Koi pond construction part 10 - landscaping, stepping stones, adding fish

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ArkitEk Jimenez - 6 years ago

How long did this project take? Awesome job, by the way.

Mals Aquaholics - 7 years ago

i love it ... wish we had the weather here in the uk to enjoy such a great pond

Ivan Quin - 7 years ago

For a pond not using many natural rocks, and boulders, You did an excellent job. Very well Engineered, and executed. Not all people require natural looking ponds. Some like more formal, and elegant looking stuff to fit Their style, and setting. Me Cuz, I'm a Roughneck, I like ponds that look like a cut out of nature. That kind of pond would be easy for You and a crew like yours. Never mind them Mugs in the comments with negative stuff to say. I learned a lot, I appreciate You and Your work, thanks, and respect. May The Most High God bless You with something good.......Seven Thunders///////

Eli's Aquascape - 8 years ago

Wow Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Can i ask how much everything in the end cost? And how many gallons?

Caesar Yanez - 8 years ago

It is slightly over 7,500 gallons. As for cost, I do not have an actual number. Some of the work was done by me and after a while I just did not keep track. I would say it would be similar to building a pool with a slightly higher cost for the filtration system. In fact the builders where workers that work in the pool industry that spend their weekends doing side jobs.

Raf Segers - 8 years ago

nice looking pond. Jus a few questions.In what area was this build?Im living in an area with cold winters and warm summer.I guess this will not be the case as concrete will break?What was the type of coverpaint and fixation please?

Raf Segers - 8 years ago

+Caesar Yanez Thank you for your quick response! you have done a great job!

Caesar Yanez - 8 years ago

We live in Los Angeles County; therefore, you are correct, not much of a winter here. The stains used are concrete stains (by behr) purchased at home depot.

Dunbar - 8 years ago

Ceasar, I have a couple of questions about the verticle walls. I am looking at doing a faux rock retaining wall. Whats best way to get in contact with you.

Caesar Yanez - 8 years ago

write to me at caesaryanez@gmail.com I will then provide you with my private phone number

Pete Breslin - 8 years ago

Tremdous effort by all staff , well done fellas your Boss should be proud

Cristina Machado - 8 years ago

Facinante , aproveitador e magnifico

CamWigan 31 - 8 years ago

Such an investment & work of art...simply beautiful!!!
Reminds me of the expenses of my 5-years pond back home :)
However, the feeling after seeing the wonderful outcome is just priceless ;)

This is definitely one of the outstanding fish pond I have seen around...think the Mandarin duck you put on is really lovely...simply adds the beauty of your pond :)

Was enjoying watching the entire video from start to finish ;)

Kodus to you Caesar and those people behind realising this lovely pond ;)

Brilliant :) xx

Caesar Yanez - 8 years ago

+Afshin Jamshedy thank you

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wworks4u - 9 years ago

great!! I like this!! thank you from Japan

Caesar Yanez - 9 years ago

Jose FEReis - 9 years ago

good very nice

Robbie - 9 years ago

Amazing Pond.. How long did it take to make?

Robbie - 9 years ago

Amazing lol.. Again great job :-)

Caesar Yanez - 9 years ago

From what I can recall, the pond and waterfalls took about 1 to 2 months. There were days when it was only a two man team.

Latinopapi 88 - 9 years ago

good work latinos

PicoLatrinidad - 9 years ago

Wow. That's a lot of work and money for sure. the ducks poop will not be good for the fish but awesome nevertheless.

Игорь Чуркаев - 10 years ago

Класс молодцы, здорово

1nation1love - 10 years ago

dude that's awesome

Caesar Yanez - 10 years ago

thanks, glad you like it

Jonathan Wu - 10 years ago

I wish I was one of the koi fish :D

IQCatch - 10 years ago

Nice duck pond you have there :-)

Caesar Yanez - 10 years ago

lol

Lorenzo Olivero - 10 years ago

SCHUMMAN!

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Derek Deans - 10 years ago

an absolute piece of art

Bernardo Patino - 10 years ago

I like: working techniques. What I see is correct: that the koi fish. will live in a hole with water. systems without tasting plants, nor shallow water for better contact solar.con plants.

Husain Barafwala - 10 years ago

The same music goes on and on. Disturbing. Good pond tho

harley pete - 10 years ago

looks very artifcial, not natural could of been better landscaped, water coming over the waterfall is to small & slow, sorry for the coments, if your happy with what you,ve got thats all that matters, pete

Caesar Yanez - 10 years ago

+VC Pete O.I.A.I Yes, I read up on it. It dealt with mixing moss and yogurt..etc. In order for it to work, I would need a shaded area. My tree is not quite there yet to provide the needed shade. I do like the look and feel it will provide.

harley pete - 10 years ago

Hi Caesar, have you looked at the yogurt yet, thanks pete

Caesar Yanez - 10 years ago

I will look into the live natural yogurt, you peaked my interest, thanks

harley pete - 10 years ago

Hi Caesar, thanks for your reply, i understand now why you dont want Niagra Falls in your garden, the land scaping look more mature now, looks a lot better, the rocks still look dont look wright, Try live natural yogurt, put this on with a paint brush,this will help age the stone work. google this method on the net, Cheers pete

Caesar Yanez - 10 years ago

The boulders have been re-stained. The landscape was new; therefore, one needs to give it a chance to grow. As for the small/slow waterfall, it was by design. I am not sure if you have been around a waterfall that is large and moving fast…. in a nutshell, they will give you a headache after a few hours. Moreover, you will not be able to hold a conversation due to the noise. Our purpose of the water feature was to soothe. I can see where you are coming from, years before I built the pond, I too wanted a huge crashing waterfall, but after consulting with pond builders and visiting countless of designs I reevaluated. The water volume coming from the waterfall can be adjusted via the valves. I prefer to dedicated most of the water volume to reenter the pond via the 5 jets. The koi enjoy swimming agains the flow. Thanks for the comments

Slobodan Pavlovic - 10 years ago

I am sorry i will comment honestly, look very artificial

plixplop - 10 years ago

I like how you stained the rocks where the water runs, so it looks more real. Genius.

You can have pet ducks that live in a pond? I had no idea. They just hang out around your yard?

And have you ever been tempted to swim in it? haha

Caesar Yanez - 10 years ago

Hi,
The ducks do not wonder far from the pond. Our English Bulldog does not bother them and when the ducks are out of food they knock on our bedroom door… somewhat funny. Sometimes the knocks come early in the morning 5am..etc.

As far as swimming in the pond, I only did it before I had fish in it. Since then I have only returned into the pond to adjust one of the jets. Over all I stay out of the water due to bacteria. Humans have been known to get bacteria infections from fish tanks. Therefore, I do not want to take a chance. It is not the same as swimming in a lake due to the ratio of fish to water.

Thanks for viewing

Ultrahappyyay - 10 years ago

This is the best koi tutorial I'm subscribing

Cool vid also

Ultrahappyyay - 10 years ago

Those ducks man

Marcy RP - 10 years ago

Love the ducks!

Garden Sheds Kent - 10 years ago

Incredibly amazing! What a very gigantic pond. I am truly impressed with the concept of this craft. You deserved to receive my compliments coming from my heart. You did a very great performance!

Berlin Reptilien - 10 years ago

honestly, what´s the price for this????
In my opinion, the best work that I ever seen until now!

Caesar Yanez - 10 years ago

The work was done in sections; therefore, not all the work was performed by the contractor. For instance, I purchased the pond equipment, I hired a local friend to dig the hole and demolish the surrounding concrete walkways. I also took part in the fabrication of the rock-scape work…etc. Your best bet is to send me a private message and I will make my phone number available to you. Then you can pick my brain. This video shows you how to send a private message http://www.youtube dot com/watch?v=RZ5fAG8hIog (replace the dot with ".")

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Sara India - 11 years ago

LINDO LINDO LINDO

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

lol

peg372 - 11 years ago

didnt know heaven exsited until i saw this video lol.

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

thank you for the kind words

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

thanks

Craig Patterson - 11 years ago

wish you had spent more time on the boulder finish .. other than that great job looks good!

Wzqmaster - 11 years ago

呵呵

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

I added the three starter fish about one week after I added the water. I then waited about 30 days before I added 20 more fish.

Ashlie Milano - 11 years ago

I think its really pretty but perhaps a bit bulky for such a small space. How long did you have to wait before adding your Koi? I ask because of all the concrete that was used.

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

Hi, no water lilies because the koi will destroy them. As for flying predators, I lost three koi to a heron within the first 2 months. Since then I enclosed the pond with a semi transparent bird net that is about 10 to 15 feet above the pond. If you are within the pond you cannot see it, it is only when I point it out to visitors that they are able to notice it. Now during the heron season I only see them flying by but the net spooks them. Thanks for the royalty free music tip.

Glenda Moore - 11 years ago

Absolutely fascinating to watch, especially when you got to the boulder construction/painting phase. Thanks so much! Will there be water lilies, to give the fish protection from flying predators, and give them shade? Incompetech has royalty-free music that a whole lot of folks use for their youtube videos.

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

glad you enjoyed it

Pond Hobby - 11 years ago

enjoyed all 10 videos , great job and a great pond well done , learned a lot from your videos Thanks

Макэс Масаев - 11 years ago

Respect!

FATSOBEATS - 11 years ago

I just called 1800-DREAM-ON THEY SAID IN YOUR DREAMS.. Be happy with the 250 gallon you have :-)

FATSOBEATS - 11 years ago

OMG MY DREAM POND, SO NICE GREAT JOB 8000 gallons you guys rock impressed eye candy!

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

thanks for the info

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

yes they are Mandarin ducks. As to the music... agree

HanamiPets - 11 years ago

Not meant badly, but the music is annoying/nervewrecking in the long run, shortly put XD I have to agree there though... It just repeats and repeats and repeats... But I do LOVE the pond!!! Are those Manderins?

poetsmantra - 11 years ago

Yes... I have to know... How much

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Naksu - 11 years ago

Cool

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

sorry... I had no clue what you were saying until I did the translation, "Not evil, against the music is annoying in the long run ..."

Arn Lo - 11 years ago

Pas mal, par contre la musique est énervante à la longue...

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

thank you, I will let them know

Shazvana - 11 years ago

Fantastic job guys!!!!

tommy dinh - 11 years ago

and the cost is????

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

yes, those guys are hard workers

Jadah J. - 11 years ago

Those guys did an amazing job! I watched all the videos from start to finish!

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

I assume at one point I will have to. I have another feature in the front yard and so far 8-9 years without resealing it.

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

about 5' 6" deep and 8 thousand gallons

do u even lift? - 11 years ago

how deep and how many gallons?

Mike Vasquez - 11 years ago

how much was it total to get this ??im definitely onterested

Caesar Yanez - 11 years ago

iadame92 ... sorry I did not mean to remove your comment, I hit the wrong button. Nevertheless, here is what you posted... " its a nice pond no lie. but i was expecting a huge!! waterfall. It would have been nicer with a huge waterfall. Nice pond though" The reason I did not want a huge waterfall is because a large waterfall is very noisy and after a while it will give you a headache. Moreover, the neighbors will complaint after a few nights...etc.

Caesar Yanez - 12 years ago

I used Thoroseal mixed with "acrylic mortar admix". I did not use water. The acrylic can be purchased at home depot, its about $20.97 for a 2.5 gal. The label reads, " Thin-set mortar admix". As for the Thoroseal, you can find it at a masonry shop, the bag is white and grey and reads, "Thoroseal plaster mix" Sorry youtube does not allow me to post URLs. good luck

Caesar Yanez - 12 years ago

we now have 40 koi in the pond

Luis Mancilla - 12 years ago

i hope you add more than just 3 fishes

Ray Sentana - 12 years ago

Why don't you tell anyone what is cost in total?

Tony Schmidt - 12 years ago

VERY NICE, IM BUILDING MY OWN POND, WHAT DID YOU USE TO SEAL THE CONCRETE? I JUST FILLED IT OVER THE WEEKEND AND BY WED THE WATER LEVEL GOT BELOW THE SKIMMER THANKS FOR HELPING

transformer_fan 1 - 12 years ago

The uv will stop the water going green.

MuckyWaters - 12 years ago

LOL OK, I guess you can keep the ducks, but it's unheard of I tell you. Gotcha on the waterfall noise, but I'd like to see a video with it flowing full throttle. How about the cost, that's a huge project, I'd really like to know what it would cost me to build something like that. PM me if you'd rather not say publicly. Thanks

MuckyWaters - 12 years ago

I'd also like some idea of the final cost??? It looks nice, but I have one criticism, your waterfall looks weak for such a large pond and structure. At 7,000 gal pond volume ideally you should be pumping around 10,000 gph through your filter system. That waterfall doesn't look to be flowing anywhere near that much. Oh, and lose the ducks. ;)

Richard M - 12 years ago

If I understand right, the light kills large algae in the water as the water is filtered. It keeps the water clear.

Todd Brown - 12 years ago

UV light filter for an outdoor freshwater pond? But it's outside in the sunlight. Explain to me why you did that please?

Bruce Garcia - 12 years ago

I'm impressed. That was a nice series of videos documenting of a lot of work!

tsaybur - 12 years ago

I am from Greece and we are dealing with artificial rock and stamped concrete floors and walls, but the resulting work is very impressive

Joreus - 12 years ago

By the end of the job, what did the whole setup cost?

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