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Håkan Persson - 6 years ago

Lovely pond just beautiful!

If I build a pond after this tutorial. Do I need to be the least bit worried about the safety of my fish. There are a lot of wading birds where I live.

Stressy Porkrind - 6 years ago

So I need to know would you ever slant the spillway rocks to increase the flow ?

LiveEachDay - 6 years ago

Perfectly done Eric. Great Job, i have enjoyed watching the entire 56 episodes. More power to Pond Digger!

maniatikoleal - 6 years ago

FINALLY! It took me quite a few hours to watch all the videos, I just wished there was more footage of the finished pond :)

ferrari4sale - 6 years ago

Very beautiful pond.

kelvin vu - 6 years ago

Nice bro

Fred Stanvic - 6 years ago

Fantastic - Hands down the best video tutorial on pond building I have ever seen! Your attention to detail and plain talk explanation are awesome. Thank you very much for taking the time and making the effort to do this.

billy ray - 6 years ago

Wonderful work!!! Similarly, I started with a small 100 gal box store liner pond and now I have a 3000 gal pond.

Mohamed Al - 7 years ago

Amazing guys! honestly very nice. I'd love you all can have a time to visit our simple resort at www.farmstay.ae Thanks all

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Chandu Chandra - 7 years ago

Naveen

Ben Harris - 7 years ago

WOW, Great Job on this pond. Thankfully, I saw your video as i was starting my pond about 10 month's ago. I got a lot of pond equipment and fish from a friend and followed along with your video's. Eric, my wife is totally impressed and so am i. I could not get the five foot depth (sandy Florida) but managed to get four feet in the deep end. The videos are awesome, you are obviously passionate about your work, and it comes through in the videos. Thanks again

minh cuong Le - 7 years ago

Hồ cá đẹp quá

Charles Harris - 7 years ago

show me how to huck a water fall up

cameo tique - 7 years ago

I am going to miss this now! Have been enjoying it all so much!! You guys are awesome. The attention to detail is out of this world. Wish I could have a pond like that! Thanks for sharing and for all the extra tips!

Silvaratinam E - 7 years ago

Thank you. This whole episodes was very informative and educational. Lol....

lil cc - 7 years ago

fab and great information , loved the outcome ..... did chuckle at rosemary wanting an extension already !! realise this is 2 years old so interested did she have it extended ?

Chad Ashton - 7 years ago

What's the upkeep and maintenance entail on a pond like this?

Joe Pixley - 7 years ago

Do you have Fire Ants in your in your part of the world and if so what to do?

Tim Carpenter - 7 years ago

I was wondering what plants can I add to my koi pond I had a waterlilies but the koi eat them all I love your videos clips I've learned alot keep up the great work thanks and I'm in the UK

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meriem mimi - 7 years ago

today i'm gonna start building a pond in my back yard ...i'm working on it alone so i don't know how much time it will take but i wish it will turn out like i want at the end ......thanks a lot u gave me a lot of informations ...wish me luck :)

Gaming Fury Girl - 7 years ago

cute fishys

tiffanewilliams82 - 7 years ago

I binge watched all 56 parts....and this was awesome....I grew up in foster care...and my foster mother had a very small koi pond and I've... always wanted one....I had such fond memories of that pond ...and you work with such acquired skill and care....and take so much pride in your work....I'm from California and now live in Texas and was wondering how I could contact your company to draw me up some design plans...again your work was awe inspiring

tiffanewilliams82 - 7 years ago

ernest Valencia - 7 years ago

Awesome job man !!

Salim Alasam - 7 years ago

its a big i want i little bond

Tecolote Alcón - 7 years ago

I'm here a yr later and watch the whole series again. I can't wait do make one myself on a plot of land I own. And send you the updates on snap chat homie. Thanks again.

i - 7 years ago

whats the stander to having kio pond.i have 500 gallon pond with 2 baby kio, then out grow thier home they need bigger one .one of them is at less 4 inches, also have 3 Shubunkin

J. Shih - 7 years ago

wanna make a swimming pool is it the same process

Debra Briggs - 7 years ago

I live in Auz and just want to say its a pleasure watching your videos and really informative. Love your work :-) you and your team are amazing and you make it look easy but boy I can appreciate its not always. I'm struggling to do my little area. At the moment i'm actually doing a stream/waterfall to inground IBC for my turtle and I'm having trouble getting my head around the construction. Your videos have given me some ideas though so hopefully I can get the result I am aiming for :-) Thank you for taking the time to share

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Merguezparty - 7 years ago

Where did you find the wood's terrace where you're sitting on this video?

Javier Cruz - 7 years ago

Eric great videos thank you for all great information about ponds

Ronnie Mitchell - 7 years ago

im thinking about getting one done

jonathan mallo - 7 years ago

I absolutely loved this series I can't believe I watched every minute of each one! now time to re-watch before I start.

Alexis' Fishin', Huntin', and Farming Show - 7 years ago

I have a blue/calico goldfish (2 actually)

Alexis' Fishin', Huntin', and Farming Show - 7 years ago

the pond i bought had a hole in it. this helps. my fish are getting big, and I need to build a pond

Anjuman Islam - 7 years ago

I like to build a fish pond, please help me find a constructor, thank you

Oleg Moseichuk - 7 years ago

how much is a Projects ?

Anthony's Outdoors - 7 years ago

Watched from beginning to end and I must say that was excruciatingly thorough. Beautiful pond and I love the depth. Unfortunately alot of people can't build a pond this deep due to soil conditions, water table, and municipal ordinances. Thanks for taking the time to film all this. Btw: That is the crappiest soil I've ever seen.

SLDub TV - 7 years ago

I just watched through again for the second time! Such great info and top tips... Top notch. Eric, those waterfall spillway filters would sell like hot cakes in the UK. We have nothing even nearly as good this side of the pond. Tangential pond returns are like hens teeth over here too, you just can't find decent ones anywhere. One question... what make of bottom drain do you use? It looks a great robust unit.

D S Koi - 7 years ago

When is the next series? Need more Koi videos with Shawn McHenry. Need me some more PondDigger.....Need my fix.....

ThePondDigger - 7 years ago

We are planning for this spring. Stay tuned and don't forget to follow me on SnapChat - username theponddigger

Dean Crouch - 7 years ago

Awesome series.... well done, well produced. very well thought out....thanks

sdq sdq - 7 years ago

this is how a koi pond should look like , black bottom , good job

Osanda Sahitha - 7 years ago

I just finished watching the entire series and i learned a lot. thank you so much for sharing.

Jonny Bravo - 7 years ago

Nice pond...
How much would a pond like this run?

Thom Yorke - 7 years ago

Do you travel? I live in SoCal... can pay for travel expenses if necessary... you seem to be one of the best

Mary Crum - 8 years ago

Wish you were in Louisiana, we have a wide pond, not deep enough. Just had it redone around 2 years ago. Not happy with it, always green, have had trouble getting anyone to come look at it to help us. Thinking of filling it in.

Dan Pham - 6 years ago

How big and the deep of you pond , you much have to many fishes or do not have the correct fillter system that way you water is green , the fillter system I creative is easy no chemical is needed or UV ligth , hope you did filing you pond yet .

CC123Aus - 8 years ago

Top series mate, thoroughly enjoyed it. Great to see some top notch professionals out there like yourself that are prepared to take the time to produce informative youtube series like these. Thanks again and cheers.

Mau Gamez - 8 years ago

hi I tuck my time to admire your work it's. Beautiful thanks for sharing your videos

Stirling Moore - 8 years ago

what kind of stone was used in this video specifically the framing stone

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luvoucho - 8 years ago

Ahh that was great ! spent so much time watching this i really must get on with my pond ! haha i will have so much knowledge and it will look much better after watching this thank you, best pond ive ever seen ! i feel inspired :)

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

LOL! Thank you so much for watching!

oglądacz youtuba - 8 years ago

piękne oczko w polsce nie ma takich

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

If I had my way, there would be ponds like this in Poland! I do have roots that tie back to Poland. Thanks for watching.

Nightand Fog - 8 years ago

What a terrific resource you have been, Eric. I am nearly finished with the pond I promised my wife for mother's day. I could never have done it without the knowledge and experience you shared in this series. I did buy some Helix parts you recommended. They are top quality. I am in your debt for making this resource available to me and those whom I've sent to view this series. Thank you, thank you!

Brad Sims - 7 years ago

ThePondDigger

Nightand Fog - 8 years ago

+ThePondDigger Will do!

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

You are most welcome and thank you so very much for supporting our Brand, Helix Life Support. Please email me photos of your project when complete! eric@theponddigger.com

Cory Bourn - 8 years ago

What is the approximate material cost for the liner, skimmer, filter, drain, etc, not the landscaping? Do you have plans or a material list for a pond either this same size, or slightly smaller, 12' diameter? Your videos are very straight forward and I would feel confident on tackling this myself.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

We can absolutely hook you up with the materials list needed to complete this pond or one slightly smaller. We hand hold through the installation process too if you get the pond get though our company. Rosemary's pond kit is 9,500.00 including all the liner, pond filters, pond lighting, pumps and such. We can customize a pond kit to what ever size pond you are planning for your yard. email me direct if you want more details. eric@theponddigger.com

Kailie Joie - 8 years ago

how many gallons is this pond

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

Five Thousand.

moonwrasse - 8 years ago

Well done on a fantastic build, Looks amazing.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

Thank you so much!

Ronan Farrell - 8 years ago

why are there no bubbles in the centre of the pond coming from bottom filter?
what are the running costs of such a pond per anem? great series of videos really enjoyed them and learned a lot.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

We had the bubbles off for a calm video shot at the end. The bubbles from the bottom drain can be ran on a timer so you have this calm look during the day and the bubbles run at night to sweep the bottom of the pond.

This pond costs the home owner approximately 75.00 to 100.00 a month for electricity. We do live in California where electrical costs are high.

Thank you so much for watching!

Syon Reddy - 8 years ago

How many gallons is this pond

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

5,000 US Gallons

Strohhut Farmer - 8 years ago

would love to see this pond in 2016. Are you going to visit Rosemary this year? You did an amazing job with this Pond! Thank you for this great series. Both thumbs up :)

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Kevin Janson Yes her pond is grown in nicely!!! I will be showcasing her pond on SnapChat and Periscope this year so be sure to follow me on These two platforms.

Jo-Ann Zaleena - 8 years ago

i watched the entire series. fantastic finish. i want a koi pond in my backyard!

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Jo-Ann Galena Thank you so much for watching!

yasumpuss1ey - 8 years ago

Thank you. I had a contractor who tried to make me sign on a contract that I didn't want because he couldn't do what I wished for.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+yasumpuss1ey I am Glad you stood your ground!!

Soonmush - 8 years ago

Thumbs up for the whole series ♡♡♡♡♡

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Soonmush Thank you so much for watching!!!

PicoLatrinidad - 8 years ago

I started to dig and I am about to quit already. Not a DIY project but thanks for the detailed instructions.

smiler - 7 years ago

PicoLatrinidad yehhh... did you quit?

Angel M - 7 years ago

PicoLatrinidad Did you quit?

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+PicoLatrinidad Don't Quit!

Dave Dreyer - 8 years ago

Thanks for all of your informational pond build videos. I recently hand dug my 11' x 14' x 3' deep pond with 15' waterfall area in my backyard. The rain recently half filled my "pond" which I had covered with a tarp. I hope to put my 20' x 50' EPDM liner down soon.
Check out this video of my pond build progress.
https://youtu.be/zUUOOzNQbj0

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Dave Dreyer Well done

Dexter Italy - 8 years ago

Very good job , 100% made from experienced persons who love what they are doing .
I have two questions :
approximately how much does it cost in terms of materials and monthly ( water and electricity ) ?
Again incredible job mate you get one like for every single video of this project from me !!
I'll subscribe to you channel , by from Italy .

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Dexter it Thank you so much for the comment. This pond costs about 100 dollars month with electricity, water, food and water treatments. We appreciate all the support from Italy! Thank you again!

John COLL - 8 years ago

What's the price to have a waterfall and pond built like the one in this video?
Great Work!

Cindy99765 - 8 years ago

+Leslie Williams Woah that's expensive. Who did a pond for you?

The Lamborghini Chris beat Rihanna in - 8 years ago

+Leslie Williams lol your crazy

Leslie Williams - 8 years ago

Try $10,000

The Lamborghini Chris beat Rihanna in - 8 years ago

+Cindy99765 lol

Cindy99765 - 8 years ago

22 dollars lol no. Everything here would probably come to be about $1500-$3000.

The Lamborghini Chris beat Rihanna in - 8 years ago

Like 22 dollars

Corrado Ghinamo - Author - 8 years ago

Warm congratulations on your professional skills! I have a pond in my garden, and I could improve it all by myself thanks to your precious teachings. Please accept my best regards from Italy. Corrado Ghinamo, author

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Corrado Ghinamo Thank you so very much for your comment.

Naturalli - 8 years ago

I love this pond I have a diy pond in my yard that I had to build in order to save koi fish from my deceased mother's pond. I am absolutely hooked and in love with these fish. I wish I could have you build a pond in my yard. My current pond measures approximately 18' x 14' and approximately 4' deep in the deepest part.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+kathlimurph That's a great pond size! Thanks for watching!

Brent - 8 years ago

Proof positive that good contractors are indeed artists! Beautiful work man, thanks for all the hard work producing the video series!!

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Brent Eason Thank you so much for watching!

Jonathan Marquez - 8 years ago

.I am hook men you are a genius...keep the good job.....

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Jonathan Marquez Thank you for watching!

Brian Welter - 8 years ago

Nice videos. I watched everyone. I'm inspired. Thanks for all the hard work in sharing "how too".

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Cichlids Northwest Thank you so much for watching and giving us feedback!

djkelectrical - 8 years ago

A beautiful job and very entertaining.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+djkelectrical Thank you so much for watching!

Russell Beach - 8 years ago

Amazing and your attention to detail really paid off in the end! Excellent work Beautiful

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Russell Beach Thank you so much!

lorr bee - 8 years ago

Woow beautiful pond , How much does it cost to built this pond

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+lorr bee Thank you so much for watching. The price can vary depending on access to the property and material selection.This pond will base price 25 to 30 thousand for professional installation. NOTE: we can help DIY weekend warrior builders who want to save money as well!

Mark Ali-gilkes - 8 years ago

Nice looking girl. but crazy, lol. to want an EXTENTION ????? the BILL !!! i bet this pond was expensive to build it self ? another extension, boy oh boy, the bill, there will not be much left of the garden. lol, ha ha.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Mark Ali-giles Yes she is beautiful and crazy!

Mark Ali-gilkes - 8 years ago

Amazing pond builder. very thorough in knowledge, wisdom, creations, plumming, filtration, detail to perfect ponds, etc. i have ben watching this for a year now !!! EXCELLINT !!!!

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Mark Ali-giles Thank you so much Mark!

Robert Leonard - 8 years ago

Hope somebody else hasn't asked and I just didn't see the answer.. but about how much power is required to run a pond like this one? The pumps, the air, the lights etc.. Running a lot of that 24/7..

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Robert Leonard Thats a great question Robert. This pond takes about 700 watts to run. So depending on what you pay for watts. Rosemary pays about 75 a month for her pond.

Bobby Bish - 8 years ago

Its very beautiful but basically a snake pit.

JOHNOBUB - 8 years ago

+Bobby Bish snakes are ok. they only bite if you bother them.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Bobby Bish Not in SO Cal.

Tecolote Alcón - 8 years ago

amazing

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Tecolote Alcon Thank you so much.

Tecolote Alcón - 8 years ago

Beautiful! How much would this cost? Amazing job

Tecolote Alcón - 8 years ago

I have absolutely nerded out to your channel. Thank you for putting this up, truly.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Tecolote Alcon This project falls in around 30k. Access and materials can make the price move around. Thank you so much for the comment.

Tecolote Alcón - 8 years ago

That came together so good! Congratulations rose Mary. how much would that one cost?

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Tecolote Alcon Thanks for watching!

Tecolote Alcón - 8 years ago

That came together so good! Congratulations rose Mary. how much would that one cost?

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Tecolote Alcón We are both very pleased with the pond.

Dillon Stevenson - 8 years ago

Are you ever going to do a follow up video? I would LOVE to see the filters in action !

Dillon Stevenson - 8 years ago

+ThePondDigger can't wait!

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Dillon Stevenson We have talked about shooting a follow up video at this pond later this spring but we haven't solidified a date.

Dennis Scogin - 8 years ago

said and done what is the price range in materials for one like this?

Dennis Scogin - 8 years ago

Wort every penny . beutiful pond

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Dennis Scogin Approximately 10k on the equipment and a couple grand for stone. We definitely spent a couple grand on landscape supplies.

Gerardo - 8 years ago

WOW..I day i will have a pond like this :). Thanks for the reply! Keep up the good work man. Beautiful work

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+bigbravedaddy Approx. 30k.........without terrestrial plantings.

D S Koi - 8 years ago

When are we starting the extension video series????

D S Koi - 8 years ago

+ThePondDigger Just finished the expansion of my pond.....Ok, I had a new one built.....Would like to see how you make an extension so I can plan the next phase on mine.

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+D S Koi We have many other important video series filming segments we need to film before we tackle the extension video on this pond. But do count it out.

Beans and Cheese - 8 years ago

Dog stole the show

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+EthanCalifornia - minecraft reviews Funny Dog stealing the limelight!

D'Krazee-Noypi ! - 8 years ago

Amazing!!!

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+UlyJay Cas Humbled! Thank you!

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+BRIAN EICHER You can do it!!!!!

LorD John Mitchell LaSt LinK - 9 years ago

Que hermoso trabajo el traductor como que a veces no ayuda pero su trabajo es genial la mejor información obtenida que eh podido ver gracias muchas gracias por su tiempo y el detalle de la información brindada en perú como q no hay profesionales en esos temas con muchos ánimos de ayudar la verdad saludos y espero mas video ya me vi todo su canal mi sueño es tener un estanque un poquito más grande incluido un recorrido de un río

ThePondDigger - 8 years ago

+Jhon Mitchell Gonzales Espinoza Thank you for your kind comments from Peru. We will continue to teach and provide tutorial videos!!! Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

Carlos Adams - 9 years ago

Great pond build Eric. When does Rosemary's second pond begin?

Eve Parkin - 9 years ago

I must ask is your name Eric or Erik because I don't want to be rude and type your name wrong xx

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Eve Parkin Eric with a C! Thanks for asking!

Eve Parkin - 9 years ago

An extension ... ALL READY !! She's Only just built that one; or you have Eric, great job with that btw I'm always inspired by you Eric, come and build a pond for me !!!! Well ... My second one ;)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Eve Parkin Rosemary is crazy just like you! :)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Eve Parkin What motto????

zhuowen he - 9 years ago

lovely waterfall i wonder how long u made this

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+zhuowen he We spent 9 months filming this pond every step of the way!

Richard Shearman - 9 years ago

Absolutely amazing series. Video and Audio 10/10 also.
Looks like i'm moving from aquariums to ponds soon!
Bigger is better, right? :)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Richard Shearman Yes Richared bigger is better! Thank you for the comment. I too came from aquariums to ponds so if you need any assistance during the transition let me know.

Zanzubaa1 - 9 years ago

Wow amazing pond. A feature that is not just a pond but also a major feature that adds value to the property. A pond like this would cost a fair amount of cash but it is important to look at it in terms of an investment, like an extension. It hopefully adds value and is something you can enjoy.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Zanzubaa1 Thank you for the feedback!

Mark Webb - 9 years ago

This is an awesome pond. Looks like it has always been there. Fantastic pond and amazing tutorial which is invaluable.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Mark Webb Thank you Mark! We are filming a LIVE BROADCAST at this pond on Sept. 3 at 7:30am PST and the replay is available for 24 hours! Follow us on Periscope!

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Lee Vang - 9 years ago

what was the cost to build this beautiful pond???

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Lee Vang This pond will range 25 to 30 thousand dollars for installation.

Bus Stop Scum - 9 years ago

The only thing I found annoying about all this is how you (Americans) all start every single sentence with the word 'SO'. pleaaaaaasse stop doing that. Thank you.

SLDub TV - 7 years ago

Erm, we do... Fish and Chips is pretty much our national dish, and we all love a good muffin. So to speak! ;O)

Cindy99765 - 8 years ago

Not every American talks like that. That would be like saying every person in the UK eats fish and chips and muffins.

Joseph Lynn - 8 years ago

+Angry Woman Deep breaths.

KingCross - 8 years ago

So, maybe don't watch Americans

Jofer Alvez - 9 years ago

This is the 2nd series I watched from your channel. This one is my favorite, gosh all 55 part in one night, just before I go to bed. Now Ill be dreaming pond.
Give us an update soon whenever you guys are doing the expansion already. Gosh she might want an ocean size one, hahaha!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Joefer Alva Hey Joefer!!! Thanks for watching! You did that all in one night? That's a marathon! We will be shooting a live broadcast from her pond later this month on Periscope. My user name is @theponddigger. Try and catch us live on Periscope and stay tuned here on YouTube as we are planning a follow up video Next Spring!

Dan Johnson - 9 years ago

Eric, well done! I really enjoyed the journey I took with Rosemary and you. I also enjoyed your series on the patio bog pond and frog pond. Thank you for being so detail-oriented. That is usually the information that gets left out. Great job and keep up the amazing work.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Dan Johnson Thanks Dan!

Luis M - 9 years ago

Very nice ,quality work!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Luis M Thanks Luis!

Tiago - 9 years ago

That's like $10,000... project

Tiago - 9 years ago

Jeez, great job tho bud do you have any videos of cheaper projects >.<" haha with the edges going straight down as well

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Tiago Triple.........

Summer Rose - 9 years ago

In the last two days I have watched all 56 videos, I have to say it is AMAZING

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Mystical Trebleclef That is dedicated!!!! Thank you so much for supporting our channel! I hope you Subscribed because we have some great new material planned!

Paul Cochrane - 9 years ago

I watched all fifty five and what a great set they are! I want a pond now!! Top job and that Koi pond is beautiful

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Paul Cochrane Thanks Paul!!! Awesome you watched the entire series and you don't even have a pond yet! That's the perfect time to get the education, information and inspiration! Keep us posted! We want to know when you make a move!

emily fiorentino - 9 years ago

Eric, I added cement in my new pond to hold stones in place. I know about muriatic acid to get the PH right. Do I pour the muriatic acid directly into the pond? How long does it need to be in there until I can drain it and add fish? Do I need to do it a few times? I have a 5,000 pond. Thx. Vincent

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+emily fiorentino I will usually do an ACID bath on the concrete mortar joints. Rubber boots, thick rubber gloves, safety goggles strapped to my face, a good respirator and I go 50 percent acid and 50 percent water in a sprayer. Hit the joints hard and heavy and rinse it within 5 minutes working my way around the pond. Do that a couple time and then I fill the pond up and monitor the ph. Go for it!

LowTech Tank - 9 years ago

watched all of your videos in this series. Great job and thanks of sharing all this information. I have been planing on setting up a pond and your videos will be my go to references for sure

Kevin Murphy - 9 years ago

Amazing Pond!

Can i ask, what was the total cost and where were the rocks sourced from?

Robert Schultze - 9 years ago

not sure if it says somewhere, but can you tell me what size of a pump you have here in the final video ? Love your videos. I am almost ready for the cobblestone on mine.

Brenda Bartz - 9 years ago

Excellent step-by-step tutorials on this build!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Brenda Bartz Thanks Brenda!

Robert Hansberger - 9 years ago

loved the series watched all of them and was always waiting on the next installment. how about a view at night with the lights on. You have a awesome pond. thanks for your story.

Musabe009 - 9 years ago

So on the last waterfall course did you lay it out as a flat and then use waterfall foam in between the rock to create the small pool wall with the waterfall to create a more natural look?

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Musabe009 That is correct!

JP Dunamis - 9 years ago

Turned out great!. Im building the chlorinated pool version with a diving rock and swim spa jets. The round deck will be getting a round redwood hot tub and I will build another square deck opposite side of the pool for lounging. Would have been nice to see a 360 view all of the way around this pond and to have gotten another look at the finished life support. Did you guys build a little structure over it? Wind, rain, sun, and freezing temps here in Texas!
We wount be able to use palm trees and bamboo either ;).

Gilberto Verástegui - 9 years ago

Awesome Erik, congrats for your great job and passion. A Little advice for your videos, use a drone to make some aerial photage. Again congrats and thank you for beauties like this

Weirdfishes Fallingintoplace - 9 years ago

This is the stuff of great mornings!

Thanks for sharing you videos Sir Eric and The Pond Digger.

Greetings from Philippines

sissy murphy - 9 years ago

She needs more acreage .I love how you can walk up behind it and you are able to look down on the pond from above it .I think you need more likes than just one per person .Congrats on another beautiful build

sissy murphy - 9 years ago

oh no puppy stole the scene first billie jean and now a dog .It looks fantastic and gotta love that deck .What I don't like is when someone puts there pond so far from the house that you have to go to the pond to enjoy it .But this is so fantastic .Rose Mary is great and she wants bigger LOL. And now the kitty joins in the mix

Wilson Tan - 9 years ago

Those swinging chairs gave me a headache. Did you guys ever stoped moving. LOL. Awesome video by the way.

Eve Parkin - 9 years ago

I don't think Eric does stop, with all the pond building he does !

Mika Alfred - 9 years ago

Do you have the desire to come to Russia for promotional purposes ?? :) :) :) Have a great place where you can make a pond. :))))

So-Cal Ponds, Inc. - 9 years ago

Beautiful!!!!!

Dan Smith - 9 years ago

Awesome! :-D

archangel - 9 years ago

enjoyed entire series! You have given me some great info to build my pond for my aquaponics system! thank you for generously giving away your trade secrets! blessings friend

zeekthe hammer - 8 years ago

+archangel don't be fooled hey. lots of information on these videos but good luck tackling it yourself. He obviously has a head on his shoulders and you can't learn what he knows from university or college either. to even attempt a pond you should have a pretty broad knowledge and experience base for the building envelop first. the construction world looks easy at times when pros tackle it but you don't get to hear him or anyone bitching about having a sore back or squished fingers. very difficult work if you want it done right!

Kawanimut - 9 years ago

Finally ^_^

Thank you for sharing

koiroli - 9 years ago

Hello,
this is an amazing pond - have much fun with the koi!

Thanks for sharing,
Roland

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+koiroli Thanks for watching!!!!

hpiguys Workshop - 9 years ago

This is gorgeous! Almost as nice looking as Rosemary herself. We'll be looking forward to the expansion work. :)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+hpiguy Yes the pond is beautiful and so is Rosemary.... The expansion is in the planning stages!!!

Pedro Marquez - 9 years ago

Amazing looking

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Pedro Marquez Thank you Pedro!

Icetruckiller - 9 years ago

By far the best series of videos of YT. A superb conclusion.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Icetruckiller Thank you Icetruckiller!!! I am humbled by your feedback!

Pete C - 9 years ago

Thank you Eric and Rosemary for these great videos. They are not only entertaining and fantastic to watch, they are also very relaxing. I'm convinced that having a pond like this in your yard will improve your overall health by helping with stress from our modern lives. Just planning my pond now and hoping to start digging in the next few months! :)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Pete C Fantastic Pete! Let us know if you need any help with your design!

Mario Arellano - 9 years ago

How can I become a contractor to build ponds? I would really apreciate if you would give me some information.
Thanks!

Mario Arellano - 9 years ago

Yes I do. I started my landscaping business this year. But I want to get into building ponds. If you like you can email me at mao.lawnservice@gmail.com.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Mario Arellano Mario do you live in the US? We would love to help you start your pond building business!!!!

TheRocklander - 9 years ago

what a journey! thanx so much! cant wait for the next series.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+TheRocklander Stay TUned! We are editing a new series called Aquatic Plant Discussions and have some new tutorials planned to keep you on your toes!

Jim Berg - 9 years ago

Sorry, I found it :)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Jim Berg ;)

Jim Berg - 9 years ago

Hello! How much did she pay you for that nice pond? Include every thing!
Regads

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Jim Berg Thanks for watching!

TophatOrange - 9 years ago

Nice vids, real quality footage and camera work, love the vids with al the history about koi with the koi "guru"
Question though, you were really anxious to have the third flow running on the left of the waterfall but its not really running, what happened ?

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Klontman Yes the camera guy is a crazy perfectionist and it shows in his work. We just shot some new footage for koi discussions that are very historical. For your question we did get a small flow over the area. Just a trickle is what we wanted. We did turn the waterfall down a couple times during filming for the sake of the audio for the video. Thanks for watching!

Julie Coffey - 9 years ago

Thank you!! After 30 years of keeping ponds (first was when my family was stationed in the UK) and collecting all the 'bits and pieces' over the past two years, next year we'll be starting the pond of our dreams here in MI. Eric, without question this is by far the best tutorial I've come across, that with your added professional insight has given us the inspiration and fueled our enthusiasm for the upcoming project. My compliments sir.

Julie Coffey - 9 years ago

+ThePondDigger I would like to also add I particularly enjoy your Mystic Koi series as well. Very informative for beginners to watch and enjoyable for those more advanced, and as always well done. Shame you're both so far away. Let's face it, a bad day of pond keeping beats a good day at work (unless it's either you or Shawn!)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Jay Cee Jay!!!!! We are humbled by your compliment and we are so very excited we have fueled your passion and inspired your next project! Thanks for watching!!

FishAntsPlantsAndDave - 9 years ago

looks great. just needs about 50 more koi and itll be perfect

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+bentleyboy72 Yes she wants more koi!!!! We do want to leave some room for the koi she has to get HUGE!!!

J3 Driver - 9 years ago

Looks wonderful. Has given me lots of inspiration.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+J3 Driver Any you watching and following our channel has given us inspiration!!! Thanks for watching!

Kenneth Jensen - 9 years ago

Thanks for sharing those videos. It's been an awesome journey and I got a lot of inspiration.

We just starting the new pond build. And I will make it with bottom drain, thanks to you.

We just got the filter system home. So next step is to start digging. Sadly there's no way to get a machine digger in our backyard. So everything must be hand dig. 30.000 liters. Better start hehe.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Kenneth Jensen Get to DIGGIN! Thanks for watching!

Jeff K - 9 years ago

Finished! Wow l would love to have that pond.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Jeff K Thanks for watching Jeff!1

Chicken 153 - 9 years ago

whoever disliked this video.....What a hater! Yes it was a long series but it was a good series!! We gonna miss it and you all know it!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Michael Castillo YEAH!!! What Castillo Said! But hey everyone has a right to their opinion. Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate!!!! BAHAHAHAHAH!

TheMFLAV - 9 years ago

Dude!! That pond is amazing. I love the landscape around it. What a treat it must be to have such a beauty in your yard. I could see a few hundred Africans in that bad boy.. Lol
Thank you, Thank you for this tutorial. One of the nicest ponds on Youtube!!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+TheMFLAV Thanks MFLAV!!!! The entire pond project was an amazing journey for us to film. Thank you for your support!!! HEY we have an 11' x 16' pond in Long Beach that is stocked with P. saulosi right now!!! They are breeding and look amazing in there! The homeowner introduced some excess males into the pond this February and they overwintered fine. So we will see how they do this summer. Definitely planning a YouTube video shoot there! Stay Tuned!!! The Moss Rock we used there is about 500.00 a ton so it looks wicked!!! Gonna melt your brain!!!!

aguyandhiscomputer - 9 years ago

A small 1ft deep area to one side might be nice for the fish to swim close while being able to sit and put your feet in the water. The current setup of high rocks seems tough to reach down to the water.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+aguyandhiscomputer Good feedback. The deck is fun to sit on with your feet in the water and the very first rock we placed is amazing to sit on with your legs in the water above your calves. It was hard to film those areas of interaction but I agree with your way of thinking 100%

Nathaniel Best - 9 years ago

its all beautiful

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Nathaniel Best Thank you!!!

Margie Klemm - 9 years ago

It turned out beautiful! And it's my dream pond. I guess I need to start planning for my next extension. :-)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Margie Klemm A pondAholic is ALWAYS planning their next pond........

Игорь Чуркаев - 9 years ago

Классно получилось, стоило ждать целый год :)

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Игорь Чуркаев Thank you for following us all year! We have new content coming that will keep you on your toes! Thanks for watching!

Shazvana - 9 years ago

Big claps for all of you!!!! This has been an epic ride and it looks fantastic!!! Thank you so very much for sharing this journey.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Shazvana Thank you so much! Humbled!

Roger R - 9 years ago

Thanks for all the detailed information in this series. That waterfall is amazing!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Roger R I am very pleased with the waterfall! Thank you for your feedback!

MO GAINS - 9 years ago

Breathtaking. Looks like a slice of heaven.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+MO GAINS Thank you so very much. Humbled!

Tango Inasia - 9 years ago

Thank you very much. This is by far the best tutorial ever. It is very detail and it talks about all points and issues that one may come across with.
Thank you very much!!!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Tango Inasia Humbled by your compliment! Thank you for watching!

kymbo72 - 9 years ago

That seemed like a sudden ending. I was thinking there was still a few more episodes to come before the final one. Anyway that pond looks sensational. Thanks for sharing all your hard work with us.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+aguyandhiscomputer There are probably a few more videos we could have tied into the series but we figured a year long series was long enough. We have some additional content coming that we hope will keep you begging for more. Thanks for watching!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+kymbo72 KYMBO72!!!! Thank you for your feedback and your loyal following. There are probably a few more videos we could have tied into the series but we figured a year long series was long enough. We have some additional content coming that we hope will keep you begging for more. Thanks for watching!

aguyandhiscomputer - 9 years ago

The previous one showed the building of the waterfall so that's it. I do wish he would do an episode on the plants and pond equipment (pump, skimmer, etc) they used.

Wes Lee - 9 years ago

Gorgeous pond!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Wes Lee Thank you!

Enrique Zapata - 9 years ago

at 3:07 what kind of plant are they eating?

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Enrique Zapata Water Hyacinth

Aquatasy - 9 years ago

Eric, you have completely outdone yourself, not only regarding this pond, but regarding this video series as well. This has been by far the most enjoyable, most informative, and most empowering series on pond design and construction. You know it's a good series when you watch the final installment and your first thought is to immediately go back and watch the entire series over again. Well done! Kudos to you and your whole team. And a big thank you to Rosemary for sharing this adventure with all of us.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+TruthSeeker 3:16 Thank you so much Jerry! I am excited to see your new pond!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Aquatasy Speachless and humbled Aquatasy! Your comments mirror our goals for our YouTube Channel. Stay tuned for more!! We have more killer content lined up!

TruthSeeker 3:16 - 9 years ago

+Aquatasy Ditto to what Aquatasy wrote. Couldn't have stated it any better myself.

Musabe009 - 9 years ago

Each time I see one of your videos I see a new element I want to add during my construction. Thank Eric for the video.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Musabe009 You are very, very welcome!

David Sanchez - 9 years ago

just wondering how would you protect your koi fish or other fish with predators like cats

Melissa - - 9 years ago

There was a cat there watching the fish. Did you see it? I think cats are not the issue. If anything the cat is more afraid of them lol those fish are huge and fast and they have places to hide

David Sanchez - 9 years ago

no its fine I was just wondering but thank you though

TM3000 - 9 years ago

+David Sanchez David to answer your question, on smaller ponds he installed like a large tub that probably had at least a foot radius and was about 2 or so feet deep. It was a little alcove for smaller koi to hide from predators like raccoons. If you're interested, I can find the video where he displayed this and discussed it. Let me know if you need me to find it.

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+J Chu Good solution too!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Alexsander Magalhães You've been watching!!! Thank you!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+David Sanchez Get a dog..... :)

JC Journey - 9 years ago

+David Sanchez I bought huge net on ebay. 20' X 15' and cover it.

David Sanchez - 9 years ago

k thx

Alexsander Magalhães - 9 years ago

He told in other videos that if the pond is deep enough your fish are safe hiding from predators.

Will Eberli - 9 years ago

Awesome build! The pond project was a long time coming and it turned out amazingly well! I was particularly blown away by the contrast of the fish against the water, shows how depth can really play a part and having your fish's colors really pop. I also liked how the waterfall turned out. The multiple steps and gentle flow is just right. Great work Eric!

ThePondDigger - 9 years ago

+Will Eberli Thank you Will!!!!!!! The black bottom is is EPIC don't you think! Thank you for the feedback on the waterfall. I am very pleased with it!