Thanks for posting some great content. I will be using some of the tips you presented when I build my pond. One constructive comment, and I only say this because I like you, please use a respirator or mask when cutting the concrete blocks. This is not a plug for Amazon but for $15.45 : 3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6300, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Paint, Cleaning, Grinding, Sawing, Sanding, Welding, Large , The HOA is so strict where I live that I am planning on building the Koi Pond without their knowledge. Luckily I have an Azelia hedge I can hide behind during and after the build. 😁😎
Not at all, just shop around for reclaimed stone. This size you’re looking at 200-250. But at end of day, if you ever decide to reset or build the pond you could even resell it
I’m using the exact same stones as I’ve used them for a fire pit area that I’m building my pond next to. Now I’m considering using adhesive even though those blocks may be ok without. Next I’m using a bottom drain . These are much better for a Koi pond. The line then goes to a Danner pump which is at the ground level and will pump to my homemade filter and spill into my waterfall. I don’t like the LED light spillway. I used one in my large waterfall into my pool. It’s a waste of time and money. All you see is a strip of colored light. Better solution and cheaper is color changing waterproof single lamps placed in different areas. They can actually be placed under water on rocks and give you awesome effects. As to the filter the one you used is WAY to expensive. I’ve built ones using a plastic tote. A bulkhead fitting ( cheap) at the bottom . Also instal a drain to drain the accumulated muck. Bottom layer is coarse filter sponge over some small lava rocks. This traps the heavy waste and easy to flush out. Next a row of poly fill batting from Walmart.( again cheap) now you can use a charcoal impregnated pad over it too to polish the water even more. Then top off with your bio balls. I like them in bags for easy removal when replacing batting. This WORKS! And cheaply. No need for expensive UV light if done right. Nature will do its job in a few cycles and you will need little to maintain. Put in benificial bacteria to get it started and add when needed . It goes without saying put plenty of rocks for bacteria to grow on. Live water plants as well. You obviously have grown nice Koi. I do question you putting them right into your fresh water new pond. I’m guessing you don’t have city water with chlorine as that would kill them FAST. if your in a hurry you can use detoxifier. Also water temps must be the same from where they were in holding. I don’t mean to criticize your video but think it’s important info for new pond builders. Nothing more frustrating then spending a lot of time and money only to be disappointed in the end. I learned much the hard way on my in the ground pond until I got proper information. It’s a bit more work than it may seem to make the perfect pond. You really don’t need to do much to maintain if done properly. There is a lot of conflicting information out there. Research several places and use your own logic. Take advise from ppl who like me learned the hard way. My pond is great, little to do but feed and enjoy my very happy Koi. Thank you.
No. The weight of the block is heavy enough although the front wall is benched back one row for support. I hope to create a supplement video this weekend.
No mortar. It hasn’t budged since I built it. You just need to bench the retaining wall blocks 1-2 layers high behind the wall to give more support at the bottom. I describe it in the supplement video. And you can’t go any higher than what I have it.
So you didn't cement the blocks in? What stops the water pressure from pushing the blocks out? How would a build like this do in the north east, with weather that freezes?
No they are not mortared. See my how to build a above ground pond supplement video in my koi and pond playlist. The blocks are benched back on the bottom two rows. Then the weight holds them in.
They hold their own wait but you can go any higher than what I have. I did bench back the bottom two rows with additional blocks. See my supplement video under the pond playlist
Good question. I have two 150gal and two 100gal Rubbermaid stock tanks. I pump old water back in but mix with new well water. These are mostly hardy goldfish in this pond so I wasn’t concerned losing any. All the fish survived.
Did you dry stack those stones? No adhesive? No mortar? Wow! I'm doing a similar project with retaining wall blocks mortared together and instead of a liner I'm creating an interior made of waterproofed concrete (like a swimming pool). Aren't you concerned about water pressure bursting your wall?
None. But what I didn’t show is the front row is two rows deep 2-3 rows high behind the front layer to prevent the wall from buckling out. I may do another video to show everyone.
No I did not use mortar. The blocks are heavy and don’t move. I don’t use mortar in the event I want to remove the pond some day I can easily remove the blocks and sell them.
Yes no mortar. These are the larger retaining wall blocks at lowes not the landscape ones. I do have the front wall benched back with a second row of blocks about 2 rows high that I forgot to include in the video to add support.
@@thestclairchannel3889 I see. I have three koi in an 8x8x3 with a few goldfish and I feel like I’m gonna have to build a bigger one this summer. Anyway yours looks nice. Best of luck!
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A great build my friend I really enjoyed the video.
Dude I love the idea I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate a clear plexy front I would love that
Thanks for posting some great content. I will be using some of the tips you presented when I build my pond. One constructive comment, and I only say this because I like you, please use a respirator or mask when cutting the concrete blocks. This is not a plug for Amazon but for $15.45 : 3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6300, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Paint, Cleaning, Grinding, Sawing, Sanding, Welding, Large , The HOA is so strict where I live that I am planning on building the Koi Pond without their knowledge. Luckily I have an Azelia hedge I can hide behind during and after the build. 😁😎
Agreed
Very beautiful ❤
Nice little pond but that would cost a small fortune in the UK. Maybe home Depot could jump across the pond (pun intended)😅
Not at all, just shop around for reclaimed stone. This size you’re looking at 200-250. But at end of day, if you ever decide to reset or build the pond you could even resell it
I’m using the exact same stones as I’ve used them for a fire pit area that I’m building my pond next to. Now I’m considering using adhesive even though those blocks may be ok without. Next I’m using a bottom drain . These are much better for a Koi pond. The line then goes to a Danner pump which is at the ground level and will pump to my homemade filter and spill into my waterfall. I don’t like the LED light spillway. I used one in my large waterfall into my pool. It’s a waste of time and money. All you see is a strip of colored light. Better solution and cheaper is color changing waterproof single lamps placed in different areas. They can actually be placed under water on rocks and give you awesome effects. As to the filter the one you used is WAY to expensive. I’ve built ones using a plastic tote. A bulkhead fitting ( cheap) at the bottom . Also instal a drain to drain the accumulated muck. Bottom layer is coarse filter sponge over some small lava rocks. This traps the heavy waste and easy to flush out. Next a row of poly fill batting from Walmart.( again cheap) now you can use a charcoal impregnated pad over it too to polish the water even more. Then top off with your bio balls. I like them in bags for easy removal when replacing batting. This WORKS! And cheaply. No need for expensive UV light if done right. Nature will do its job in a few cycles and you will need little to maintain. Put in benificial bacteria to get it started and add when needed . It goes without saying put plenty of rocks for bacteria to grow on. Live water plants as well. You obviously have grown nice Koi. I do question you putting them right into your fresh water new pond. I’m guessing you don’t have city water with chlorine as that would kill them FAST. if your in a hurry you can use detoxifier. Also water temps must be the same from where they were in holding. I don’t mean to criticize your video but think it’s important info for new pond builders. Nothing more frustrating then spending a lot of time and money only to be disappointed in the end. I learned much the hard way on my in the ground pond until I got proper information. It’s a bit more work than it may seem to make the perfect pond. You really don’t need to do much to maintain if done properly. There is a lot of conflicting information out there. Research several places and use your own logic. Take advise from ppl who like me learned the hard way. My pond is great, little to do but feed and enjoy my very happy Koi. Thank you.
Nice pond. The blocks are just placed on each other not cemented to keep walls from collapsing
Nice
Looks amazing, how do you keep the blocks together?
I just created another video for you to explain, thanks
Did you use landscape adhesive to secure the capstones to the liner? Or was enough to just lay them on top?
No. The weight of the block is heavy enough although the front wall is benched back one row for support. I hope to create a supplement video this weekend.
new video just posted to explain thanks
They are just stacked on each other. No mortar. They are heavy enough they will not fall over. I wouldn’t go any higher than 7 levels though.
You remember west size block from lowes?
@@ThatTugistheDrug please rephrase your question
No mortar. It hasn’t budged since I built it. You just need to bench the retaining wall blocks 1-2 layers high behind the wall to give more support at the bottom. I describe it in the supplement video. And you can’t go any higher than what I have it.
So you didn't cement the blocks in? What stops the water pressure from pushing the blocks out? How would a build like this do in the north east, with weather that freezes?
No they are not mortared. See my how to build a above ground pond supplement video in my koi and pond playlist. The blocks are benched back on the bottom two rows. Then the weight holds them in.
Did you glue the blocks together or did there own weight hold it all together with water in it?
They hold their own wait but you can go any higher than what I have. I did bench back the bottom two rows with additional blocks. See my supplement video under the pond playlist
Did you not cycle the pond before fully stocking?
Good question. I have two 150gal and two 100gal Rubbermaid stock tanks. I pump old water back in but mix with new well water. These are mostly hardy goldfish in this pond so I wasn’t concerned losing any. All the fish survived.
Did you dry stack those stones? No adhesive? No mortar? Wow! I'm doing a similar project with retaining wall blocks mortared together and instead of a liner I'm creating an interior made of waterproofed concrete (like a swimming pool). Aren't you concerned about water pressure bursting your wall?
I was interested in knowing the same thing, there's no way they're dry stacked
I’m trying to make a pond in my side yard. For the retaining wall, what kinda glue or adhesive did you use to keep them from falling?
None. But what I didn’t show is the front row is two rows deep 2-3 rows high behind the front layer to prevent the wall from buckling out. I may do another video to show everyone.
new video just posted to explain, thanks
Did you cement / glue the stones together?
No but I benched the bottom two rows 1-2 blocks deep toward the inner side of the pond to mitigate force from the water pushing the blocks outward.
Did you morter the concrete blocks or do they just stay put
No mortar. They are sturdy. Can’t go any higher though. And I do have the bottom row two blocks deep to lessen the water force pushing out.
@@thestclairchannel3889if I add mortar than I can make it higher right
Surprised to see you didn't use adhesive between each block. Do you have confident for long run?
Your other video answers my question. Thank you
IS THERE no cement on the frame??? 0o
No I did not use mortar. The blocks are heavy and don’t move. I don’t use mortar in the event I want to remove the pond some day I can easily remove the blocks and sell them.
How many stones did it taken?
250
No offense intended, but next time you do a "how to build" include a little more of the build portion. Liked the final look.
I see comments about the integrity of the stones vs the water. Everything's been OK? I would lose sleep 😆
It’s still standing. You can verify in my Laguna filter review posted last week.
That's so crowded
No mortar just stacking rocks you gotta be kidding me! and that's holding? wow
Yes no mortar. These are the larger retaining wall blocks at lowes not the landscape ones. I do have the front wall benched back with a second row of blocks about 2 rows high that I forgot to include in the video to add support.
new video just posted to explain, thanks
Nicely done And awesome pond. Correct me if I misted but what are the specs how many gallons is this pond.
@@salsimmons2563 900gallons
Dude! Wear a dust mask for crying' out loud!
Too many fish. They get big.
I gave all the goldfish away and sold the big fish shorty after this video. I mainly use this for quarantine now.
@@thestclairchannel3889 I see. I have three koi in an 8x8x3 with a few goldfish and I feel like I’m gonna have to build a bigger one this summer. Anyway yours looks nice. Best of luck!
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