 7 years ago

Nice

Tashi Roberts - 7 years ago

Good job, you'll need to make sure that the turtle has somewhere proper to bask as it gets larger and the lily pads no longer suffice otherwise it will drown and/or find it difficult to thermoregulate.

robin212212 - 7 years ago

I heard that koi eventually produces too much wastes and overcomes the filtration for a typical koi pond; do you think this is true?

KoiPondPeppy - 7 years ago

I love the modern, simple look of your pond. Congratulations! It really complements the pool. Yes, koi eat plants. I don't keep any plants but when I get my waterfall pool done, I can put plants in there.

Bailey Boehm - 7 years ago

What a beautiful yard. Inspiring for my own

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Bailey Boehm Thank you! I enjoy working on the yard.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thank you all for the interest you've show in my pond. For more information on the build, check out the article I wrote for HomeTalk.com: http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I would think so..or a variation of it.

earl Magbanua - 7 years ago

Creative Fish Studio is this liner available in Philippines?

mandar d - 7 years ago

whats the name of that tiny turtle..also like you're pond..

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Not sure what kind of turtle it was. It was just a baby that came through one day. I moved it to the creek out back.

EighthNotch - 7 years ago

$1300 for a 2000 gallon pond ain't bad at all. That's less than 1$ per gallon. I might just have to copy your design, haha.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I didn't think it was too bad. Feel free to copy. I was asked by hometalk.com to write a post about the build and shared all the info for the build. The build is explained here: http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond

lil john - 7 years ago

Nice pond..The waterfall idea is pretty cool..Need a better selection on your koi fish though..lol..

Linda - 7 years ago

Beautiful!! Plants really keep the water clear and clean. I use only plants, no chemicals or treatments necessary. Water lettuce is really pretty. The water always tests perfect, which equals healthy fish. Enjoy!!!!

Linda - 7 years ago

Well, plants and cleaning the filter a lot!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

That's excellent Linda!

Lira Ziyad - 7 years ago

Just some info from my years of having my pond. If your pond is 2000 gal you really want a pump and filter that are almost double that. It will give you way clearer water and keep the water moving. Also, I used to make the mistake of turning one pump off and on but that is the main oxygenator you have so unless you put a hose into your return line which will suck in air and oxygenate your pond (Pong guru show what I mean in one of his videos) and with plants in the pond, don't turn it off especially at night or you may come out to dead fish. Looks sleek! Congrats!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks Lira! I always have the waterfall running.

Rebecca Woodward - 7 years ago

where are you going to put the basking spot and ledge above water for the turtles when they want to get out of the water? I know they are mostly aquatic, but they do tend to like a bit of dry sunshine on occasion.
The end result is so lovely to look at.
How often will you need to do water changes?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks Rebecca! I do 10% water changes once a week right now. I don't have plans to add a basking spot because at the moment I don't plan to keep turtles in it. :) That little guy in the video appeared one day and after filming him, I moved him out to the creek in the back later that tday. We had a larger one get in and he pulled himself out on the "overflow" side. I keep the water high enough in the pond that they are able to climb out.

Duc Tran - 7 years ago

I'm actually kinda jealous of your pond, lol

Koi TV - 7 years ago

nice pond, nice video!
How are the koi doing now?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Koi TV the koi are growing and doing great. Thanks for asking!

HEIDI TURNER - 7 years ago

Now all you need is a upside down tall tank in the middle, so you and your children can see them better! :-)

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+HEIDI TURNER I've thought about it, but I would constantly have to take it down to scrape all the algae off the walls of it and it would increase the amount of time spent maintaining the pond. :)

boomboompow - 7 years ago

u should put some inverted aquariums so the fish can go up and look at the view lol

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

boomboompow I still might. Just don't want to keep it clean right now.

Enkii Muto - 7 years ago

When the turtles get too heavy they won't be able to stay in the plants nor get out of this tank.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Enkii Muto i remove the turtles and put them in the creek out back. That's the only one we've had so far.

Icecreamgirl26 - 7 years ago

I thought it was a tutorial

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Icecreamgirl26 I'm writing up a tutorial for hometalk.com

bailey haubenreiser - 7 years ago

This is a great pond ! I hope you post more videos updating this ! Totally subscribing!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+bailey haubenreiser thanks for the sub! More videos coming

Frederik Damgaard - 7 years ago

You really should get some rocks sticking out of the water for the turtles to bask on! :D otherwise great job

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Frederik Damgaard yeah. I shouldn't have put the turtle shot in the video. It just appeared one day. I don't plan to have turtles and just move them to the creek out back.

Thomas Lindgren - 7 years ago

Are you going to add any guppies to the pond as well... really help to control mosquitoes and just adds a little extra life to the pond. Also, at the end of the season you will be surprised at what kind of color variation developed on its own. I like the sunset colored golden guppies because they are easier to see but any will work.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Thomas Lindgren I actually was breeding some with the goal to add them to the pond. I just haven't yet., but I put some in our fountain in the front yard. I've got a bunch.

Kelly Feuerstein - 7 years ago

Which State are You located in ?
I know if it's cold an ice, you have to dig it that deep and they can survive an plus pond heaters.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Hi Kelly, I live in south eastern Virginia, so it doesn't get super cold here. Every once in a while we'll get a day or two of snow, but not every year. We did have two ponds in Michigan when I was growing up and we didn't put heaters in them. It would freeze pretty thick, but we kept an opening with recirculated water from the hose that normally went to the waterfall. Sometimes it would freeze and we'd have to go break the hole open again. All fish and lilies survived through the winters there. But it was over 3 feet deep in the middle as well and the deep section provided room for the fish to "hibernate" for winter.

Daya K - 7 years ago

Very pretty ... but those rock-things at the edges caught my attention ... they could harbour snakes. Especially given the fish etc.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Daya K that's possible. But they also could be in the bushes and grasses. We put snake-a-way around the perimeter of pond are to help deter snakes, but I also tap the rocks with a pole before I walk back there to clean the filter.

Regular Old Plumbus - 7 years ago

ur gonna need to builded a platform for that turtle for future refrence

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Regular Old Plumbus we pulled the turtle out. But we keep the water high enough now that they can get out on the low side.

Soren K - 7 years ago

WHO the Hell DIED at 1:25??? XD
On a more positive note... beautiful results!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Soren K lol.

Arnold May II - 7 years ago

Very nice!

Pond and more - 7 years ago

Nice work

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systemdeadlock - 7 years ago

Nice work

Jimi182 - 7 years ago

love the style of your pond. I have a suggestion. for clearer water run water thu 300 micron filter socks either inside your waterfall box or make a box to house it. 300 micron grabs all the algea in the water collum

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Jimi182 that's a great suggestion. In the initial build I had a waterfall box, but switch to pushing the hose straight from the filter in between the two waterfall blocks. I'll see if there is a way to incorporate it somehow

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+PsychedelicBabe thanks! I'm out of town again and can't wait to get back and enjoy it.

Ryan Sandilands - 7 years ago

Lol C3PO!! Nice pond!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Ryan Sandilands thanks Ryan! Definitely a fitting name.

Qua Phan - 7 years ago

here in Queensland Australia....having a level pond is like building a haven for toads...so my pond had to be knee height off the ground...

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Qua Phan roads are a problem for us no matter what because of our location and the pool. raising it to avoid them isn't a bad idea.

Laura’s Life journey - 7 years ago

Love this pond y'all did great

Laura’s Life journey - 7 years ago

I bet si I would too

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Laura Jackson Strickland thanks Laura! We sure do love how it turned out. My wife wasn't so sure about my plans for a pond, but she likes it now that it is finished.

xweetok265 - 7 years ago

Pretty awesome. My mom is wanting to do a koi/goldfish in the future and we willl be using this as our blue print. Pretty Awesome

xweetok265 - 7 years ago

I do. imma do it for her and maintain it. I have a few fish tanks of mine

Tartarus13 - 7 years ago

xweetok265 does she know anything about fish or the nitrogen cycle?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Very cool! She's going to love having a pond

harley mama - 7 years ago

like your. theory about goldfish schooling and encouraging koi. dunno where your from, but for koi you check out aquarium coop?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+harley mama I watch his videos and loved the koi unboxing video he recently did. Until I know the pond is fully finished and what the wildlife decides to do, I'm going to wait on introducing anything expensive.

Carlos Amaral - 7 years ago

Great looking pond! Does it flood on raining season?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Carlos Amaral it hasn't so far. But just in case, inbuilt one side lower than the others as an overflow.

John Lorenz Del Rosario - 7 years ago

Help me turn my makeshift pond in a decent one :(
https://www.gofundme.com/helptturn-my-make-shift-pond-real/donate

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Kibbles N Bits thanks! I thought it was clever too when they told me what they called it

Naerwyn - 7 years ago

"The gold one" looks like a Chagoi. >_>
:/ Super disappointing intro to your channel.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks for the comment. Sorry to disappoint.

Shea Weekley - 7 years ago

U DIdN'T EV'n FLM PUddin THEe FISH IN!?!?!? les rox moor fish PLS!!!!! D-I-S-L-I-K-E-E

Shea Weekley - 7 years ago

Yah, I know. I'm friends with the guy who made it and was joking with him. Not sure anyone has spelling and grammar THAT bad! lol

Lillian Coticchia - 7 years ago

Shea Weekley It's a "how to build a cheap koi pond" video not a stocking video.

Aquatic Haus - 7 years ago

Wish I could have one pond one day :D

Aquatic Haus - 7 years ago

15years! I bet you're super pumped during the build of it. congrats man for finally having it :D

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Aquatic Haus I hope you do too. I've been waiting 15 years to build this one. So worth the wait!

Rob Nelson - 7 years ago

Any last regrets? What would you do different? Looks great!!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I was a little worried about the house too, which is why I took some extra measures to try to control the water runoff. I'll be keeping my eye on it and make any adjustments or fill the pond in and move it if it really comes down to it. The ground level is already much higher on the house where the pond is then it is at the far corner, so I think it'll be ok.

Rob Nelson - 7 years ago

Well - looks great - you should be proud. Nothing like standing back and enjoying a little DIY (thousands saved). I was a little apprehensive it was so close to your home/structure - but that will help on predator kill if you're going to put koi in there. Congrats again - looks epic.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

No real regrets. I'm planning to use the little ledges I built as caves. Didn't intend it that way, but it will make for a quick hiding spot for the fish. I wish I could've gone bigger, but this size fit best in the area available.

Gene Cundel - 7 years ago

Just subbed after watching this one video. My first comment has to do with what type of longevity do you plan on getting out of the build?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks Gene! I'm hoping to get at least 10-15 years out of it. I may have to re-cement or liquid nail some of the rectangle blocks back into place over time, but I don't see why it won't last. The liner has a 20 year warranty.

Bigfoot Mohawk - 7 years ago

I normally don't care for modern styled ponds but that's just gorgeous. You did a phenomenal job, absolutely beautiful and stunning!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks Bigfoot! Please don't lurk in my woods and eat my fish ;)

abel riyanto - 7 years ago

where do you get the pond liner? and how big is it?

abel riyanto - 7 years ago

thanks for the info !

Corinna Henderson - 7 years ago

Creative Fish Studio oh my gosh! hello from a friend in hampton! stumbled here and didn't realize you were local. enchanted forest is my favorite!

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I bought it at a local garden center here in Chesapeake called Enchanted Forest. It's a Firestone 20'x25' EPDM liner that is 45 mil. Costs around $300+

rich andy - 7 years ago

I like the modern look. The flat stones are really nice and even.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! Getting those stones to be even was the hardest part to figure out. Once I came up with a plan, it was actually pretty easy

pond Dude - 7 years ago

such a nice set up has your filter held up I would be worried I uploaded a video of my filter it's kinda ghetto but keeps my 1300 gallon above ground pool/koi pond it was as green as pea soup when I built it for like forty bucks

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I've only been running it a few months and the filter is doing great. I'll have to replace the UV light every year, but they aren't too expensive. I'll have to check out your filter video. I like how easy this one is to access and clean...but it wasn't cheap

Shandy Adhisty - 7 years ago

great work dude!!! anyway is it safe from natural predator like fox, snake etc since we can see there is an open area like forest at distance of your pond site? do you have any kind of prevention method??

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

That's a great question. I would say that I am informed about the potential, but don't have all the solutions in place yet. I have an egret statue that I move to help keep away Egrets & Herons, and I put a border of "Snake-a-way" around the pond area, but raccoons and foxes could be a problem. Back by the woods behind the house is a drainage stream that always has water and fish, so the raccoons and foxes already have potential water and food there. I am going to get large flag stones to put over the two shelf areas I dug into the pond that will make them into hiding caves for the fish. I also have an outdoor cat that lives on our back patio and helps keep some other wildlife away.

KCHstudio Phx - 7 years ago

I want that T-shirt

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

My wife would gladly send it to you. She hates when I wear it. haha

Giobel Koi Center - 7 years ago

wow, good job bro, beautiful koi pond

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Based on my calculations, it is close to 2,000 gallons.

Giobel Koi Center - 7 years ago

You're welcome, how many gallons is your koi pond?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! I'm loving it!

visualkeirockstar - 7 years ago

Thats almost how i made mine but a lot smaller and unperfect.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

I love all the plants you have in yours. that will be the next stage for me.

aa aa - 7 years ago

you need some kind of platform so that the turtle can get out of the water and bask in the sun.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

The turtle was just in there one day. He climbed onto the plants to bask in the sun and make his escape. I was going to help him out, but watched him do it himself.

Razi for FUN - 7 years ago

what will you do on winter when the water will froze?

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

You just have to dig it deep enough to provide a spot at the bottom for them to survive.

Razi for FUN - 7 years ago

+Creative Fish Studio That s nice. Thank you for reply i was just asking becouse i wanted to do for myself but where i live are -12 and even -20 C in the winter

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

+Sinca Adrian it doesn't get too cold here in Virginia Beach. I'll move the hose from the waterfall out to create a more deliberate flow that should keep it from freezing. But I made it over 3 feet deep so the fish can go to the bottom and survive. We used to do the same with our pond in Michigan. Never took the fish out. It was deep enough for them to survive. We did try to keep an opening in the ice as it froze, but some days it was completely closed.

Don Pablo - 7 years ago

Beautiful

LittleSniper OP - 7 years ago

+Creative Fish Studio I wish I could do that but my parents will not let me :/

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! I am really happy with how it turned out.

Mike Dankmemestar - 7 years ago

Thats a dream pond if you ask me ! Great work

Mike Dankmemestar - 7 years ago

I live in a house too and I have recently spoke to my dad about making a small pond in the garden. He might consider doing it with me along, but it does not look easy at all. My biggest concern is the water system and keeping the young Kois away from my 5 cats .

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thank! It has been a dream of mine to build one after we bought the house, but there wasn't a good spot for it. During recent renovations, the perfect spot opened up. My wife was kind enough to let the new patio stop short of where the deck used to go...which allowed me to put the pond there.

Richard Belanger - 7 years ago

Great job and setup! I see you have a pretty clear pool too... what I use to clarify my pond's water is the Ph- for the pool. It kill algue instantly and the fish will suck the rocks clean., and best of it it is not armful to the fish. I also like very much your water drain setup... very clever

Richard Belanger - 7 years ago

I did not know that you had a UV filter, which is great specially with 6 hour of sun. You can use the same water analyser kit that you use for the pool to fix your ph, knowing that the rain is more alkalyne that it use to be... I spry the area taht have algae groth with the PH- as needed and as I do I can see the algae breakup, specially the green filamented one, and they float to the surface and the fish rush in to suck the are. It does not affect the water chemistry except lower the ph. Mind you I use just what is needed to treat spot areas. Have a goos summer enjoying the pond.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! So far everything is going great with it. The UV Filter actually clears the water up really well...especially considering it is in the direct sun about 6 hours. Does the PH- mess with your water chemistry or does it bring the PH back to where it needs to be?

Akshay Ramdoyal - 7 years ago

Very nice project, it looks real good. How many koi do you have for 2000 gallons?

Akshay Ramdoyal - 7 years ago

Creative Fish Studio i am new to ponds and was wondering how much koi can you have for your 2000 gallons pond? thanks for replying :)

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks. I currently have 6 Koi in the pond and tons of Goldfish. I bought 30 feeder goldfish the end of the cycling process. Being feeder goldfish, I didn't plan on the all living...but they did. As they grow, I may need to find some of them a new home.

Brett Schneider - 7 years ago

Ive been waiting for this. I have followed all the progression on Instagram

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Awesome! I had a lot of work travel around after I started on the project, so it took a while to finalize it all. Still need to put the finishing touches on it

Micah Whalen - 7 years ago

Awesome! Great job! Looks very clean.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! Modern wasn't my first choice, but as I looked at the area I was going to put it...it just made sense to keep it clean and work with the lines of the surrounding cement.

Cut It Up Freshh - 7 years ago

So this is what youve been up to. The pond looks good, very modern look, even better that its DIY. Cant wait for your 40g reef tank update.

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks! It's been a year since I started the 40g reef. For the most part everything is the same....it's had some ups and downs, but it is still going. The main thing to take a hit was my corals. I'm just getting back from traveling and already am leaving for another trip. I'll try to do an update on it when I get back.

DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 7 years ago

Hi Tony.. wow.. this is incredible!! What a beautiful sanctuary! Really outstanding work Tony. Have a wonderful summer enjoying all your hard work!! =D

DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 7 years ago

I can't imagine how hard and long it took you to dig it.. unless you used a bobcat. That's what I would have done. I love the design but that's for forte!! It's elegant and very esthetically pleasing. I'm sure the fish think they are in heaven too. =D

Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago

Thanks Deb! It's been very rewarding to sit and enjoy the hard work that was put in to build it. It took a little while to figure out how I was going to set the stones at the edge, but so far the cement seems to have been the right way to go.