DIY Modern Backyard Koi Pond On A Budget

NOT KEEPING TURTLES. ONE JUST SHOWED UP AND WAS CUTE. REMOVED IT AND PUT IT IN THE CREEK OUT BACK. Click to subscribe: http://bit.ly/1Tb2yUt The build is explained on HomeTalk.com: http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond My dream of having another koi pond has finally come true, but this time I opted for a a modern look because of the area I decided to put it. So far it is going fantastic and such a peaceful retreat for me to enjoy the fish and relax. $299 - 20'x25' Firestone 45 mil EPDM Pond Liner: https://webbsonline.com/Item/Firestone-PondGard-Pond-Liner-22025 $409 - Laguna Clear Flo 2000 Filter Kit: http://amzn.to/2rBmJ8k $30 - fountain pump $60 for 4 Koi $8 for the original koi $30 for large Koi $9 for 30 goldfish $60 for 2 water lilies $12 for 3 water hyacinth and 1 water lettuce $88 for 22 of the flat pavers (got them 1/2 off) $100 for 2 large 6' waterfall pavers $20 for 4 bags of cement $200 for 40 bags of small white "pond rocks" from Home Depot $1325 TOTAL POND BUILD as seen in this video (addition $100 for used Pondmaster 950 pump and pond master filter...not currently in use in the pond) __________________________ Connect on Social Media __________________________ Facebook: https://facebook.com/1creativefish Instagram: https://instagram.com/1creativefish Twitter: https://twitter.com/1creativefish --------------------- MUSIC --------------------- Isolated by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100792 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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NOT KEEPING TURTLES. ONE JUST SHOWED UP AND WAS CUTE. REMOVED IT AND PUT IT IN THE CREEK OUT BACK. Click to subscribe: http://bit.ly/1Tb2yUt  The build is explained on HomeTalk.com: http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond My dream of having another koi pond has finally come true, but this time I opted for a a modern look because of the area I decided to put it. So far it is going fantastic and such a peaceful retreat for me to enjoy the fish and relax. $299 - 20'x25' Firestone 45 mil EPDM Pond Liner: https://webbsonline.com/Item/Firestone-PondGard-Pond-Liner-22025 $409 - Laguna Clear Flo 2000 Filter Kit: http://amzn.to/2rBmJ8k $30 - fountain pump $60 for 4 Koi $8 for the original koi $30 for large Koi $9 for 30 goldfish $60 for 2 water lilies $12 for 3 water hyacinth and 1 water lettuce $88 for 22 of the flat pavers (got them 1/2 off) $100 for 2 large 6' waterfall pavers $20 for 4 bags of cement $200 for 40 bags of small white "pond rocks" from Home Depot $1325 TOTAL POND BUILD as seen in this video (addition $100 for used Pondmaster 950 pump and pond master filter...not currently in use in the pond) __________________________ Connect on Social Media __________________________ Facebook: https://facebook.com/1creativefish Instagram: https://instagram.com/1creativefish Twitter: https://twitter.com/1creativefish --------------------- MUSIC --------------------- Isolated by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100792 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
NOT KEEPING TURTLES. Hey everyone, thanks for all the kind words and advice I've received after posting this video. Because I get a lot of comments because I chose to include shots of a baby turtle that just appeared one day (that I removed and put in the creek out back), I decided to try to pin this up top to let you know that i understand about turtle care and have no intention of keep them in this pond. If they were to get out and go over to the pool, they would die...and I don't want to put up barrier arounds the pond to keep them in. Surprisingly...the larger turtles can pull themselves out of the pond using the edge because I keep it filled close to the top. Anyway, thanks for caring about the well-being of turtles! I'll make sure I stay vigilant and keep them out.
Speakerboxx j
Speakerboxx j - 6 years ago
Great job
Alonza Ward
Alonza Ward - 6 years ago
Your backyard is beautiful
Nicely done sir, well done indeed
Faye Hyuga
Faye Hyuga - 6 years ago
Pro tip, you really need some shrimp and algae eaters for open sun water but especially shrimp to tend the plants and help them grow as well as eating dead fish that you don't catch.
World of Fish
World of Fish - 6 years ago
I really wish I saw this before building my new pond.....
Motivational guy
Motivational guy - 6 years ago
Fishes are in danger if any bird see these fishes all fishes will die
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 6 years ago
I have a net over the pond right now while it is cold and they are slow. But I also have finished installing the caves for them to hide in.
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J⃟O⃟N⃟A⃟T⃟H⃟A⃟N⃟ S⃟C⃟H⃟U⃟L⃟T⃟Z⃟ - 6 years ago
That's like nemo when he almost got chopped up
Shohei Ota
Shohei Ota - 6 years ago
it's adorable how the fish follow you when you walk around. also beautiful pond! your fishies seem happy :)
Nickhil Bali
Nickhil Bali - 6 years ago
You shouldn’t expect plants growing with koi

10. comment for DIY Modern Backyard Koi Pond On A Budget

Jack Burton
Jack Burton - 6 years ago
ANY fish you get at a pet store that says its Koi.. It is Not Koi. their breed with goldfish or carp, comets.. that's why their so cheap. real Koi you do not get for less then $90.00 for a 2 inch Koi.. I don't care what ANYONE says
rkazarin
rkazarin - 6 years ago
Looks great. Well done.
Sue Cox
Sue Cox - 6 years ago
That's beautiful--love the sleek modern look. Great job.
Alexander Jervis
Alexander Jervis - 6 years ago
Where did you get the rectangular pavers to put on the edge? What size are they?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 6 years ago
I got them at a local Nursery that also sells rocks. they are 1' x 2'
FSA TRAVELERS
FSA TRAVELERS - 6 years ago
Watch beautiful Macau https://youtu.be/pbNPdv_K4Wg
Pro Tek
Pro Tek - 6 years ago
Man you talk too much for nothing. You didn't even go through details. It's all about you showing off what you have. Who gives a shitt what type of plants you have.
LCbabyxO
LCbabyxO - 6 years ago
Pro Tek that's my fetish so jokes on you..
Pro Tek
Pro Tek - 6 years ago
Lcbaby... You need sneakers shoved up your Ass.
LCbabyxO
LCbabyxO - 6 years ago
Pro Tek you need a snickers
Jack Burton
Jack Burton - 6 years ago
their not even koi their half breeds
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 6 years ago
All the plan are laid out in an article I wrote. It is a DIY pond because I did it myself...whether or not I show all the steps...which are laid out in great detail in an article linked in the description. It has all the plans and materials listed.
Pat Pezzi
Pat Pezzi - 6 years ago
Agreed. Where's the point of a DIY video that doesn't show the details of the construction? Half the time is "look how good it looks!" and hardly any explanation.
CCxRC
CCxRC - 6 years ago
The link to the entire build is listed in the description http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond
Ava Winehouse
Ava Winehouse - 6 years ago
How did I end up here and why do I want a pond now
fernando Flores
fernando Flores - 6 years ago
koi is my fav fish
Jack Burton
Jack Burton - 6 years ago
those are not koi. thee knock offs I know been into ponds for a longgg time
LickMySnickers
LickMySnickers - 6 years ago
overhang plants > pants in the pond.
robin212212
robin212212 - 6 years ago
is it true that most people should only keep shubunkins instead of koi due to the koi's size?

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Haitham Kittana
Haitham Kittana - 6 years ago
Are you using heater in your pond?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 6 years ago
+Haitham Kittana I Don’t Plan to.
Teresa Santana
Teresa Santana - 7 years ago
I say that's a very bad ass pond!!!!!
Jason  Hare
Jason Hare - 7 years ago
My dream is to do this with local game fish ...
Try to put in a nice little viewing deck below ground level into the water port hole style ....
Maybe even do a little barbless fishing on the weekends ...
CC123Aus
CC123Aus - 7 years ago
Top job mate. I really like your design and setup. I recently did something similar here in Australia and had a few algae bloom issues as my pond is also in direct sunlight. I fixed it with a great natural solution. A mate of mine suggested I do a bog filter. And wow, the pond is 100% crystal clear and I have a great selection of water plants right next to it that are feed by the fish poop and Algae. So if you want to try a bog filter (easy to do after you have already put in a pond) I highly recommend it. Its basically a natural filter and there are a few good youtube DIY clips if you do a search. Anyhow, hope your pond is still going well and thanks again for the upload. Cheers CC123
Catch Em All Fishing
Catch Em All Fishing - 7 years ago
that pond is sexy as hell!
Tucker Law
Tucker Law - 6 years ago
Catch Em All Fishing I love your vids
Ariyana Watson
Ariyana Watson - 6 years ago
I know you you're my big fan my name is Arianna Marie Watson
Jeff Palmer
Jeff Palmer - 6 years ago
Catch Em All Fishing 99
Alex Vlogs&More!!
Alex Vlogs&More!! - 6 years ago
Catch Em All Fishing more fish
fernando Flores
fernando Flores - 6 years ago
wats up i Subscribed to u
Ball4Life Vlogs
Ball4Life Vlogs - 6 years ago
Catch Em All Fishing make pond like that for your gold fish and koi fish live yahh videos
Ball4Life Vlogs
Ball4Life Vlogs - 6 years ago
Catch Em All Fishing love your videos
Ball4Life Vlogs
Ball4Life Vlogs - 6 years ago
Catch Em All Fishing yayyeett
Michael. Yeezyyy
Michael. Yeezyyy - 6 years ago
Catch Em All Fishing ayeeeeeee
Joe John
Joe John - 7 years ago
How is the maintenance on it
greenlover
greenlover - 7 years ago
I hope your paying the lad a good wage
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Ha! He gets paid well in popcorn most nights.
Jared Otto
Jared Otto - 7 years ago
This is so awesome!
Thanks so much for sharing the process. The finished product is beautiful. (The all in cost is unbelievable!!!) Thanks so much for sharing! I don't think I would every leave the house! Love it!
typical gangster
typical gangster - 7 years ago
Not trying to be mean but I'm wondering if anyone else wonders how this is on budget
Jack Burton
Jack Burton - 6 years ago
that is on budget
www.WaterfallNow.com
www.WaterfallNow.com - 7 years ago
Fish seem happy!

30. comment for DIY Modern Backyard Koi Pond On A Budget

SlothDealer
SlothDealer - 7 years ago
wtf
1:26
nearly shitted myself
Renato Silva - PANCHO
Renato Silva - PANCHO - 7 years ago
Belíssimo tanque, Parabéns!!!
Lisaa
Lisaa - 7 years ago
i dont think its over stocked they all will do good if no more added
Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen - 7 years ago
I Love your Pond, I was wondering where did you buy those flat pavers?
Tony Nguyen
Tony Nguyen - 7 years ago
AWESOME POND... DO YOU USE A HEATER FOR THE WINTER.
Romerito Deguia
Romerito Deguia - 7 years ago
very nice pond.i like it.
Shachar Petrushka
Shachar Petrushka - 7 years ago
Why the typical goldfish/koi? why not something more exotic?
For example I heard of someone who kept guppy fish in a pond, they would do great in summer (it gets to 30-35 degrees c in here) but would die back in winter.
How about discus or neon fish or anything else that's not goldfish or koi?
Shelby Smith
Shelby Smith - 6 years ago
Jack Burton EXACTLY
Jack Burton
Jack Burton - 6 years ago
you answered your question.. they would DIE IN THE COLD
Shachar Petrushka
Shachar Petrushka - 7 years ago
Creative Fish Studio that's the next thing I thought about, a side view. But how do you build the glass to withstand the pressure?
Just thick enough?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Shachar Petrushka I actually just pulled 100+ Guppies out for the winter. Why goldfish/koi? The main reason is visibility and topview appearance. Thin fish like a discus wouldn't offer the same visual enjoyment without a side view (tank or pond window). Guppies were a little interesting...but nothing like the goldfish and koi. Very easy to spot, spend a lot of time near the surface and swim all over. That's the main reason. Some fancy goldfish are bread for their top view...but I don't have them in here because they swim too slow to be in with the koi.
J. carlos Alvarado
J. carlos Alvarado - 7 years ago
It's a nice looking pond, but when having fish you want double the filtration of the volume of your pond.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Yeah. That is true. I'm actually running two filters to accomplish that. The one has UV and the other is more work with the filters down in the water (more work to clean)
Toob247 Toob247
Toob247 Toob247 - 7 years ago
It looks so good honestly I'd probably end up kicking the fish out into an aquarium somewhere and just using it as a beautiful hot tub / mini pool
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Haha. My dad did that with his after 8 years or so. Now it is cholorinated and used as a mini pool to sit in and relax
Fun Life with Pets
Fun Life with Pets - 7 years ago
looks awesome!!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thank you. Really enjoying it now that it isn't so hot outside
Lizard Punk
Lizard Punk - 7 years ago
I love this pond but If you're gonna keep turtles you're gonna need a baskingg spot to keep them from getting she'll rot
algerome28
algerome28 - 7 years ago
love the pond!!! but only suggestion you need a stable basking spot for the turtles so they wont get shell rot from soaking in the water for too long. they need a dry spot
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! I understand that about the turtles. All turtles get removed and placed in the creek out back. This is a fish pond.
Bork Bork
Bork Bork - 7 years ago
Your kid's Minecraft level 1000. But this pond is freaking gorgeous.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Haha! That was a brilliant comment. love it!
Jinisinsane
Jinisinsane - 7 years ago
My friend built a koi pond the local govt classified it as a pool and taxed them for it, any loophole on this?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
It all depends on the local ordinances. Some rule it by depth. Others worry about other local waterways and what might happen if there was flooding...etc.
tamil mannan
tamil mannan - 7 years ago
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tamil mannan
tamil mannan - 7 years ago
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Lawrence UK
Lawrence UK - 7 years ago
Hey i have put a video of my fish pond up. Made from decking feel free to take a peek guys and gals:)
Tianyi Wang
Tianyi Wang - 7 years ago
this is pretty amazing!!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! We still love it after 6 months
I hate my gamer tag and I wanted a long name
I hate my gamer tag and I wanted a long name - 7 years ago
Not going to lie that would make a nice hot tub or jacuzzi especially with the view behind it you could make a mini infinite pool/hot tub
Jim Martin
Jim Martin - 7 years ago
Would it be better to have a light blue color for the pond so you can enjoy your fish more?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
It's an option. I wanted more natural. Once the water cleared...the fish are easily visible.

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Kuchi Kopi
Kuchi Kopi - 7 years ago
Beautiful
handymobi Ben
handymobi Ben - 7 years ago
here is another great idea, no digging required. DIY pond above ground http://www.handymobi.com/project/detail.php?id=DL2j4jgBXJ
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
That is nice! Thanks for sharing
Jr Edouard
Jr Edouard - 7 years ago
Why were one of the fish opening and closing its mouth really fast at the top of the pond
Dat 1 Song
Dat 1 Song - 7 years ago
Shouldn't put turtles. They will eat all the kois
Carl Deaton
Carl Deaton - 7 years ago
those are some nice Shubunkins.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Carl Deaton I like them...and they have grown quite a bit
Michael Trinh
Michael Trinh - 7 years ago
Looks great, really impressive
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Michael Trinh thanks! We really enjoy it.
Pranay Kudale
Pranay Kudale - 7 years ago
will mosquitoes breed in their too?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Pranay Kudale they shouldn't if the water is agitated. I also have guppies in there that will eat the mosquito larvae
NO ChiLL
NO ChiLL - 7 years ago
that kid build the whole pond lol
Kimberly Morningstar
Kimberly Morningstar - 7 years ago
You should have added some way for the turtle to climb out, they need to come out of ponds to dry off completely and bask otherwise they will have problems. They can get fungus and shell rot from not being able to dry off.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Kimberly Morningstar I'm not keeping turtles in here. That one just showed up and I moved him back to the creek.
Nathan Chilton
Nathan Chilton - 7 years ago
Maybe a sign should be put up so no one else falls in. sigh... poor Michael.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Nathan Chilton haha
Chad Stokes
Chad Stokes - 7 years ago
well done bro
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
that's not a bad idea
IllegalAlien51
IllegalAlien51 - 7 years ago
Looks neat. Are the plants always in shades or do they get sunlight? If always in shades, how well have they grown? I was thinking adding some plants from my Aquariums like Amazon swords or bacopas, but I don't know if they'll grow well in shades.
txferretgirl
txferretgirl - 7 years ago
gold chagoi koi are good to have, so that one will likely be an amazing koi in your pond =)
Joey Flores
Joey Flores - 7 years ago
this is like real life Minecraft
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
LOL! Now that's funny right there!
Zangh Fei
Zangh Fei - 7 years ago
I have a question, I have no knowledge about winter. What do you do with Koi up coming winter.?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
at almost 4 feet deep, it shouldn't freeze solid even in really cold places. That's what we did with my dad's pond in Michigan. Never lost a fish over the winter period.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I dug it deep enough that I will just leave them in all winter. I'll pull the hose from the water fall and just have it shooting in as a stream from the hose to help keep ice from forming. Don't have much worry about that here in southeastern Virginia though. If it freezes, I'll just break a small hole in the ice
xSean145
xSean145 - 7 years ago
Very nice man! this video really inspired me to build a similar pond and im already planning it. Can you tell me what kind of tarp/liner you used on the bottom? and did you add sand as a medium to the bottom of the pond? Very very simple and cool!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
A lot of people use sand under the liner at the bottom and then put underlayment material on top of that to help protect the liner. Against everyone's better judgement, I decided not to do that as there won't be any trees nearby to have roots try to penetrate it. We also did a pretty good job cleaning the soil under it. If the ground had a lot of rocks or roots, I would have used the sand and underlayment.  


I didn't put sand as a medium in the bottom of a pond this small...because the fish will mess with it, stir it up and potentially keep the water murky. They already pull the rocks and dirt out of my planted pots.
xSean145
xSean145 - 7 years ago
Also, How do you deal with the rain ? Doesnt it overflow if there is too much rain ? I mean doesnt the fish swim out at the little overflow edge you made ?
impokejon
impokejon - 7 years ago
Something I've heard that works is a spinning disco ball. You should be able to find a disco ball and a solar powered spinner for like 25 bucks or something like that at your local party store.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I'll keep that in mind :) Not sure I want a spinning disco ball out there though. It would kill the "zen" vibe. :D
Familliar Nori
Familliar Nori - 7 years ago
Those goldfish are going to get big!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Familliar Nori yes. They can get quite large
Chris Nicholas Bushell
Chris Nicholas Bushell - 7 years ago
you got turtles in there not good as there is no rocks or things to rest on
Chris Nicholas Bushell
Chris Nicholas Bushell - 7 years ago
That's great news, how did it get there? great pond
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Chris Bushell the turtle was caught and released the same day. Just happened to be swimming around in there one day and was super cute.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Took me a minute...but yes...you are right.
MrJaetone
MrJaetone - 7 years ago
wow $1300 ,You have just inspired me ,GREAT JOB
Ed Va
Ed Va - 7 years ago
I have 2 gold fish: Big Easy and Hard to Get.
Seth Williams
Seth Williams - 7 years ago
Nice
Tashi Roberts
Tashi Roberts - 7 years ago
Good job, you'll need to make sure that the turtle has somewhere proper to bask as it gets larger and the lily pads no longer suffice otherwise it will drown and/or find it difficult to thermoregulate.
robin212212
robin212212 - 7 years ago
I heard that koi eventually produces too much wastes and overcomes the filtration for a typical koi pond; do you think this is true?
KoiPondPeppy
KoiPondPeppy - 7 years ago
I love the modern, simple look of your pond. Congratulations! It really complements the pool. Yes, koi eat plants. I don't keep any plants but when I get my waterfall pool done, I can put plants in there.
Bailey Boehm
Bailey Boehm - 7 years ago
What a beautiful yard. Inspiring for my own
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Bailey Boehm Thank you! I enjoy working on the yard.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thank you all for the interest you've show in my pond. For more information on the build, check out the article I wrote for HomeTalk.com: http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I would think so..or a variation of it.
earl Magbanua
earl Magbanua - 7 years ago
Creative Fish Studio is this liner available in Philippines?
mandar d
mandar d - 7 years ago
whats the name of that tiny turtle..also like you're pond..
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Not sure what kind of turtle it was. It was just a baby that came through one day. I moved it to the creek out back.
EighthNotch
EighthNotch - 7 years ago
$1300 for a 2000 gallon pond ain't bad at all. That's less than 1$ per gallon. I might just have to copy your design, haha.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I didn't think it was too bad. Feel free to copy. I was asked by hometalk.com to write a post about the build and shared all the info for the build. The build is explained here: http://bit.ly/DIYkoipond
lil john
lil john - 7 years ago
Nice pond..The waterfall idea is pretty cool..Need a better selection on your koi fish though..lol..
Linda
Linda - 7 years ago
Beautiful!! Plants really keep the water clear and clean. I use only plants, no chemicals or treatments necessary. Water lettuce is really pretty. The water always tests perfect, which equals healthy fish. Enjoy!!!!
Linda
Linda - 7 years ago
Well, plants and cleaning the filter a lot!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
That's excellent Linda!
Lira Ziyad
Lira Ziyad - 7 years ago
Just some info from my years of having my pond. If your pond is 2000 gal you really want a pump and filter that are almost double that. It will give you way clearer water and keep the water moving. Also, I used to make the mistake of turning one pump off and on but that is the main oxygenator you have so unless you put a hose into your return line which will suck in air and oxygenate your pond (Pong guru show what I mean in one of his videos) and with plants in the pond, don't turn it off especially at night or you may come out to dead fish. Looks sleek! Congrats!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks Lira! I always have the waterfall running.
Rebecca Woodward
Rebecca Woodward - 7 years ago
where are you going to put the basking spot and ledge above water for the turtles when they want to get out of the water? I know they are mostly aquatic, but they do tend to like a bit of dry sunshine on occasion.
The end result is so lovely to look at.
How often will you need to do water changes?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks Rebecca! I do 10% water changes once a week right now. I don't have plans to add a basking spot because at the moment I don't plan to keep turtles in it. :) That little guy in the video appeared one day and after filming him, I moved him out to the creek in the back later that tday. We had a larger one get in and he pulled himself out on the "overflow" side. I keep the water high enough in the pond that they are able to climb out.
Duc Tran
Duc Tran - 7 years ago
I'm actually kinda jealous of your pond, lol
Koi TV
Koi TV - 7 years ago
nice pond, nice video!
How are the koi doing now?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Koi TV the koi are growing and doing great. Thanks for asking!
HEIDI TURNER
HEIDI TURNER - 7 years ago
Now all you need is a upside down tall tank in the middle, so you and your children can see them better! :-)
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+HEIDI TURNER I've thought about it, but I would constantly have to take it down to scrape all the algae off the walls of it and it would increase the amount of time spent maintaining the pond. :)
boomboompow
boomboompow - 7 years ago
u should put some inverted aquariums so the fish can go up and look at the view lol
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
boomboompow I still might. Just don't want to keep it clean right now.
Enkii Muto
Enkii Muto - 7 years ago
When the turtles get too heavy they won't be able to stay in the plants nor get out of this tank.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Enkii Muto i remove the turtles and put them in the creek out back. That's the only one we've had so far.
Icecreamgirl26
Icecreamgirl26 - 7 years ago
I thought it was a tutorial
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Icecreamgirl26 I'm writing up a tutorial for hometalk.com
bailey haubenreiser
bailey haubenreiser - 7 years ago
This is a great pond ! I hope you post more videos updating this ! Totally subscribing!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+bailey haubenreiser thanks for the sub! More videos coming
Frederik Damgaard
Frederik Damgaard - 7 years ago
You really should get some rocks sticking out of the water for the turtles to bask on! :D otherwise great job
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Frederik Damgaard yeah. I shouldn't have put the turtle shot in the video. It just appeared one day. I don't plan to have turtles and just move them to the creek out back.
Thomas Lindgren
Thomas Lindgren - 7 years ago
Are you going to add any guppies to the pond as well... really help to control mosquitoes and just adds a little extra life to the pond. Also, at the end of the season you will be surprised at what kind of color variation developed on its own. I like the sunset colored golden guppies because they are easier to see but any will work.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Thomas Lindgren I actually was breeding some with the goal to add them to the pond. I just haven't yet., but I put some in our fountain in the front yard. I've got a bunch.
Kelly Feuerstein
Kelly Feuerstein - 7 years ago
Which State are You located in ?
I know if it's cold an ice, you have to dig it that deep and they can survive an plus pond heaters.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Hi Kelly, I live in south eastern Virginia, so it doesn't get super cold here. Every once in a while we'll get a day or two of snow, but not every year. We did have two ponds in Michigan when I was growing up and we didn't put heaters in them. It would freeze pretty thick, but we kept an opening with recirculated water from the hose that normally went to the waterfall. Sometimes it would freeze and we'd have to go break the hole open again. All fish and lilies survived through the winters there. But it was over 3 feet deep in the middle as well and the deep section provided room for the fish to "hibernate" for winter.
Daya K
Daya K - 7 years ago
Very pretty ... but those rock-things at the edges caught my attention ... they could harbour snakes. Especially given the fish etc.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Daya K that's possible. But they also could be in the bushes and grasses. We put snake-a-way around the perimeter of pond are to help deter snakes, but I also tap the rocks with a pole before I walk back there to clean the filter.
Regular Old Plumbus
Regular Old Plumbus - 7 years ago
ur gonna need to builded a platform for that turtle for future refrence
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Regular Old Plumbus we pulled the turtle out. But we keep the water high enough now that they can get out on the low side.
Soren K
Soren K - 7 years ago
WHO the Hell DIED at 1:25??? XD
On a more positive note... beautiful results!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Soren K lol.
Arnold May II
Arnold May II - 7 years ago
Very nice!
Pond and more
Pond and more - 7 years ago
Nice work

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systemdeadlock
systemdeadlock - 7 years ago
Nice work
Jimi182
Jimi182 - 7 years ago
love the style of your pond. I have  a suggestion. for clearer water run water thu 300 micron filter socks either inside your waterfall box or make a box to house it. 300 micron grabs all the algea in the water collum
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Jimi182 that's a great suggestion. In the initial build I had a waterfall box, but switch to pushing the hose straight from the filter in between the two waterfall blocks. I'll see if there is a way to incorporate it somehow
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+PsychedelicBabe thanks! I'm out of town again and can't wait to get back and enjoy it.
Ryan Sandilands
Ryan Sandilands - 7 years ago
Lol C3PO!! Nice pond!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Ryan Sandilands thanks Ryan! Definitely a fitting name.
Qua Phan
Qua Phan - 7 years ago
here in Queensland Australia....having a level pond is like building a haven for toads...so my pond had to be knee height off the ground...
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Qua Phan roads are a problem for us no matter what because of our location and the pool. raising it to avoid them isn't a bad idea.
Laura’s Life journey
Laura’s Life journey - 7 years ago
Love this pond y'all did great
Laura’s Life journey
Laura’s Life journey - 7 years ago
I bet si I would too
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Laura Jackson Strickland thanks Laura! We sure do love how it turned out. My wife wasn't so sure about my plans for a pond, but she likes it now that it is finished.
xweetok265
xweetok265 - 7 years ago
Pretty awesome. My mom is wanting to do a koi/goldfish in the future and we willl be using this as our blue print. Pretty Awesome
xweetok265
xweetok265 - 7 years ago
I do. imma do it for her and maintain it. I have a few fish tanks of mine
Tartarus13
Tartarus13 - 7 years ago
xweetok265 does she know anything about fish or the nitrogen cycle?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Very cool! She's going to love having a pond
harley mama
harley mama - 7 years ago
like your. theory about goldfish schooling and encouraging koi. dunno where your from, but for koi you check out aquarium coop?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+harley mama I watch his videos and loved the koi unboxing video he recently did. Until I know the pond is fully finished and what the wildlife decides to do, I'm going to wait on introducing anything expensive.
Carlos Amaral
Carlos Amaral - 7 years ago
Great looking pond! Does it flood on raining season?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Carlos Amaral it hasn't so far. But just in case, inbuilt one side lower than the others as an overflow.
John Lorenz Del Rosario
John Lorenz Del Rosario - 7 years ago
Help me turn my makeshift pond in a decent one :(
https://www.gofundme.com/helptturn-my-make-shift-pond-real/donate
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Kibbles N Bits thanks! I thought it was clever too when they told me what they called it
Naerwyn
Naerwyn - 7 years ago
"The gold one" looks like a Chagoi. >_>
:/ Super disappointing intro to your channel.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks for the comment. Sorry to disappoint.
Shea Weekley
Shea Weekley - 7 years ago
U DIdN'T EV'n FLM PUddin THEe FISH IN!?!?!? les rox moor fish PLS!!!!! D-I-S-L-I-K-E-E
Shea Weekley
Shea Weekley - 7 years ago
Yah, I know. I'm friends with the guy who made it and was joking with him. Not sure anyone has spelling and grammar THAT bad! lol
Lillian Coticchia
Lillian Coticchia - 7 years ago
Shea Weekley It's a "how to build a cheap koi pond" video not a stocking video.
Aquatic Haus
Aquatic Haus - 7 years ago
Wish I could have one pond one day :D
Aquatic Haus
Aquatic Haus - 7 years ago
15years! I bet you're super pumped during the build of it. congrats man for finally having it :D
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Aquatic Haus I hope you do too. I've been waiting 15 years to build this one. So worth the wait!
Rob Nelson
Rob Nelson - 7 years ago
Any last regrets? What would you do different? Looks great!!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I was a little worried about the house too, which is why I took some extra measures to try to control the water runoff. I'll be keeping my eye on it and make any adjustments or fill the pond in and move it if it really comes down to it. The ground level is already much higher on the house where the pond is then it is at the far corner, so I think it'll be ok.
Rob Nelson
Rob Nelson - 7 years ago
Well - looks great - you should be proud. Nothing like standing back and enjoying a little DIY (thousands saved). I was a little apprehensive it was so close to your home/structure - but that will help on predator kill if you're going to put koi in there. Congrats again - looks epic.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
No real regrets. I'm planning to use the little ledges I built as caves. Didn't intend it that way, but it will make for a quick hiding spot for the fish. I wish I could've gone bigger, but this size fit best in the area available.
Gene Cundel
Gene Cundel - 7 years ago
Just subbed after watching this one video. My first comment has to do with what type of longevity do you plan on getting out of the build?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks Gene! I'm hoping to get at least 10-15 years out of it. I may have to re-cement or liquid nail some of the rectangle blocks back into place over time, but I don't see why it won't last. The liner has a 20 year warranty.
Bigfoot Mohawk
Bigfoot Mohawk - 7 years ago
I normally don't care for modern styled ponds but that's just gorgeous. You did a phenomenal job, absolutely beautiful and stunning!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks Bigfoot! Please don't lurk in my woods and eat my fish ;)
abel riyanto
abel riyanto - 7 years ago
where do you get the pond liner? and how big is it?
abel riyanto
abel riyanto - 7 years ago
thanks for the info !
Corinna Henderson
Corinna Henderson - 7 years ago
Creative Fish Studio oh my gosh! hello from a friend in hampton! stumbled here and didn't realize you were local. enchanted forest is my favorite!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I bought it at a local garden center here in Chesapeake called Enchanted Forest. It's a Firestone 20'x25' EPDM liner that is 45 mil. Costs around $300+
rich andy
rich andy - 7 years ago
I like the modern look. The flat stones are really nice and even.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! Getting those stones to be even was the hardest part to figure out. Once I came up with a plan, it was actually pretty easy
pond Dude
pond Dude - 7 years ago
such a nice set up has your filter held up I would be worried I uploaded a video of my filter it's kinda ghetto but keeps my 1300 gallon above ground pool/koi pond it was as green as pea soup when I built it for like forty bucks
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I've only been running it a few months and the filter is doing great. I'll have to replace the UV light every year, but they aren't too expensive. I'll have to check out your filter video. I like how easy this one is to access and clean...but it wasn't cheap
Shandy Adhisty
Shandy Adhisty - 7 years ago
great work dude!!! anyway is it safe from natural predator like fox, snake etc since we can see there is an open area like forest at distance of your pond site? do you have any kind of prevention method??
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
That's a great question. I would say that I am informed about the potential, but don't have all the solutions in place yet. I have an egret statue that I move to help keep away Egrets & Herons, and I put a border of "Snake-a-way" around the pond area, but raccoons and foxes could be a problem. Back by the woods behind the house is a drainage stream that always has water and fish, so the raccoons and foxes already have potential water and food there. I am going to get large flag stones to put over the two shelf areas I dug into the pond that will make them into hiding caves for the fish. I also have an outdoor cat that lives on our back patio and helps keep some other wildlife away.
KCHstudio Phx
KCHstudio Phx - 7 years ago
I want that T-shirt
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
My wife would gladly send it to you. She hates when I wear it. haha
Giobel Koi Center
Giobel Koi Center - 7 years ago
wow, good job bro, beautiful koi pond
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Based on my calculations, it is close to 2,000 gallons.
Giobel Koi Center
Giobel Koi Center - 7 years ago
You're welcome, how many gallons is your koi pond?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! I'm loving it!
visualkeirockstar
visualkeirockstar - 7 years ago
Thats almost how i made mine but a lot smaller and unperfect.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
I love all the plants you have in yours. that will be the next stage for me.
aa aa
aa aa - 7 years ago
you need some kind of platform so that the turtle can get out of the water and bask in the sun.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
The turtle was just in there one day. He climbed onto the plants to bask in the sun and make his escape. I was going to help him out, but watched him do it himself.
Razi for FUN
Razi for FUN - 7 years ago
what will you do on winter when the water will froze?
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
You just have to dig it deep enough to provide a spot at the bottom for them to survive.
Razi for FUN
Razi for FUN - 7 years ago
+Creative Fish Studio That s nice. Thank you for reply i was just asking becouse i wanted to do for myself but where i live are -12 and even -20 C in the winter
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
+Sinca Adrian it doesn't get too cold here in Virginia Beach. I'll move the hose from the waterfall out to create a more deliberate flow that should keep it from freezing. But I made it over 3 feet deep so the fish can go to the bottom and survive. We used to do the same with our pond in Michigan. Never took the fish out. It was deep enough for them to survive. We did try to keep an opening in the ice as it froze, but some days it was completely closed.
Don Pablo
Don Pablo - 7 years ago
Beautiful
LittleSniper OP
LittleSniper OP - 7 years ago
+Creative Fish Studio I wish I could do that but my parents will not let me :/
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! I am really happy with how it turned out.
Mike Dankmemestar
Mike Dankmemestar - 7 years ago
Thats a dream pond if you ask me ! Great work
Mike Dankmemestar
Mike Dankmemestar - 7 years ago
I live in a house too and I have recently spoke to my dad about making a small pond in the garden. He might consider doing it with me along, but it does not look easy at all. My biggest concern is the water system and keeping the young Kois away from my 5 cats .
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thank! It has been a dream of mine to build one after we bought the house, but there wasn't a good spot for it. During recent renovations, the perfect spot opened up. My wife was kind enough to let the new patio stop short of where the deck used to go...which allowed me to put the pond there.
Richard Belanger
Richard Belanger - 7 years ago
Great job and setup!  I see you have a pretty clear pool too... what I use to clarify my pond's water is the Ph- for the pool.  It kill algue instantly and the fish will suck the rocks  clean., and best of it it is not armful to the fish. I also like very much your water drain setup... very clever
Richard Belanger
Richard Belanger - 7 years ago
I did not know that you had a UV filter, which is great specially with 6 hour of sun.  You can use the same water analyser kit that you use for the pool to fix your ph, knowing that the rain is more alkalyne that it use to be... I spry the area taht have algae groth with the PH- as needed and as I do I can see the algae breakup, specially the green filamented one, and they float to the surface and the fish rush in to suck the are.  It does not affect the water chemistry except lower the ph.  Mind you I use just what is needed to treat spot areas. Have a goos summer enjoying the pond.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! So far everything is going great with it. The UV Filter actually clears the water up really well...especially considering it is in the direct sun about 6 hours. Does the PH- mess with your water chemistry or does it bring the PH back to where it needs to be?
Akshay Ramdoyal
Akshay Ramdoyal - 7 years ago
Very nice project, it looks real good. How many koi do you have for 2000 gallons?
Akshay Ramdoyal
Akshay Ramdoyal - 7 years ago
Creative Fish Studio i am new to ponds and was wondering how much koi can you have for your 2000 gallons pond? thanks for replying :)
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks. I currently have 6 Koi in the pond and tons of Goldfish. I bought 30 feeder goldfish the end of the cycling process. Being feeder goldfish, I didn't plan on the all living...but they did. As they grow, I may need to find some of them a new home.
Brett Schneider
Brett Schneider - 7 years ago
Ive been waiting for this. I have followed all the progression on Instagram
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Awesome! I had a lot of work travel around after I started on the project, so it took a while to finalize it all. Still need to put the finishing touches on it
Micah Whalen
Micah Whalen - 7 years ago
Awesome! Great job! Looks very clean.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! Modern wasn't my first choice, but as I looked at the area I was going to put it...it just made sense to keep it clean and work with the lines of the surrounding cement.
Cut It Up Freshh
Cut It Up Freshh - 7 years ago
So this is what youve been up to. The pond looks good, very modern look, even better that its DIY. Cant wait for your 40g reef tank update.
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks! It's been a year since I started the 40g reef. For the most part everything is the same....it's had some ups and downs, but it is still going. The main thing to take a hit was my corals. I'm just getting back from traveling and already am leaving for another trip. I'll try to do an update on it when I get back.
DebTim A CANADIAN Girl
DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 7 years ago
Hi Tony.. wow.. this is incredible!! What a beautiful sanctuary! Really outstanding work Tony. Have a wonderful summer enjoying all your hard work!! =D
DebTim A CANADIAN Girl
DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 7 years ago
I can't imagine how hard and long it took you to dig it.. unless you used a bobcat. That's what I would have done. I love the design but that's for forte!! It's elegant and very esthetically pleasing. I'm sure the fish think they are in heaven too. =D
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks Deb! It's been very rewarding to sit and enjoy the hard work that was put in to build it. It took a little while to figure out how I was going to set the stones at the edge, but so far the cement seems to have been the right way to go.
DWSDARIUS FISH TANKS
DWSDARIUS FISH TANKS - 7 years ago
Very cool pond!
Creative Fish Studio
Creative Fish Studio - 7 years ago
Thanks man! We are really enjoying it. It's a wonderful feature to have in a yard. Funny how we tend to gather around it

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