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James Ford Does everything! - 7 years ago

Check out this tutorial for a beautifully made raised koi pond using reclaimed Victorian bricks
https://youtu.be/GUM4J5LTc14

shahedul islam - 8 years ago

good job!!!!

Pixel Louis2358 - 8 years ago

Awesome

J M - 8 years ago

My concern would be the liner exposed to the sun. Have you considered some type of over lay...???

EnochLight - 8 years ago

@Paul Sowerby hasn't chimed in for over 4 years. I don't think he's around anymore.

gaylord mcgillicuddy - 8 years ago

Looks pretty cool, but I don't like the exposed liner.

Jhana Wind - 8 years ago

I am going to build something like that:)

Charlene Raytos - 9 years ago

i wish i can build like this <3 <3 <3

ricky sucks - 10 years ago

nice pond,come and build me one please

Renatas K - 10 years ago

HI,COULD YOU TELL ME WHERE U BOUGHT BLACK COVER?

gaylord mcgillicuddy - 8 years ago

+Renatas K
Go to the Lowes or Home Depot website and search for "pond liner".

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StarksBrothersHomes - 11 years ago

This video was great. Homeowners will be able to add a touch of beauty to their yards.

Derek Tucker - 11 years ago

nice job from a bricky

Nicole Waieleby - 11 years ago

There is a landscaping guide on YardBe.com with these type of designs for the yard which you can customize.

ClifRock - 11 years ago

Great job!

ww2dynamite - 11 years ago

Nice Pond and Video Paul, Thanks. Regards Rob. I also made my own which I put on my channel if you want a look at it.

joe brunner - 11 years ago

When you speak poorly of others, you speak poorly of yourself.

BOB MAC - 11 years ago

Hell of a job!

DjTanner29 - 11 years ago

No.

Vermont Lasmarias - 11 years ago

oh wow, the spillway and fountain is exactly what i want in my upcoming pond project!

Hazaa Al Khayat - 11 years ago

I wish i can build one T_T

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René - 11 years ago

Nicely done

Paul Reschke - 11 years ago

When you get green algae get a UV light or barley straw,

Pavelraver - 11 years ago

spawning pool )

Ale Zangy - 11 years ago

che figata!

Wayne Salway - 11 years ago

very impressed mate good job makes me want to redo mine, but i feel the black pond lining is a bit unsightly. The brick work is amazing and fantastic design and lovely calm music to boot.

Mon S. - 11 years ago

Nicely done, Paul.

Joe Garden - 11 years ago

Great job with the pond. Most people are surprised to see how easy they are to build.

Thanarat Pipithapan - 11 years ago

Thank you it's really really help, I could have one like yours

mark674500 - 11 years ago

That's really helpful, thank you! If you were to start again, what would you do differently? I am thinking of doing a similar project, but with an extra wall to hide cables and hoses behind as the pond will only be viewed from three sides.

Dargomirescu Gabriel - 11 years ago

how do u change the water does it smell bad after a while?

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LEO LEOBERTO GUIMARAES PATRICIO - 11 years ago

Ficou muito bonito. Mas teria ficado mais ainda se diminuissem a profundidade, e modelassem o interior com terra (antes da manta).

ZenTrain - 11 years ago

nice bike =)

TheKSProduction - 11 years ago

so. im guessing building a pond in the woods in my backyard would be stupid?? cause of all the leaves falling?? would that ruin the pond?? i wanted to make frog pond. but idk where to make it. i dot want it near my house. so the only option would be in my woods. but leaves?? would it cover the entire pond eventually?? i know i can clean it regularly. but id rather just have the frogs take over and live there without me needing to do a thing ever.

Nguyễn Minh Nhật - 11 years ago

what the name of backgroud song.I Love this song.

ThE DuCk - 11 years ago

very nice !

Alexey Stepanov - 11 years ago

Hello.My name is Alex. I'm sculpter. I'm looking for the good partners in different way.All about swimming pools or Aquaparks or amusement parks. Please look video about what I do. Thanks and nice to meet you. Alex Stepanov

Lace ThaGreat - 11 years ago

Do you think it would be possible to make a fish pond in the shape of a fleur de lis?

Mrmich5371 - 11 years ago

lotta pounds for a pond,i would say

Austin Akre - 11 years ago

How long did it take to make?

sandramadrigalsm - 11 years ago

Minecraft

MrSakuro69 - 11 years ago

nice, but for the second pond could use a good cleaning man, you've got there "cesspool" as you do not want to have to do is buy the appropriate fish or snails

مصطفى مساوى - 11 years ago

مقطع رائع وجميل

Brian Hrbek - 12 years ago

this video showed me how to to build a fish pond, however some words and direct plans would have also been helpful!

ww2dynamite - 12 years ago

Nice video. Thanks. I also have a DIY Garden Pond video on my channel.

Yao Li - 12 years ago

Hey where do the fish come from?

FLAT PLANE GUY - 12 years ago

thats sad you have to look at the plastic and the fish have to drink flouride :(

gingernutbumchin - 12 years ago

Heyy, just wondering. how do people generally hook up the electricity for the pump? Do you dig it underground and run an extension cable to a point inside? Just seems like there would be a good perminant way aye. Maybe that is the go

Roddy Moua - 12 years ago

Tight it's gonna be my next father n son project

Franko Martinčić TerMas - 12 years ago

your water level is to low, why dont you use all the space you have??

baldfatgit1 - 12 years ago

Nice job mate nice job

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fasterthanaturtle - 12 years ago

Hi, thats a beautiful job. I dug a hold about that size and was going to put a tarp in it since the ground isn't holding the water when I filled it up. It is basic, just for drinking water for my birds and goat/soon to be small cow's. I wasn't sure if the mat would be the best idea since animals might walk in it.. Do you have any suggestions to be strong enough and hold water? Aprox 15' X 8' Thanks, Robert

jrob9inson - 12 years ago

Eventually the liner will wear out. Especially in the corners

Paul Taylor - 12 years ago

A friend of mine dug a hole in the garden and filled it with water....I think he meant well.

MTH KITEBOARDS - 12 years ago

I want to build one without plastic showing

EverestRadio - 12 years ago

wow this is beautiful! :) did you follow some kind of instructional book for general guidelines? , what is that leakage block plastic called? and how do you circulate or change the water? or you gotta do it manually? Thanks!

Sundancity - 12 years ago

Am I the only one who found this through Mushroomhead? I don't really know why or how though.....

paul cottrill - 12 years ago

Nice pond but needs more water don't you think ?

SuKMeBz - 12 years ago

I like step by step with no bs

Saeid Momtahan - 12 years ago

I love videos that are informative , straight to the point and with not much chatter. Like this one. Thanks for posting

barrett864 - 12 years ago

Very nice pond but it does need more water so the plastic liner isn't showing. Other than that, it is a stellar looking pond.

Mazwell96 - 12 years ago

dont like the way u can see the black plastic

yourshitsisweak - 12 years ago

It just needs to be little bigger and you have a backyard mud wrestling pool!

jacob kerswill - 12 years ago

Like the finished project but the bricky really needs to learn how to keep his area and the brick face clean!!! Very poor!

YIC - 12 years ago

would putting a small fountain help prevent mosquitos?

A.D. Peguero - 12 years ago

Good job!

pedro quintanilla - 12 years ago

That my dear sir is disgusting f-ing water in the beginning

Alistair Lewis - 12 years ago

Nice job.

Marcel - 12 years ago

Pretty much your garden pond if the water of your pond turns green, I made a filter to remove these algae without the ultra violet lamp. Look at my garden pond it shows step by step ok

LEWIS3845 - 12 years ago

It looks good I built a 300 gallon pond in my small backyard also, it took 6 hours but it's only 18 inches at the deepest and the comets love it. In the winter here it completely freezes over but the fish return back to life when it thaws out.

Neil Whyte - 12 years ago

Is there anyone out there capable of giving some pond pump and filter info - video is best. Or is it just me. Does everyone know how to set up a pump except me? The inlet, outlet, skimmer box, bio filter.............what the xxxx. Plenty of holes and pretty ponds, just need more understanding of the most important part - the flow.

McLovin85514 - 12 years ago

why did you have to put that in spanish, so we all no you can? thats cute

trashcho - 12 years ago

did the fish survive?

Jairo Toro Bernal - 12 years ago

excelente trabajo, excellent work

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

around £700

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

thanks for your comment

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

truth is some of mine are goldfish too :)

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

around £700

onlyme - 12 years ago

like a around how much did it cost you

Andreas Tzouvaras - 12 years ago

nice job!!!

MrCuddlesWorth - 12 years ago

how much did it cost?

cirovig1 - 12 years ago

@AikenBruce because I've already built a pond of my own, I can appreciate this guys effort. I won't be puuting someone down who has put in an effort and is probably enjoying a beer after a hard days work You just sit around and criticise. Have you built one yourself? Thanks, I'll have that beer now......

cirovig1 - 12 years ago

@grig24x what? one beer is "too much beer"...let see your effort then, c'mon...post it. Or just stop criticising someones hard work.

cirovig1 - 12 years ago

@AikenBruce get a life mate!

cirovig1 - 12 years ago

@grig24x what's so wrong with that? It's less work needed to mow lawn, weed the garden, sweep the pavestones etc.....actually when you add it all up, it's cheaper and less work with a pond, I should know, I just put in a pond and I find myself drinking beer listening to music while watching my neighbor toil away..lol ...well done 6string (but it seems a lot on the technical side!)

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

@petrochemicals4u thanks for your comment...it was a bit of an effort lol

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

@grig24x :) yep.... however it isnt too intrusive :)

petrochemicals4u - 12 years ago

Nice one..! The Mrs can't call you lazy after that effort mate..!

jizzaforizal - 12 years ago

does it need a permit like other pools or fencing? requirments?

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

@IOITALL2HIM thanks for your comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

@LuMaltaL thants just the liner before a had the thing fully filled :)

Paul Sowerby - 12 years ago

@lakersfan132 well the build cost for everything was about £700.

NBR CH - 13 years ago

solamente con lona??? con suerte te durara unos meses

David - 13 years ago

Thats a wonderful pond! My dad and I are planning to make a pond as well next year when my turtles get bigger. :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@mohsinmaqboolranjha :) a very valid comment, however I think it would have taken a bit longer than a few more hours and I really dont think I would have had enough room...maybe one day though :)

NUCLEAR RANDOMNESS - 13 years ago

VERY NICE POND.....BUT IF I WAS U I WILL WORK AN HOUR MORE AND MAKE MYSELF A HOME MADE SWIMMING POOL INSTEAD OF FISH TANK ...FUK THE FISH THEY R HAPPY IN THE AQUARIUM

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@pakchu100 :) no worries :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@RichyJam2011 Hello and thanks for your comment. to answer your question regarding the leaking liner and the puncture that it has, I feel sure that something will be available, however, I feel that you really do need to seek professional help and guidence on this matter as the bonding agent will obviously need to be fish friendly...sorry I cant help you more.

RichyJam2011 - 13 years ago

Wow that's a real nice job. I wonder if you help me with something. We have a fish pond roughly about the same size as this one. Earlier this year a rock fell in from our rockery, and has obviously punched a hole in the lining. Its not a major leak, but we do have to top it up on a regular basis. Some of our koi are over 10 years old. I was wondering if there's some type of quick fix to this? or will I have to transfer the fish out and replace the lining with new?

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@pmest good idea, something I may just do :)

Creatively Simple - 13 years ago

nice pond, u shud get sum lights to go inside it so it shine on a night

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Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@saxenavictor lol, perhaps :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@vinniemac626 Cheers, nice comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@braska19 thanks very much for your kind comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@SReeves337 thanks for you comment :) the water level does now come up to the "pretty bricks" , these pictures where taken during the ponds first fill. I mixed all the concrete myself in a wheel barrow. hope your pond turns out well my friend

Vinh Lam - 13 years ago

That's off the hook man, A+

SReeves337 - 13 years ago

I am going to get out a backhoe and work on a pond this fall in my yard... I hope mine looks half as nice as yours thanks for the video. Did you have someone pour your concrete or did you mix it? Also, if you had it to do over wouldyou have built your pretty brick over the top of your black liner so you could see the brick work or is there a reason you did not do that? Thanks

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@TheCelticmaori well get out you spade and follow my video and you will have one sooner than you think, its physically demanding, but I would love to help you with questions and support :)

TheCelticmaori - 13 years ago

i'd love to have a pond in my garden,!

thevideogamenut - 13 years ago

ummmm i got a qustion is this a god dam HMH,HMHM GET GOD DAM

Jedhaase - 13 years ago

@sixstringbiker welcome, nice video though :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@Jedhaase :) each to their own I guess, but thanks for stopping by for a view

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@dec1rhy2 :) many thanks for your comment

Jedhaase - 13 years ago

I rather have a big aqarium

Dawn Miller - 13 years ago

What a riot ha!

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@MickScarborough the cap stones are laid on top of bricks, the liner is one course down. I think it does show this on the video where the liner is trimmed and set into the brick work, I guess if it ever gets slpit and/or needs replace the I will have a running batton, but till then it sees ok so far. Thanks for your comment though

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@GossyNke :) they so do... lol

Mick Scarborough - 13 years ago

it looks like you cemented the cap stones on over the plastic liner. Very bad idea.

GossyNke - 13 years ago

wierd everyone seems to forget about that cats and FOXES

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@orovo101 hello, around £700 :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@unitedben14 :) thanks for your great comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@JustinSticks hello, well thats a tricky one to answer as I did it purely as a personal DIY project, but based on what is the normal for labour around where I live, which is around £150 per day then this project inclusive of all materials, filtration, pump, hoses etc would cost around £1500 to £1800 plus VAT. As a DIY project it was around £700 to £800. I hope this has answered your question. :)

Tavor Swoods - 13 years ago

How much did this cost all together for u to DIY. And how much do you think It would cost for a business to do it?

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@815Rider :) many thanks for your comment

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@The5starSTUNNNA HI :)

The5starSTUNNNA - 13 years ago

hi brit

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@krnman1 I compacted the ground then set concrete footings about 8 inches (200mm). once this had cured I set about the brick work :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@Mrssd03 :) Thank you for your comment :)

Saddam Silverio - 13 years ago

great job!

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@80mustang80 it cost about £700, but thats everything including the pump and filtration.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@bindi154 thats a lovely thing to say :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@bindi154 :) ok....best friend lol

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@mmcutie2007 haha....thats Floyd :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@cooldc129 it took 5 days to build, working about 10 hours a day, so 50 hours :)

Michelle - 13 years ago

Random cat at 1:11

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@cooldc129 hello, the whole thing took 5 days start to finish :)

Dhrupad Chhibber - 13 years ago

how long did it take for you to build this pond

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@josepineroify :) lol...well thats all it actually is...plus a bit of a wall and a pump..lol :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@DamonUNC1993 :) thanks buddy

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@DamonUNC1993 :) thanks buddy

josepineroify - 13 years ago

wtf? i thought all you had to do was dig a hole and then put some water in it.

thefunnyshow000 - 13 years ago

@sixstringbiker don't go insulting people when you can't spell "something" properly.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@rudyprotrudy08 ahh....thanks you for not only your wonderful comment but also for your support, Ive been asked why my pond appears half full so many time, I guess it isnt obvious to everyone :) have added you in as a friend, hope thats ok :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@ShadowBIazes :) you know, many have asked this question and to be fair I found it on here in the audio swap section....I'm not sure whats its called though, really sorry that I cant help you more on this matter

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@Arctic619Wolf :) yes they mostly are, and a few standard gold fish too :)

kit - 13 years ago

@SchmyohoLovah Stop being picky. It's obvious to see the pond was only half full at that stage. I think it looks fantastic.

James Huang - 13 years ago

whats the name of the song

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@SchmyohoLovah Hi, this was a first fill, its now above the black liner :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@angrypooch Hello, I will try and put something together, at present though I am building a car, and then have another project stacked up waiting. but to be fair its much the same as the last viseo but now have about 40 fish.

angrypooch - 13 years ago

@sixstringbiker I mean this year

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@The0Burger0King Hello, I used a liner protection layer under the main pond liner. As for on top of the liner, ie, so that you can see it, I havent done this yet, but I'm looking at washed tumbled blue stones, or something lavender. .. but I'm open for suggestions... :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@angrypooch , hello, there is an update in my videos, :)

The0Burger0King - 13 years ago

Did you put any kind of substrate at the bottom of the pond? Gravel, sand, etc...

angrypooch - 13 years ago

Could you do an update?

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@gentrysnavat :) hey thanks, what a great comment. The black tarp-looking thing is in fact the pond liner, and these pictures where aken during the pond's first fill to test the wall strength. the water level is now just, and I only mean just ( ;) ) above that level, which means its about 1 inch below the overflow outlet. :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@lasbarricadasnow Thanks for the comment, I guess you have a point, but then where do you stop, the cement used in brick work is very poluting during manufacture, The brick and the slabs are mass produced, and thewn there is the energy used in running the pump and filtration, not to mention the ozone gived off by all ultraviolet lamps, but then is it right to keep fish at all, would it be better to let them be free??? for me I like this in my garden, but I acknowledge your point :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@cass2112 :) thanks for your great comment, just take your time and plan your pond and I'm sure it will look great :)

cass2112 - 13 years ago

im thinking of building one have to say thats pretty impressive hope my ones as good as yours 5 stars!

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@SuperPurpleStrawbery :) thanks you very much, such a nice comment :)

Jensen Avery - 13 years ago

Thats one amazing but serious pond project... But I love it! Nice job! XD

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@archi912 Hello, I did this all myself, it took me five days start to finish, thenhalf a day to fill the pond, with is now fully filled unlike the pictures at the end of the video. The total cost, including everything, ie, sand, cement, common bricks, stone bricks, slab tops, underliner, liner, pump, filtration and hoses added up to around £700. :) oh and that included around £100 for fish

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@MyGardenboy Hello, I use a gravity filter and a uv clarifier :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@theorigamimagic Hello, yep...100% correct, the pump and hose stay in the water, except when the pump needs a clean, in which case just turn it off take it out of the water, clean it and then put it pack in. one important note to remember is that a water pump should never be turned on unless it is in water, as its the water that cools the shaft surfaces etc. As for the water, plain old tap water is perfect, before adding fish, leave for a couple of days to desolve away the chlorine. :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@5clubpenguinfan5 Thanks for you comment :) the pond took me 5 days to build from start to finish. I filled it on the 6th day....feet up on the 7th :)

TheBoaConstrictor95 - 13 years ago

@sixstringbiker Well I was thinking that if I put cement that should be just fine. I might get a landscaper to make me one, though, because I wanna have a waterfall & everything like that.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@sandydogy well good luck with your research, there are many good video's here on youtube to help guide you through the whole process. good luck with your build :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@TheBoaConstrictor95 You can finish the inside how ever you want really, the plastic liner is the water proof ponf liner, and without it the water would not remain there, however, you could render the inside, and treat with a water proofing layer, that is fish safe.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@biohanydesi Thank you very much for you great comment, good luck with your pond build :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@RoyalHamsters I guess its a bit of both really :)

sandydogy - 13 years ago

I want to put a pond in my garden but have no idea and need to do my research

TheBoaConstrictor95 - 13 years ago

Seems pretty simple. Could I put cement or bricks at the bottom instead of that black plastic?

iatethefudge - 13 years ago

@sixstringbiker they still get in,we had raccoons get in our chicken pen and eat our chickens so i dont wanna put money into fishes outside just yet ,im just gonna keep them in my fish tank plus my parents dont want a pond :/

Cameron Lewiz - 13 years ago

i thought this was a how to video, not a look what i did video.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@iatethefudge Thanks for your comment, why not build a fence and have a pond garden inside :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@ThaGama2 Thanks for your comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@yellow7233 :) thanks, sold that bike and now have ZZR1100 :)

iatethefudge - 13 years ago

i wish i could have a pond but we have raccoons and stray cats and ive seen a fox in my front yard so i cant have one :/

taylor cogdel - 13 years ago

2:13 love the bike:) pond looks good too

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@hagehidoku Hello, to be honest I'm not sure, I found the music on the audio swap funtion and selected it. sorry I cant be more helpful, but please keep listening if it helps you relax :)

hagehidoku - 13 years ago

Can I ask who did the music? or the name of the song? or preferrably both? I use this video to relax sometimes because of the music.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@phantomofthedrivein..... well actually they are fish :) but......yes they all seem well enough and the ice was only at most a couple of inches thick, so the water below the ice would be definately above freezing, as it didnt freeze. however it would possibly be a different story with ashallower pond or different climate. :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@princesharky Thanks for your comment :) right when things get cold the fish pretty much stop eating and basical go to the bottom of the pond. even when the ice has completely covered the pond the fish will be ok so dont worry about them. this winter my pond froze over the thickness was abnout 2 inches, but now things are a good bit warmer and they are all swimming about, I guess nature figures these things out for us. hope this has answered your question :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@Daniielle9 Hello Daniielle, thanks for you comment, I really hope that you do go ahead a get one, and if you have any questions or simply wont to send some pictures of your progess that would be cool. :)

Danielle Massam - 13 years ago

Well smart, I have just decided last night ire to have on I will be following alot of your steps, thanks alot

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@ararat430 :) thanks very much :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@tonibarnett01 :) here here, nice for some support

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@ElijahTurtle Hello, the capacity is around 8000 ltrs, the UV is 30 watt and the filtraction is 33000 ltrs per hour with extra triple rated foam for the gravity system. Also has a 'Y' variable water splitter from the pump that allows me to set the water flow to the filter and the waterfall seperately. The pump is rated at 18000 ltrs per hour. thankd for your comment :)

ElijahTurtle - 13 years ago

Very nice! What is the estimated capacity of the pond & what type of filtration do you use?

shoedytang nutini - 13 years ago

REALLY NICE LOVELY POND MATE , LET US KNOW WHEN YOU MOVE AND MAKE A NEW ONE IM GOING TO BUILD 1 IN ABOUT 2 YEARS TIME BUT IM GONNA MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS PERFECT SO IM GONNA KEEP LOOKING AT DIFFERENT ONES AND DO LOTS OF RESEARCH BEFORE I START

Jose Lira - 13 years ago

Excellent Pond, I recomend you use a UV filter for not green water.

eastcoastzj - 13 years ago

@sixstringbiker You will have to keep us posted. I installed a 150 gallon preform in my moms garden 2 years ago for mothers day and then last year i intalled a 30 gallon waterfall. Its was alright for my first lone project but i am going to rip all of that out soon. I have a bunch of things planned so its going to be legit this time.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@eastcoastzj thanks for the comment :) and I have to say that I agree in all parts. This pond does fit the garden I have, however, fingers crossed, I will be moving soon and I will have much more room to play with, and I think multo levels and more rocks is the way to go :)

eastcoastzj - 13 years ago

I think you did a great job for the amount of space you were working with. If i were you though i would of tried to make a two different levels and thrown some bigger rocks around the edges to cover up that liner. But either way its very elegant and it seems like you put enough time into the surrounding stone work to make up for the minor flaws. A++ brotha

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@TheRubelmiah :) thanks for you comment, I think most people who are watching 'bricks' being laid would know the tools needed, as you don't seem to know then I guess that makes you the biggest tool....or sumthing fool

rubel miah - 13 years ago

WER THE HELLS THE INFO ABOUT THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WE NEED TO USE SO FLIPING STUPID DO YOU WANT PPL TO GUESS OR SUMTHING !! FOOL.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@jkennedy1007 :) thank you very much for your comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@ScienceFreak320 :) thanks for your comment, its a good size I think without being too big :)

jkennedy1007 - 13 years ago

so sweet good work

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@goodeid608 :) I know what you mean about the dislikes, I think its more about people disliking nice things. some people (and you know who you are) JUST haven't got a good thing to say about anything, its simply a matter of them JUST not being nice people. How can you feel good about things when you dont feel good about who you are, what you're about or the things you have done. Thanks for your comment :) :) :)

Chris Stith - 13 years ago

12 dislikes? Whats the point of disliking this theres nothing bad about it!

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@RennTaPenn , nothing inbetween the courses of bricks, you could fill if you choose to though. :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@lespaulguitarist92 :) hello, I was lucky I guess, it was a glorious week full of sun, so it was a quick 5-day build. if it had rained it would have been slighty longer job and a good deal messier, but otherweise I dont think it would have been a problem as any water on the outside of the liner would have drained away to the bottom. I guess I would have got very wet though :)

TimiNator92 - 13 years ago

what if it rains while your still buildiing your pond?

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@sixstringbiker :) nothing inbetween the bricks, its a double wall, although I guess you could fill it with concrete if you so wanted to :)

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@betzivu2000 I guess it would, but it is a proper pond liner :)

RennTaPenn - 13 years ago

what do you fill in between the bricks?

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@RamHS :) thanks you for you lovely comment. I hope that when you do one for yourself that you post it here to share with everyone. happy new year to you :)

RamHS - 13 years ago

Thanks for the video, It's a really nice pond. I can't wait to make one in my garden.

Paul Sowerby - 13 years ago

@jordan628trisha Its full now, this was taken during its first fill :)

jordan628trisha - 13 years ago

very nice job, very clean job to, one question though, why didnt you fill the pond all the way to the top?

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@LorraineHatrix @ :) right back at ya!!!

Lorraine - 14 years ago

Thank you Paul, a very merry xmas to you and your family.

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@LorraineHatrix :) hello, thanks for your lovely comment, and I hope that when you get started you will let me know how your getting on with your pond project and hopefully even upload so pictures...merry christmas to you. warm regards Paul

Lorraine - 14 years ago

Thank you your pond is lovely. I can do this now. XXXX

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@zelda1bmw glad you liked my little video and I hope that one day you will have one too :) thanks for your comment

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@brucewayne00000 :) thank you :)

Mestre dos Magos - 14 years ago

Thanks for responding ... Glad you changed the filter and installed a way to eliminate green water, must have been really very beautiful, is a great lake! Congratulations once more! Brazilian hugs atcha!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@brucewayne00000 Hi :) actually I have already done this for the exact reasons you said, I now have a 30watt UV and a much bigger filter and pump...and it did the job perfectly :) thanks for you comment

Mestre dos Magos - 14 years ago

Nice work, congratulations! I recommend a potent UV filter to stop the green water ... The carp will appear much more oxygen and will improve ... Brazilian hugs to you!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@pondguru :) thanks for you comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@TreskyTheKid :) well thanks you very much for a terrific comment :)

Pondguru - 14 years ago

Nice job, man.

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@DuktTapez :) haha...it certainly would suck!!!! lol during the summer I've been known to sit on the edge with me feet in the water, fish seem to love the taste of cheesy feet....haha...thanks for your comment

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@dapenguin2 :) hello below is the information you're looking for :) Artist: Musicshake Song: Calm Night Time: 02:50 Genre: Instrumental

dapenguin2 - 14 years ago

beautiful song,i wish i could get a list of all the audioswap songs and try to find it..theres probably hundreds in there though so wont help =(

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@gusto1978 Thanks very much for you great comment, I hope your build goes well and I look forward to seeing the end result :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@woodenz hello, you are 100% correct and the pond is full..these pictures where taken during the first fill and stree loading, but know it is full :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@its1us6again hello...sorry I cant remember :)

its1us6again - 14 years ago

@sixstringbiker do you remember which you got it from? (:

woodenz - 14 years ago

Wouldn't it lok better with the water level up to the edge of the liner , and help protect the liner from the sun uv rays ???

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@TheAsianFilm hello, I really dont know what the music is called, I found it here on youtube within youtube's audio swap... sorry I cant help, but I do agree its really nice :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@fayzuz I think you are refering to the liner, actually the first is the liner protector and the second is the actually liner itself. Thanks for the comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@alduncan100 :) many thanks

Alastair Duncan - 14 years ago

Great job!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@JordanRidley2009 :) not the first time thats been said...lol...thanks for having a look :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@eversonturrecha29 Thanks very much for your comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@heartsxo55 hello :) it is a fun project whish you will get a lot of happiness from...good luck with your pond and please post some pictures when complete :)

Sylvia Czerniec - 14 years ago

@sixstringbiker Okay thank you very much! It looks like a fun project. Im excited to start it in a few months :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@heartsxo55 :) hello to you and than you for your wonderful comment. The whole thing cost about £700, but that includes the liner, the filtration unit and the pump the skip for the mud,,,AND....some Fish too...so not bad at all, start to finish it took 7 days...let me know how you get on with yours :)

Sylvia Czerniec - 14 years ago

It is so beautiful! :) great job!! Approximately how much was it? My family is building one in the spring so in about 6 months. Thanks!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@carlo3400 :) thanks so very very very much...lol, the music is one that can be found on the audioswap here on youtube..is by 'Milk Shake'. :)

Carlo Cortese - 14 years ago

hiiiiiiiiiiiii you'r pond is very very very very very very very beautifulllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but who is the name of music??? byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@MZetz301 :) glad you like it :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@MZetz301 :) hello its a Ducati Monster 900 :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@Springhillwinterpark :) hello, yeah I would say $1000 isnt far off the mark :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@maskedmaniac25 :) thank you for your comment, I hope you pond turns out looking great :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@brenda4riley :) hello, I think the only real way to join two liners is via a plastic welding process, however I dont really know where to direct you on that part...HOWEVER.. :) pond liners are available in really big sizes and will be supplied in one piece, if I was you I would get onto ebay and then post some questions regarding your size requirements. The biggest I ever seen was 20m by 30m...which is massive. dont forget to add the side walls and the top section to you pond size. Good luck :)

Alex Dutkiewich - 14 years ago

$1000 to build?

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@fancysnake1 :) thanks you very much, thanks for the comment :)

fancysnake1 - 14 years ago

That looks good man good work.

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@GypsyKing7 :) thank you :)

GypsyKing7 - 14 years ago

well Done!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@PurpleJelliedCookies haha :) the though did cross my mind too !! :)

Jenny Simon - 14 years ago

instead of puting fish i would swim in it xD

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@Elin48 :) cool message....haha...but really was a week :)

Elin48 - 14 years ago

Week? It would have taken me a year...and maybe I'd have never even finished it so that when my child inherited her mom's house it would still be there, as an in progress project.

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@sixstringbiker :) cheers Elin48 :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@Elin48 :) well it was a hard week I must say :) thanks for the comment

Elin48 - 14 years ago

Wow! What a lot of work!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@stefanrocca thanks for your comment, I think all will be well :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@coolman8000 :) cheers my friend :)

Ahmos A - 14 years ago

i like it great idea

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@IwesprayitI :) thanks you so much for your comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@CrowdControl2K8 :) thankgs for the comment and glad you liked the pond (see update)... my pond is now full, this picture was taken during the initial filling and first water stressing :)

CrowdControl2K8 - 14 years ago

nice pond I like the vid......one question?...Why don't you fill the water to the top?...

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@sixstringbiker .... this will allow the flow to be regulated indipendantly to the waterfall and the filtration unit. and it will also allow the waterfall to be turned off if you want to, without it effecting the filtration. the outflow fron the filter has hoses directly into the pond and this adds enough oxygen. hope this helps. :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@almieda321 :) hello, right irst off, Ive ditched the pressurized bio filter in favour of a gravity system. it is much easier to maintain, and i've also increase the capacity...see my video 'my pond update for details and a view of the system. I bought all the sysyem from ebay and the parts are, 18000 l/h pump, 30000 l/h gravity filter with 30 watt UV, I removed one of the tree internal shelves and added another set of filter sponges. and use a water splitter to direct pump to the waterfall. :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@benbay001 :) your welcome :)

benbay001 - 14 years ago

@sixstringbiker It did help, thank you :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@SuperMiMiMonkey :) not at all, but it does help define the boarder to your pond. what I would suggest then, given that you may not be allowed to buy stones is once the hole has been dug out, slide your spade about two inches (50mm) under the grass the meets your pond and gently make a 'grass flap' all the way round, put your liner in and then fold back the flap. about 6 inches should be enough, but fill your pond first, so the liner has finished stretching. good luck :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@SuperMiMiMonkey :) hello and thanks for the comment on my pond build. That would be a great summer project for you, and I'm sure your parents will assist you once they see its something you really do want to do. best tip I can offer is, think about the shape, draw it from differnet angles, plan th build in stages and then...just go and do it. And if I can help then please drop me a line ...good luck :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@benbay001 :) hello, you are refering to whats known as shuttering. Believe it or not, concrete does not stick to wood when poured in big amounts, it simply seperates leaving the wooden board almost entirely free of any marks, leaving the concrete with a very smooth surface. hope this helps and thanks for the question :)

benbay001 - 14 years ago

How do you stop the cement from sticking to the border wood thingy?? When you pull it away

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@TheFishHunta :) he certainly did...hahaha!!!! :)

Tom Carter - 14 years ago

@TheFishHunta hahaha you got owned!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@TheFishHunta :) well thanks for you comment :) with regards to you other comment on your page "when i got my koi fish i put them in and within 10 minutes they all died" ... its a shame that you didnt jump in too. :)

Luket Powers - 14 years ago

You should make it clearer it looks disgusting

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@HiroyushiKun :) hello...yes I dug it all manually, only took one day though but it was tiring :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@TpbProductionz hello I have just added another 30 fish to my pond and I feed them on pellets..but I also add some flakes for the small fish too :) hope that helps

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@TeriTCCool :) well I guess its not for everyone :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@callteg4 thank you very much:) Iam quite proud of my pond. I have also heightened the waterfall a little and increased the capacity of the filtration as I was still getting a little green water. filtration up from 11000 l/h to 30000 l/h, UV up from 8w to 30w and pump up from 5000 l/h to 18000 l/h. the water is as clear as drinking water and the extra capacity is used in the bigger water fall... I'm also planning the lighting which will be installed soon :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@teaandcrumpetsallday :) thanks very much, and yes DIY is fun :)

Paul Blundell - 14 years ago

Great pond and a job well done you must be proud

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@mrzoggy8449 What a great comment, thanks so much. I'm really happy that you like my pond and its given you some good ideas :) good luck with yours when you start. :)

Nick Williams - 14 years ago

Amazing job man. I'm looking for ideas for next year, planning to expand my pond. Got a lot of great ideas from this video, thanks for posting it. Great work!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@FarRightFred well I hope one day you do get the chance, thanks for you comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@itsbadlands .. thanks you :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@jaboipell wow!!! thank you so much :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@tubevoyr :) haha well it was a bit of a challenge but just a bit of hard work and beer..give it a go :) thanks for your cmment

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@codge2112 it is now...thanks for noticing :)

FarRightFred - 14 years ago

That looks great m8. Hoping to do something like that when I move. Only got space here for a puddle!

Father of Four Homestead - 14 years ago

SWEET!

Tom P. - 14 years ago

great work. looks beautiful

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@yvonneost12 Thankks so much for your comment, Ihave made a few mods since then, the water fall is a little heigher and there are now some planters too :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@Bellisin :) thanks for your comment, these pictures were taken on the first fill stress testing on the brickwork, so you will be pleased to know that the water level IS now at the brick level, and its looking great :)

yvonneost12 - 14 years ago

Good Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@MegaBurnerboy thats very kind of you :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@madmiask :) thanks you :)

madmiask - 14 years ago

really nice pond

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@codge2112 :) it is now... these pictures were taken during its first test fill, so you will be hopefully pleased to know that it is now full. :) thanks for your comment.

codge2112 - 14 years ago

Its not full?

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@chengaun yese it is ; )

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@AustinApocalypse well I didnt know that, might be a good idea anyway so maintain an effective eco system, thanks for the advice :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@davemarksbro hello and yes, these pictures were taken thoughout the build and on first fill. but I think I'm gunna upgrade very soon as my bio pressure filter and uv aint keeping up...bummer...plus time for plants. Just read you profile and as you like musicians and are a mechanical person.. you might like other stuff on my channel...:)

davemarksbro - 14 years ago

did you ever think of a uv light to get rid of all that green water?

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@onlylust1 :) haha..I bet it doesnt...mind you I did have one nibbling mine and a lady friends toes last year, it was very warm so we sat with our feet in the pond to keep cool..haha :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@onlylust1 :) well I will just have to get some of those, could be very cool indeed to have some doing that...excellent :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@onlylust1 well i'm still not sure what fish I want as yet, but I will accept suggestions from you :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

@onlylust1 I aint sure yet, I will be going to my local fish shop and taking a look, but not koi, to me they are a bit clumsy...lol :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

:) hope you do :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

Hi Nash :) as an alternative to a pond liner, you can concrete render the inner surfaces, including the bottom. The render mix is typically mixed with fibres to add strength, and again typically painted with an additional water sealing 'paint'. The low level of the water in my pond was only due to it being half filled during its first water stressing, it is now of course full with the water level at the same hight as the top of the liner and it does look much better. :)

Nash1a - 14 years ago

I'm wondering if you need the liner or if its possible to make it water-tight (like a frogs a__) some other way. To me, the black liner spoils the look of the whole project. Maybe it wouldn't be as noticable if the water was up to the edge.

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

very soothing is the sound of a fountain, dont know what it is or why, but the sound is lovely :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

thats a good idea to use a fountain to scare away the herons...hope it works :) look forward to seeing your bigger pond when complete. :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

:) thanks for you comment :) Herons can be a problem so I have heard, this can be resolved by building up the side walls of your pond and adding depth at the same time..but nothing is fool proof, I think your cat is your best defence ... I have one too :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

well you should get a good price. The thing I dont like abouy Kio is they dont move much, For me a garden pong is all about the movement of colour :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

:) 5-starts..:) thank you :) you are welcome to copy the link into your website. if you cant for some reason let me know and I will upload it if you have the space...:)

PR0CRASTINAT0R - 14 years ago

Cool video! (5 - STARS!) Thanks for posting it! I help run a free Pond share website. It would be great to have some more pond people join in and share their pictures,videos, and stories. OldGardenPond,com (If you copy and paste the above address, please change all commas to dots. Youtube will not let me put dots, so I put commas in the website address)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

you are absolutely right, I do need many more fish, I'm currently looking for fish that are small and swim in sholes. I would like to fill my pond with hundreds of small rather than only Kois. if you have too many...possible sell some I guess is the answer. :) or build an even bigger pond :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

:) that sounds about right :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

you would need $300 for the filter and pump. the cost will be much more :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

Well to be honest its hard to say, when you say smaller, how much smaller? just remember that the Bio/UV filtration and pump takes a lump of your cash, as do the build materials and liner. If you was planning one say half the size of mine then budget for £500, which is around $800 US. that would assume a brick built pond and also depends upon you local building material costs. hope this helps :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

Presently I have about 15 fish, and they are goldfish and Koi. This spring will see plants being introduced and hopefully many more fish. :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

These pictures were taken during the first week of the build, so I decided only to fill to the level shown as I was 'stressing' the brickwork. It is now however filled :) thanks for the question.

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

:) I guess it does...a bit :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

Hello :) well I think that abstract shaps are more interesting visually, but its really all down to the individual. They are definately harder to build though, curved brick work requires lots of cutting otherwise you end up with big mortar lines...but each to their own :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

Hello again :) The cost can vary depending on your choice of bricks and linner and filtration system, also how far you are building from your electrical supply. My project was less than £700 in total, and that included some fish and the skip to remove all the earth I dug. If you have ebay access then a 3-ply liner will cost about £60, the UV biofilter about £120, pump about £70, bricks and cement £200, slabs £100, then some fish and a bit of hard work :) hope this helps :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

Thanks you so much for you comment. I will always try to take the time to pass on the little that I learn. its the same as my guitar playing really, which I occassionally have the privilage to pass on. its all about passing on that torch :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

sorry for the delay in answering, I missed tis one. ok...controling algae is possibly the biggest problem of all, specially in areas that are very sunny, however, if you can introduve some shading, eg, small over hanging trees or even creeping vine canopy then this will realy help as will lillies. you cab also double up on you UV and filtration. Hope this helps :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

wow...what a very special comment..thanks so much :) when yours is all finished let me know please I would really love to see it...what I need now that things have settled is plant life...any suggestions :)

Paul Sowerby - 14 years ago

:) Hello, you are welcome to ask as many questions as you feel you need. The electrical cables are indeed placed undergound, with a small terminal box at the pond for electrical termination for pump and filter. The underground cable is armour core industrial cable and the supply is from my garage through a 6amp braeker and RCD, which trips if there is any circuit problems. come spring I intend to cover the filter unit with a small wooden beer barrel to pretty things up :) hope this helps :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Hello, yes it does, the electrical supply is needed to both run the water pump and the UV (ultraviolet) lamo that is built into the Bio-filter. Its the UV lamp that prevents green water algae. it does this by making the green water algoe clump together to form larger lumps that can then be trapped by the filter. The microbs that form in the filtration unit then basically eat these large clumps. Hope this helps. :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

:) you are very welcome :)

bob ren Sy - 15 years ago

@sixstringbiker ty so muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Hello, its called pond liner, its a 3-ply plastic sheet that is used to hold the water in the pond. Typically you buy it by the metre and trim to fit as in my video. I hope this helps you :)

bob ren Sy - 15 years ago

what is the name of the black stuff there?.. 1:31

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

double wow....six stars... :) thank you so very much :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

wow, thanks for the rating I'm glad you like my pond :) actually it wasnt really that expensive, the whole think including the filtration system and some fish was less than £700. The build, start to finish was one week...so start saving and when you have enough, I will be happy to guide you through your build.. :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

hello :) I got the liner from ebay. The pond is about 4.5 metres by 2.5 metres but dont forgey the depth and top part which needs to be added to both sides. I ordered a 3-ply liner 6 metres by 8 metres which was a good size for my pond. dont forget the underlay...good luck and I hope this has been of some help. expect to pay around £60 :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

not sure what the music is called, I actually found it in youtube's autio swap files, if I every do find out I will let you know, Thanks for the comment regarding my pond :)

crusher360 - 15 years ago

Awesome pond! Great Video. What's the name of the music in your video? it's very peaceful

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

my goodness...it is a big pond, I think it will look terrific when finished...so get busy my friend...:)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

hello :) thanks for the comment regarding my brick work, its a bit of a hobby with me the 'old DIY' :) My pond is about 4.5m by 2.5m and a water depth of about 0.75m when full. your pond sounds like a monster!!!! 10,000gal !!! thats almost a small lake...just gunna pop to your page and take a look...good luck...bet your glad the digging is over...definately the hardest bit by far :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

hello, I took a look at you pond on your video, and it looks really cool. The digging is a back breaker isnt it ? Ive found that the Algae can be controlled well if you clean out your filter once a week. but its really all down to your UV system, and the capacity of the filter. The UV lamp will make the green water Algae stick together and form bigger lumps and this is how your filter will catch it. basically if your pond is 3000ltres, go for a 10000 ltr pump and 25w UV lamp..hope this helps :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Hello :) these pictures where taken during and just after the build (5 days of hard slog) the pond is now full to about and inch below the top of the liner. AND...looks better for it lol

Richard Walsh - 15 years ago

how come you didn't fill it up, more, to at least cover up most of the liner?

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

:) Thanks its my Ducati Monster

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

:) thanks, I have 15 fish in it now and its looking like its always been there.. thanks for your comment.

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

thats a nice thing to say, thank you very much :)

Lu3YLOL - 15 years ago

That looks so cool!

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

That sounds cool and you still have a pond...sounds just right :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Hi, yep.. definately a lot of work...but worth the effort me thinks.. filling your pond in and then paving over it is a pretty monsterous job in itself...hope the result was what you were after :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Thanks for the comment. I do have a biomechanical UV pressurised system installed, at the water is crystal now, the pictures on the video was taken just after finishing,so water was changed and now all good.. :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Hello, and thanks for your comment, the pictures where taken while I was giving the brickwork its first water stress, it is now full with only about 1 inch of the liner showing :)

Teresa Zappey - 15 years ago

I loved how you built it but I am wondering why you let so much of the pond liner show and don't fill it deeper?

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

If you could let me know what size and depth you would like and what type of pond ie. ground level or above ground, then I will work out what you need in also work out the correct filter and pump size..:)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

well, that is quite a small liner, but a small pond is possibly what you have in mind. My Liner was 5m x 7m giving a pond of 2.5m x 4.5m, this allowed up to about 1m depth and a little left over to lock under the top brick level. But it all really depends on your prefered Depth. Remember that what ever Depth you would like must be doubled on length and width as to accomodate both ends..PLUS a little for tucking under you bricks or stone work if its ground level.

l j - 15 years ago

I just purchased a 10' x 15' liner and am trying to determine the size and depth i could work with

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Thanks very much :) it was good fun to do too.. :) Cheers

l j - 15 years ago

Amazing project. GREAT JOB! Cheers!

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Hi, and thanks for the comment, why not make yours a little bigger, I did take a look and if the fish like it its a good one :)

keylime - 15 years ago

this puts my pond to shame! great job

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

:) ... thank you for your comment ..yay!!

rsvideoentertainment - 15 years ago

wow very well constructed :D

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

hello :) The black plastic is the pond liner, its made of a 3-ply construction, it also requires an underlay. The underlay I went for was first old carpet fitted to the shape of the pond followed by a proper underlay. This is used to protect the liner from any sharp stones and edges, once done the liner is placed inside the pond, and filled with water, pulling gengle on it as it fills, then just tidy it up and trim it to suit for above ground ponds. thanks for you comment :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

absolutely never thought it was you :) please read other comment above :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

message to areeba2...hi ya... hey sorry if you thought my comments where directed towards you...they most definately were not :) its simply a case of ghosts of the past still haunting me from time to time...loosers of yesteryear so to speak. I really hope this clears and misunderstanding... and if you need any help with advice please do not hesitate to drop me a line... ley me know how you are getting on.. :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

************************************ Hey, thanks for your first rating on this video who ever you are, wow you really think that this video construction step-by-step guide is worthy of only a POOR rating...wow..go figure...would love to see the one you built, must be amazing... so looking forward to seeing it here on youtube.. :) ***********************************

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

below the ground level its about 18 inches so you are spot on, when filled to just below the liner level it will be around 28 inches. I did have a much smaller pond to start with (about 1m x 1.5m) and it was very shallow but even that didnt didnt have ant frost issues. The new pond is around 4.5m x 2.5m. What size is your pond? have you calculated the pump and filter sizes, and are you opting for gravity or a pressurised system?? and dont forget UV clarification. :)

Paul Sowerby - 15 years ago

Thanks for your comment :) I still ended up totally filling a 6-yard skip though, seems that you keep digging and digging and digging...haha...but then all of a sudden its done. One of the best things about a raised pond is that it also ends up with a sitting area all around it...yay!!! hope you will post pictures of yours.. :)