I know most of my subscribers have seen this project already, but for new people welcome to my channel, here's a project I did earlier this year. Hope you enjoy!
I didn't realize how long this video was when I started it, about halfway through I realized and I couldn't turn away. I've never been particulary interested koi or fish ponds, but this was so captivating and interesting seeing every detail that went into this build. Especially seeing your live reactions and the thoughts you had throughout the build as different things were taking place. Well done mate!
Never thought i would finish Watching an Hour Long Koi Pond Build since i already saw a lot on the Internet, but your Obvious Passion kept me Enjoying the Whole Video. I can definitely say that YOU REALLY LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. Congrats to your Dream Pond 😊💕
i was doing my chores while watching but i indeed watched entire video merely because 1. there wasn't too much high bpm music. the music was soft just like koi fishes xD 2. brother you have a soothing voice carl.
Yeah i rarely watch a video over 15 min but in this i did not saw its an hour long and noticed why video's not done yet and was already 25 min into it. Nice job very interesting story that was 🐟
With your Dad being a garden designer, maybe you could interview him on how he decided what plants would go into your garden, maybe at like a 3 month update?
@@fishwithcarl I would love to know what some of the plants are as well, there are some really cool ones in there. I'm a little surprised there aren't any plants in the pond for shade or hiding places, but I don't know a lot about koi, maybe that's not usually part of a koi pond.
This was so wholesome. I’m not really interested in fish in general but I couldn’t stop watching this video. It’s amazing and congratulations to having your dream pond.
That would actually be cool if you think about it. Hopefully, he sees this recommendation, and hopefully, the squirrels don't botch the livestream running around the place lol
I wonder if it would work putting a half submerged 360° camera in the middle for a livestream so one could look down and around at the carp, and up and around for squirrels, birds, and humans peaking over the wall…..
Honestly did not expect that I would sit through the whole hour but I loved seeing this process! Now I'm inclined to start planning one of these too! Great production mate!
Carl the biggest inspiration to us all. Started from the bottom and now look where he is.. watched you guys since you where little kids when I was just a kid. I’m now 21 and still watch you. You deserve it more than anyone you’ve worked and work so hard for this. Thanks for all the good memories watching you’re videos when I was younger. A true inspiration. ❤
Carl not just the pond but you have come a long way I’m really happy to see how much you’ve improved with everything and the pond looks brilliant thanks for all the effort from us all
I remember the first time I went to a koi shop. They had soooo many gorgeous fish, and I absolutely loved going there. But the ones that really stole my heart, and made it to where even now, 15 years later, I have been unable to give up on hoping and dreaming of one day having a koi pond of my own, was the most STUNNING, perfectly matched pair of Hi Utsuri butterfly koi. The bodies, not including their extra long fins, were at least 1 ft long, the black was jet, the orange was almost more red than orange, and the colours were practically a perfect 50/50 split in alternating nice sized splotches. I saw many gorgeous fish that day, but heavens, if I ever do get my own land so that I can have a pond once again, I won't be resting til I too have a gorgeous pair of them. I haven't finished the video, and I'll have to watch more of yours, but if you don't have at least 1 Hi Utsuri, I recommend thinking about it, whether you go standard or butterfly. There's just something mesmerizing about them
So cool! My dad and I built a pond in my parents back yard. It is 4 feet deep, 5 feet wide, and 8 feet long. Hand dug it all! Built a waterfall going into it as well. Have some beautiful koi in there 😍
I love the single color fish too! I feel to busy with colors and patterns takes away from the majesty of the animal! The blue one is definitely my favorite! I’m gonna suggest Luna as it’s name since it’s kinda Greyson like the moon.
27:07 I’m only this far in. The way you did this video is so captivating. Everytime I think it’s coming to a slow less interesting part, the screen does a transition and you come back in with more information about everything and do such a great job of explaining that I’m stuck and don’t wanna click off haha great work
What a beautiful space you've created. It looks gorgeous next to your nextdoor neighbor's stone patio in the aerial views too. I'm glad you got the steel colored one! It actually looked quite striking in the dealer tank among all the orange and gold. I've never seen a koi like that.
Well, just over an hour ago, I had no clue about koi or ponds, but I've been absolutely glued to this, second by second. Similaryly, a year ago i had no idea about gardening and right now, im sitting surrounded by beautiful plants, flowers and fairy lights, learning about ponds. My garden is my refuge, a bit like your fish are for you.
Wow, an hour video that's actually edited all the way. The amount of dedication for this one video is insane, it deserves so much more love than it has, you deserve so much more❤️
This is honestly amazing, love seeing just normal guys doing something that makes them happy. Its the simple things in life that do it, added bonus that the Mrs is on board. Would love an update every 3 months or so on the pond and the garden which your dad has done an awesome job on. Totally different scale but I have a 500L cichlid tank in my house and sit by it for hours at night, its my happy place in a mad house with 2 little girls haha.
Ah mate :) thanks so much - really appreciate that and happy you enjoyed the film. Yeah Dad did so good with the garden, been great seeing it mature. Having a hobby like this means a lot and have finally let myself have get fully into it has been amazing. Brings much needed calm and a lot of joy as it sounds like you get with your fish keeping - a 500L Cichlid tank sounds unbelievably awesome! For sure, would've loved to have filmed a bit more of the pond this year but things got a bit busy! will definitely have something out next Spring, and will try to do an autumn update next year also.
What a way to spend an hour! - amazing video and cinematography. I’ve been watching your content for years and you’ve never made a bad film yet. Thanks Carl!
The space looks like a wonderful sanctuary for you and your family!! I wonder if the fish get bored with no rocks, hides, vegetation, foliage, or hardscape?
@Max Mock Not sure sure about your logic there. Fish have personalities and can become bored, "depressed," extra agressive, and/or stressed from lack of stimulation. From the viewers perspective, also, don't you find aquariums with reefs or vegetation much more interesting to watch than the empty tanks in restaurants or fish stores? Do a quick Google search before posting untrue opinions.
@Max Mock They need hides and shade, lilies and other vegetation is highly recommended by koi keepers. That to me doesn't sound like they like bland environments. But it's your life and fish... I suppose if you're ok with them being bored, there's no arguing with stubbornness. Good luck 🤟
Everything turned out so beautiful. I love the wisteria. The cedar, I feel was a great choice. Everything has a great eye appeal. Great job to all involved.
Love the pond build and all the fish. I love all things shiny, so I absolutely love any gin rin koi, you can get some absolutely stunning gin rin chags that just sparkle. I do love the orange one with the black pinecone markings. I've been planning a pond build for a year or two, I'd love to fill it with one of each type of koi however I think I'd have to go down the route of growing from fry to afford the ones I want and then watch them grow. Think you should name one Bob ☺️
At like 3:15 you could see his breath and it looked like a dragons' fire breath! Very nice looking. Props to being out working in such cold weather too
I need to see more people like this, people who openly have this kind of passion for something, I mean it's really easy to see just how much you love all of this, the fish, the filtration system, the proses of building this entire thing, it's really heartwarming to see
Thanks to you and your brother I am now falling down the koi and bee keeping rabbit hole, found out about the local bee keeping society and planning my visit for the first honey harvest next year and also planning to grow some veggies in my kitchen because I don't have a garden or a balcony. You two are contagious with your fascination for your hobbies and new interests.
"When you've had enough you can just... switch em off" must be the most relatable sentence I've seen :'D love your videos, grats on the amazing pond! Any worry over predators for open pond? Also big gold/yellow could be "Sunny side up"
i really love all the colours of the fish you bought, and honestly i don’t think the grey one is boring at all! it looks like a silver fish among the gold ones. your guy’s whole garden design is truly beautiful, i can’t imagine how you guys decorated your home ✨ and a possible fish name for the grey one could be ‘lume’? it’s a short term for the luminous phosphorescent glowing solution applied on watch dials; but it also means light.
I just spent an hour watching this with my daughter. For some reason, it was a beautiful, magical hour. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey. We shared it together, with you. Precious for me. Thank you.
That was the most enjoyable 1 hr watch on you tube!!! Looks amazing! Your enthusiasm.... I love fish needs. I actually yelled out loud when u save Charlie!!! Yay Charlie!!! Congratulations. Would love to see updates!!
Love your pond , the design, the process, your passion , care, everything you've done to create your vision is phenomenal! Love your Koi they're gorgeous. and unique, thanks for sharing this it was inspiring.
Dude!! I'm so happy and super proud for you and this absolutely stunning build! You've come a hell of a long way since your original channel all that time ago. Absolutely loved watching this build and your perseverance with the project from start to finish. I can't wait to see the next level you go to with your channel. Probably THE most relaxing and best time I've spent on RUclips very recently. Congrats and kudos to you. Tight Lines my friend....Namaste.
@@fishwithcarl I've been a subscriber to your great channel ever since you and Alex went your separate ways from your dual channel. Even then I was a long time subscriber to both of yours original channel. I absolutely love the serenity of your (and Alex's) channel and the great content you put out there. Your efforts are greatly appreciated as you're a serenity zero point in my current maelstrom life. Keep doing what you do and being what your are and I'll always support all your efforts and content. Hopefully we can meet on the water one day. Tight Lines brutha.
I just saw a video of Just Alex transforming the yard into a farm, and suddenly, the next video is of his brother transformimg that same yard into a Koi pond xD what are the odds?!!! Love you guys, I'm so happy you're making your dreams come true, I'm pretty sure your dad is so proud of you two
Im so glad i stumbled upon this video tonight. I’ve had two bad falls in the last three days, and so it was nice to watch someone be so excited about fish! I love fish (as friends, i dont eat them), and every time you got excited about one i also got excited!
Very well done 👏 I love the plants, especially the wisteria. I'm a new sub, so this is the 1st video I've seen. Can't wait to see what names you picked for the other 3 fish. Congrats on finishing your koi pond. Thank you for bringing us along.
Before this video, I didn’t even know there was a koi community, and yet somehow you kept me fully entertained for a whole hour! This was a very well done project, a very well done video, and I’m very glad I spent my hour watching this! Thanks man!
Awesome, massive thanks for sharing, that was fascinating to watch Sir:) The way the Fish being prepared for transportation, being placed in the blue holding bowls they were not thrashing about but quite relaxed, almost as though they knew no harm was coming to them ! Big thanks again and enjoy the fruits of all your hard work and effort mate :) Well done:)
I want to be honest with you I haven't sat through a video in a long time I sat through this whole thing I actually cried a couple times because I thought your excitement and your the love for these fish but I like how at the very end you said that you secretly are learning to love gardening that happened to me in my thirties it changed my life I never knew how wonderful it was to watch it grow and it changed and it was beautiful so thank you so much for sharing this video and your relationship with all the people in your life and your dad and your lady there I like her name when I wish you guys nothing but great happiness
Hi! Really enjoyed watching your entire process. Thought you were pretty patient w your various leak setbacks. Gorgeous kois! Q. If plants are problematic, how about some clear tunnels...like a small obstacles course to give these intelligent creatures something to do? Maybe some big rocks too. Later, add a waterfall feature. Add a small sunsail tarp on one area if they need some shade. Q.Do you ever play classical music for them? Enjoy your cool backyard!🙂👏
You did a fantastic job on this whole video. I looked at the length of it and assumed I would be skipping ahead. But it was super interesting and very well done. It sped by. Thanks for all the effort in recoding and editing this. I can only imagine how long it took. Also - the single-colored fish look great. That was a surprise. Haha! Thanks for the great entertainment.
This was so fun to watch. Thank you for sharing it with us, it was so interesting to learn not only about the pond build, but the beautiful koi! Also the Pool Specialists seemed really nice.
Love from India (Kerala)❤️ watching for the first time and made me great fan of you 😍. The dreams that can't be fulfilled by us can be seen here. Great work brother.
I can't believe I watched the whole thing!!! I was really enjoyable seeing this process, and your love for the fish came through so clearly I didn't even think of changing the video! Absolutely LOVED this! I DO have a question though!! What happened to Charlie's eggs? Did you dispose of them, and if so why? Would really love to know your process!
I would want all of the kinds of koi!! The large, single coloured ones are so sweet and calm, but I also love the patterns of the smaller ones and a variety of sizes does a good job of filling out the pond
Well done to you and the builders for doing a awesome job great choice in picking your koi very nice man and your dad done a great job planting out very tropical 👍
While procrastinating two projects, I think I made a good decision to watch an hour+ video because as a person who also loves sea and related creatures, there is something very inspiring about this video. Thanks! (Also it’s late but the steel and orange fish in the bucket made me think of yin and yang so there’s a name idea…)
I’m sure 8yo you would be blown away. Great to see you socialising around the pond & enjoying it for what it’s for. 👍 I have learned alot from this vid about ponds gardening & life. 🙏thank you 👍👍👍👍👍
Great video. You’re backyard looks completely sick! It’s amazing the transformation. Do you think you could share the building plans and blueprints that you used to build the pond itself and the filter house ?
Don't know how I ended up here, but I want you to know that I watched your entire video and loved it. That Koi Pond looks amazing and your fish look very happy and healthy.
This is really amazing and everything comes together so well. I always dreamed of having an outdoor pond except with fancy goldfish but it gets way too cold for that where I live. It would have been great if you brought all the people who helped you build this over for a party.
This is an excellent build! Beautiful and well made! My two cents for the bog filter is to use lava rock of varying sizes. Nitrosomonas and nitrospiria will have something like 100x more surface area to latch on to and multiply than on river rock. I use that and LECA in my aquaponics gardens and my fish tank has been ammonia and nitrite free!
Hey carl, just wandering how much the fish were in total and can you put a price next to each type of koi. Especially the last one which was the biggest and Charlie.
I’m only 18 but once I get my own house and I’m situated, i can’t wait to build my very own koi pond. I just love the look of the fish and everything about them brings me happiness…. Good video!!
There should be a waterproof membrane before the concrete slab. In addition, since the concrete block wall is a retaining wall, there should be L bars connecting the foundation and the blocks and reinforced bars horizontally and vertically to keep the wall steady.
One of the most impressing and beautiful videos i watched on youtube. nice you have such a joy with your dream from your childhood. and thank you for letting us be a part of this. i never had anything to do wish fishes but that was so great! Thanks a lot from germany
Great job on the koi pond! I always thought that single colored koi looked the best. Glad to see that someone else thinks that way too! Beautiful fish!!
That was so much work... As a lazy fish lover I prefer to spot trouts in their rivers. ^^ For some reason I also like plain color fish. It's just soothing.
This was such a joy to watch. I really enjoyed the entire process of it all, and to see how much love and dedication you put into this project was such a pleasure.
The fish are beautiful, I like the 1 & 2 colored fish over all. But throw in just a couple of the multiple colored fish to mix it up a little. BEAUTIFUL JOB, your yard looks AMAZING
I love that you can see them from your office window, I keep my reptiles in my line of sight too, to observe, make sure they’re doing well and when they want to come out of their enclosures and free roam, explore. How the heck do you grow tropical plants outside in the UK? We’ve got 40 degree summers but the winters would kill anything, I have to pull them all inside
WOW so happy this was in my recommended videos! I really enjoyed everything about it and you have a great sense of storytelling and an amazing eye for beautiful shots - and fish! I especially enjoyed the aerial views and everything landscape related since I am currently studying to become a landscape architect.
That fact that you threw a party while being introverted shows that completing a childhood dream really meant a lot to you and that's nice to see
♥♥♥ Thanks Daniel! It did :)
If he's introverted, I am a hermit. Help! Lol.
@@lorrainemarshall8624 funny.
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Plus, maybe one of his rich friends will pitch in and throw a few€€€£££ his way...after seeing the wonderful job he did!
I know most of my subscribers have seen this project already, but for new people welcome to my channel, here's a project I did earlier this year. Hope you enjoy!
Love your vids
Yes, however they have different needs! So I decided against it to keep things simple :)
Cheers Billy, glad you like them!
I've followed you for years man, still watching it and you can't stop me! 😅
Ps. May I ask, how much did Charlie cost???
Get the red one! That is my favorite koi ever and I can never afford one so I must live thru you! New sub from Michigan!
I didn't realize how long this video was when I started it, about halfway through I realized and I couldn't turn away. I've never been particulary interested koi or fish ponds, but this was so captivating and interesting seeing every detail that went into this build. Especially seeing your live reactions and the thoughts you had throughout the build as different things were taking place. Well done mate!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Henny!
2x is the way to go 😅😅😅
Never thought i would finish Watching an Hour Long Koi Pond Build since i already saw a lot on the Internet, but your Obvious Passion kept me Enjoying the Whole Video. I can definitely say that YOU REALLY LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. Congrats to your Dream Pond 😊💕
Thank you so much!! :)
i was doing my chores while watching but i indeed watched entire video merely because
1. there wasn't too much high bpm music. the music was soft just like koi fishes xD
2. brother you have a soothing voice carl.
I was already at the half point and I didn't even realize how long this video was until you said it was an hour long.
Yeah i rarely watch a video over 15 min but in this i did not saw its an hour long and noticed why video's not done yet and was already 25 min into it. Nice job very interesting story that was 🐟
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With your Dad being a garden designer, maybe you could interview him on how he decided what plants would go into your garden, maybe at like a 3 month update?
Nice idea!
Purple o😊
@@fishwithcarl I would love to know what some of the plants are as well, there are some really cool ones in there. I'm a little surprised there aren't any plants in the pond for shade or hiding places, but I don't know a lot about koi, maybe that's not usually part of a koi pond.
This was so wholesome. I’m not really interested in fish in general but I couldn’t stop watching this video. It’s amazing and congratulations to having your dream pond.
Happy you enjoyed it! 😊 Thank you!
@@fishwithcarl how much did it cost?
Around 40k all in, inc fish
Would you ever consider running a livestream of your pond? Your koi are so beautiful and I bet they'd make a great stress relief video for people.
Thanks, I need a 5 hour video of the pond now
That would actually be cool if you think about it. Hopefully, he sees this recommendation, and hopefully, the squirrels don't botch the livestream running around the place lol
@@jessealvarez4522 hey squirrels are fun to watch too haha :p
I wonder if it would work putting a half submerged 360° camera in the middle for a livestream so one could look down and around at the carp, and up and around for squirrels, birds, and humans peaking over the wall…..
Great idea!!!
I'm going through alot right now, and you have no idea how calm and zen watching this for an hour was. Thank you.
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Honestly did not expect that I would sit through the whole hour but I loved seeing this process! Now I'm inclined to start planning one of these too! Great production mate!
Carl the biggest inspiration to us all. Started from the bottom and now look where he is.. watched you guys since you where little kids when I was just a kid. I’m now 21 and still watch you. You deserve it more than anyone you’ve worked and work so hard for this.
Thanks for all the good memories watching you’re videos when I was younger. A true inspiration. ❤
Ah wow, thank you, really appreciate that.
Carl not just the pond but you have come a long way I’m really happy to see how much you’ve improved with everything and the pond looks brilliant thanks for all the effort from us all
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it.
I remember the first time I went to a koi shop. They had soooo many gorgeous fish, and I absolutely loved going there. But the ones that really stole my heart, and made it to where even now, 15 years later, I have been unable to give up on hoping and dreaming of one day having a koi pond of my own, was the most STUNNING, perfectly matched pair of Hi Utsuri butterfly koi. The bodies, not including their extra long fins, were at least 1 ft long, the black was jet, the orange was almost more red than orange, and the colours were practically a perfect 50/50 split in alternating nice sized splotches. I saw many gorgeous fish that day, but heavens, if I ever do get my own land so that I can have a pond once again, I won't be resting til I too have a gorgeous pair of them. I haven't finished the video, and I'll have to watch more of yours, but if you don't have at least 1 Hi Utsuri, I recommend thinking about it, whether you go standard or butterfly. There's just something mesmerizing about them
So cool! My dad and I built a pond in my parents back yard. It is 4 feet deep, 5 feet wide, and 8 feet long. Hand dug it all! Built a waterfall going into it as well. Have some beautiful koi in there 😍
Sounds great! :)
I want to see it...
You got viewing panels too?
I love the single color fish too! I feel to busy with colors and patterns takes away from the majesty of the animal! The blue one is definitely my favorite! I’m gonna suggest Luna as it’s name since it’s kinda Greyson like the moon.
27:07 I’m only this far in. The way you did this video is so captivating. Everytime I think it’s coming to a slow less interesting part, the screen does a transition and you come back in with more information about everything and do such a great job of explaining that I’m stuck and don’t wanna click off haha great work
Haha, yay, happy you enjoyed it! Thank you :)
What a beautiful space you've created. It looks gorgeous next to your nextdoor neighbor's stone patio in the aerial views too.
I'm glad you got the steel colored one! It actually looked quite striking in the dealer tank among all the orange and gold. I've never seen a koi like that.
Thank you! Really happy with it! Yes love how the grey brings out the colours of the other fish :)
Mate, the pond, the fish, the garden, the pizza oven, nailed it💯
Ah that's kind, thank you Alan :)
Well, just over an hour ago, I had no clue about koi or ponds, but I've been absolutely glued to this, second by second. Similaryly, a year ago i had no idea about gardening and right now, im sitting surrounded by beautiful plants, flowers and fairy lights, learning about ponds. My garden is my refuge, a bit like your fish are for you.
Commented when I saw it before……..still brilliant!! Whole project and how it unfolds was captivating. Well done again and thanks for sharing!!
Ah thank you Jon! Happy you enjoyed it :)
Wow, an hour video that's actually edited all the way. The amount of dedication for this one video is insane, it deserves so much more love than it has, you deserve so much more❤️
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate that :) Thanks so much
This is honestly amazing, love seeing just normal guys doing something that makes them happy. Its the simple things in life that do it, added bonus that the Mrs is on board. Would love an update every 3 months or so on the pond and the garden which your dad has done an awesome job on. Totally different scale but I have a 500L cichlid tank in my house and sit by it for hours at night, its my happy place in a mad house with 2 little girls haha.
Ah mate :) thanks so much - really appreciate that and happy you enjoyed the film. Yeah Dad did so good with the garden, been great seeing it mature. Having a hobby like this means a lot and have finally let myself have get fully into it has been amazing. Brings much needed calm and a lot of joy as it sounds like you get with your fish keeping - a 500L Cichlid tank sounds unbelievably awesome! For sure, would've loved to have filmed a bit more of the pond this year but things got a bit busy! will definitely have something out next Spring, and will try to do an autumn update next year also.
What a way to spend an hour! - amazing video and cinematography. I’ve been watching your content for years and you’ve never made a bad film yet. Thanks Carl!
😊 Cheers Mick, that's kind. Happy you enjoyed it!
Couldn't agree more with this comment!
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The space looks like a wonderful sanctuary for you and your family!! I wonder if the fish get bored with no rocks, hides, vegetation, foliage, or hardscape?
I agree, I would definitely put some plants in there for them.
yeah my thoughts... it's so empty :( these fish are very pretty but it doesn't make them decor...
For reaaal. They definitely do.
@Max Mock Not sure sure about your logic there. Fish have personalities and can become bored, "depressed," extra agressive, and/or stressed from lack of stimulation. From the viewers perspective, also, don't you find aquariums with reefs or vegetation much more interesting to watch than the empty tanks in restaurants or fish stores? Do a quick Google search before posting untrue opinions.
@Max Mock They need hides and shade, lilies and other vegetation is highly recommended by koi keepers. That to me doesn't sound like they like bland environments. But it's your life and fish... I suppose if you're ok with them being bored, there's no arguing with stubbornness. Good luck 🤟
Everything turned out so beautiful. I love the wisteria. The cedar, I feel was a great choice. Everything has a great eye appeal. Great job to all involved.
Thanks so much Kelly!
Love the pond build and all the fish. I love all things shiny, so I absolutely love any gin rin koi, you can get some absolutely stunning gin rin chags that just sparkle. I do love the orange one with the black pinecone markings. I've been planning a pond build for a year or two, I'd love to fill it with one of each type of koi however I think I'd have to go down the route of growing from fry to afford the ones I want and then watch them grow.
Think you should name one Bob ☺️
Congratulations on your dream pond. The entire garden renovation was spectacular.
Thank you! :)
At like 3:15 you could see his breath and it looked like a dragons' fire breath! Very nice looking. Props to being out working in such cold weather too
I need to see more people like this, people who openly have this kind of passion for something, I mean it's really easy to see just how much you love all of this, the fish, the filtration system, the proses of building this entire thing, it's really heartwarming to see
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I would buy a lot of those little ones
And try to grow them myself.
It's amazing to see them grow in front of you.
Thanks to you and your brother I am now falling down the koi and bee keeping rabbit hole, found out about the local bee keeping society and planning my visit for the first honey harvest next year and also planning to grow some veggies in my kitchen because I don't have a garden or a balcony. You two are contagious with your fascination for your hobbies and new interests.
Your excitement and joy radiates, and you’ve made me just as happy by sharing it. Thank you, and I’m so happy for you :)
Wow, thank you :)
"When you've had enough you can just... switch em off" must be the most relatable sentence I've seen :'D love your videos, grats on the amazing pond! Any worry over predators for open pond? Also big gold/yellow could be "Sunny side up"
Haha, Yes Sunny is a good name!!
Iv'e watched matt for ages and i can say that any pond glassed by him will never leak before it turns 20 years or more he is an master at his work !
Was super impressed with his work :)
Thank you for sharing your journey. I love every minute of it and enjoy your koi pond.
Iam 14yrs and one of my biggest dreams is to have a koi pond like yours..!! Hopefully i would have one when i grow.. 😄
i really love all the colours of the fish you bought, and honestly i don’t think the grey one is boring at all! it looks like a silver fish among the gold ones. your guy’s whole garden design is truly beautiful, i can’t imagine how you guys decorated your home ✨
and a possible fish name for the grey one could be ‘lume’? it’s a short term for the luminous phosphorescent glowing solution applied on watch dials; but it also means light.
Glad you enjoyed the fish colours too! That's an interesting name :)
Fantastic video, Carl! Thank you for sharing your adventure and journey with us!
Cheers, you're welcome. Happy you enjoyed it :)
I just spent an hour watching this with my daughter. For some reason, it was a beautiful, magical hour. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey. We shared it together, with you. Precious for me. Thank you.
Wow, that's so special to hear, you're welcome :) So glad.
Loved it! The process was fascinating. Congratulations on the gorgeous koi pond and surroundings!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you :)
Love your steel grey Koi: pure understated elegance. Congratulations on your achievement.
That was the most enjoyable 1 hr watch on you tube!!! Looks amazing! Your enthusiasm.... I love fish needs. I actually yelled out loud when u save Charlie!!! Yay Charlie!!! Congratulations. Would love to see updates!!
Love your pond , the design, the process, your passion , care, everything you've done to create your vision is phenomenal! Love your Koi they're gorgeous. and unique, thanks for sharing this it was inspiring.
Ahh happy you enjoyed it ♥ Thanks so much :)
@@fishwithcarl Thank You and Happy Holiday's!!
You're welcome :) hope you had a good one!
Dude!! I'm so happy and super proud for you and this absolutely stunning build! You've come a hell of a long way since your original channel all that time ago.
Absolutely loved watching this build and your perseverance with the project from start to finish. I can't wait to see the next level you go to with your channel.
Probably THE most relaxing and best time I've spent on RUclips very recently.
Congrats and kudos to you.
Tight Lines my friend....Namaste.
Ah wow ❤ Thank you so much!! Really appreciate the kind words :) Happy to hear you find the channel so relaxing. Tight lines!
@@fishwithcarl I've been a subscriber to your great channel ever since you and Alex went your separate ways from your dual channel. Even then I was a long time subscriber to both of yours original channel. I absolutely love the serenity of your (and Alex's) channel and the great content you put out there.
Your efforts are greatly appreciated as you're a serenity zero point in my current maelstrom life. Keep doing what you do and being what your are and I'll always support all your efforts and content.
Hopefully we can meet on the water one day.
Tight Lines brutha.
I just saw a video of Just Alex transforming the yard into a farm, and suddenly, the next video is of his brother transformimg that same yard into a Koi pond xD what are the odds?!!! Love you guys, I'm so happy you're making your dreams come true, I'm pretty sure your dad is so proud of you two
Hahah so weird! Yes he made that video a few years ago when he still lived here!
Thank you! So happy you enjoy the channels! ❤
Wow, you have one amazing pond, its great to see all the effort you put into this pond finally become worth it!
❤️ Thank you :)
I sure like your pond, but the yard and landscaping make it a beautiful piece of living art. Congrats!
Im so glad i stumbled upon this video tonight. I’ve had two bad falls in the last three days, and so it was nice to watch someone be so excited about fish! I love fish (as friends, i dont eat them), and every time you got excited about one i also got excited!
Very well done 👏 I love the plants, especially the wisteria. I'm a new sub, so this is the 1st video I've seen. Can't wait to see what names you picked for the other 3 fish. Congrats on finishing your koi pond. Thank you for bringing us along.
You're welcome ♥ Thanks Penny!
There is nothing like having a beautiful koi pond with beautiful fish in it ,so relaxing 👍🏻
I totally agree! :)
Before this video, I didn’t even know there was a koi community, and yet somehow you kept me fully entertained for a whole hour! This was a very well done project, a very well done video, and I’m very glad I spent my hour watching this! Thanks man!
Awesome, massive thanks for sharing, that was fascinating to watch Sir:)
The way the Fish being prepared for transportation, being placed in the blue holding bowls they were not thrashing about but quite relaxed, almost as though they knew no harm was coming to them !
Big thanks again and enjoy the fruits of all your hard work and effort mate :)
Well done:)
You're so welcome, thank you Robert! That's kind. Happy you enjoyed it :) Yes it's amazing how calm they are considering, they cope so well.
speechless… what an amazing build, you must be so happy with the results
So happy ❤️ Cheers Jordan!
I want to be honest with you I haven't sat through a video in a long time I sat through this whole thing I actually cried a couple times because I thought your excitement and your the love for these fish but I like how at the very end you said that you secretly are learning to love gardening that happened to me in my thirties it changed my life I never knew how wonderful it was to watch it grow and it changed and it was beautiful so thank you so much for sharing this video and your relationship with all the people in your life and your dad and your lady there I like her name when I wish you guys nothing but great happiness
Hi! Really enjoyed watching your entire process. Thought you were pretty patient w your various leak setbacks. Gorgeous kois! Q. If plants are problematic, how about some clear tunnels...like a small obstacles course to give these intelligent creatures something to do? Maybe some big rocks too. Later, add a waterfall feature. Add a small sunsail tarp on one area if they need some shade. Q.Do you ever play classical music for them? Enjoy your cool backyard!🙂👏
You did a fantastic job on this whole video. I looked at the length of it and assumed I would be skipping ahead. But it was super interesting and very well done. It sped by. Thanks for all the effort in recoding and editing this. I can only imagine how long it took. Also - the single-colored fish look great. That was a surprise. Haha! Thanks for the great entertainment.
Ahh thanks so much :) that's kind. Glad you enjoyed it!
This was so fun to watch. Thank you for sharing it with us, it was so interesting to learn not only about the pond build, but the beautiful koi! Also the Pool Specialists seemed really nice.
Love from India (Kerala)❤️ watching for the first time and made me great fan of you 😍. The dreams that can't be fulfilled by us can be seen here. Great work brother.
Hello! Thank you :)
The backyard is just as beautiful as the pond is! And the pond is exquisite!!! Congratulations on fulfilling your dream! ☺️
Thank you :)
The shot at 45:55 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 that tree by your house with the lavender bundles of flowers. Dude this is sick
I can't believe I watched the whole thing!!! I was really enjoyable seeing this process, and your love for the fish came through so clearly I didn't even think of changing the video! Absolutely LOVED this! I DO have a question though!! What happened to Charlie's eggs? Did you dispose of them, and if so why? Would really love to know your process!
Ah that's so cool to hear, thank you :) glad you enjoyed it!! Yep, they weren't fertilised, so they went onto the garden.
Realising a dream like this must be overwhelmingly amazing. I’m so happy for you guys.
❤ Thank you! That's really kind :)
I would want all of the kinds of koi!! The large, single coloured ones are so sweet and calm, but I also love the patterns of the smaller ones and a variety of sizes does a good job of filling out the pond
Well done to you and the builders for doing a awesome job great choice in picking your koi very nice man and your dad done a great job planting out very tropical 👍
Thanks so much Paul ☺
While procrastinating two projects, I think I made a good decision to watch an hour+ video because as a person who also loves sea and related creatures, there is something very inspiring about this video. Thanks! (Also it’s late but the steel and orange fish in the bucket made me think of yin and yang so there’s a name idea…)
Thank you! You're welcome :) Glad you felt inspired!
I’m sure 8yo you would be blown away. Great to see you socialising around the pond & enjoying it for what it’s for. 👍
I have learned alot from this vid about ponds gardening & life. 🙏thank you 👍👍👍👍👍
Great video. You’re backyard looks completely sick! It’s amazing the transformation. Do you think you could share the building plans and blueprints that you used to build the pond itself and the filter house ?
Best cinematography cheers mate
Thank you, happy you enjoyed it :)
First time here, I'm truly enjoying it. My daughter and I visited a Koi garden, and it had the largest white Koi we had ever seen. It was amazing!
Lovely to hear that :) koi are beautiful creatures. Glad you're enjoying the channel!
Living the dream, amazing koi pond, love it! 😍
❤️ Thank you. Can't believe how it turned out.
@@fishwithcarl I love the koi having one solid colour as well, absolutely stunning fish 😍
Yesss! Glad you enjoy them too :)
What and awesome journey from beginning to end. I can’t wait to start my dream pond project once I get my own place.
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Don't know how I ended up here, but I want you to know that I watched your entire video and loved it. That Koi Pond looks amazing and your fish look very happy and healthy.
i really wanted a koi pond and what you built was insane.
Cheers Bradley, hope you to get to one day
Same, but I would want like Crappie and Bass or something
This is really amazing and everything comes together so well. I always dreamed of having an outdoor pond except with fancy goldfish but it gets way too cold for that where I live. It would have been great if you brought all the people who helped you build this over for a party.
What an achievement!! I’m so happy for you and the fish!!🤣
❤️ thank you so much :)
I love the orange red black koi fish
That koi variety is called a Matsuba. Incredible fish!
OMG I’m obsessed with aquatic animals and conservation!!! Your aerial view of the pond is 💯! Your outdoor pizza oven is 😋💦 🐢
ME too ♥️ Thanks so much!!
Love the pond, it’s so inspiring! Thank you for sharing hoping for more videos on your koi keeping journey!
You're so welcome :) Thank you! doing an update later this month.
This is an excellent build! Beautiful and well made!
My two cents for the bog filter is to use lava rock of varying sizes. Nitrosomonas and nitrospiria will have something like 100x more surface area to latch on to and multiply than on river rock.
I use that and LECA in my aquaponics gardens and my fish tank has been ammonia and nitrite free!
Hey carl, just wandering how much the fish were in total and can you put a price next to each type of koi. Especially the last one which was the biggest and Charlie.
Love your koi color choices. Not 1 that sticks out they all look great together. Backyard looks amazing. Are you going to breed any of them?
Cheers Michael! Appreciate it :) No plans to, maybe one day though!
Look forward to your next video
I’m only 18 but once I get my own house and I’m situated, i can’t wait to build my very own koi pond. I just love the look of the fish and everything about them brings me happiness…. Good video!!
This was amazing to watch! Will you be adding any plants to the koi pond?
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :) No, I've tried before, but the koi destroy them very quickly!
There should be a waterproof membrane before the concrete slab. In addition, since the concrete block wall is a retaining wall, there should be L bars connecting the foundation and the blocks and reinforced bars horizontally and vertically to keep the wall steady.
The silver koi is my favorite one! Sterling would be a beautiful name for him.
One of the most impressing and beautiful videos i watched on youtube. nice you have such a joy with your dream from your childhood. and thank you for letting us be a part of this. i never had anything to do wish fishes but that was so great! Thanks a lot from germany
Thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much :) Appreciate it!
Great job on the koi pond! I always thought that single colored koi looked the best. Glad to see that someone else thinks that way too! Beautiful fish!!
What a brilliant video ... thanks for bringing us along on this amazing adventure!
There is peace ✌ 😌 having a large pond in your backyard. Amazing 👏 🙀 😮 😲 😯 👏
That was so much work... As a lazy fish lover I prefer to spot trouts in their rivers. ^^ For some reason I also like plain color fish. It's just soothing.
A dream project! What a great harmonious garden.The selection of the fishes makes great sense of taste.
Thank you!
I'm so jealous and envious!!! This is amazingly beautiful!!! Fantastic job!!! 💙 🐟
What an absolutely stunning pond , now in process of building our pond that my wonderful husband is treating me for my 50th , can’t wait
Cheers Sharon!!! Ah that's awesome! Hope it's going well.
This was such a joy to watch. I really enjoyed the entire process of it all, and to see how much love and dedication you put into this project was such a pleasure.
Thank you :) ahh I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
The fish are beautiful, I like the 1 & 2 colored fish over all. But throw in just a couple of the multiple colored fish to mix it up a little.
BEAUTIFUL JOB, your yard looks AMAZING
Thank you! ♥️
The most interesting build video I have seen! I'm both a fish keeper and a hobby landscaper and I am blown away! Well done!!
I love that you can see them from your office window, I keep my reptiles in my line of sight too, to observe, make sure they’re doing well and when they want to come out of their enclosures and free roam, explore.
How the heck do you grow tropical plants outside in the UK? We’ve got 40 degree summers but the winters would kill anything, I have to pull them all inside
First time ever in my 25yrs of life I’ve watched a 1 hour video without pressing skip a single time till the end was definitely worth it.💯
Wow, amazing to hear that! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I must say ,I became very emotional nearing the end whilst placing the last kio into the pond. Good job.
Thanks Clayton :)
Congratulations and thank you for including me in this adventure.something to be so proud of.
WOW so happy this was in my recommended videos! I really enjoyed everything about it and you have a great sense of storytelling and an amazing eye for beautiful shots - and fish! I especially enjoyed the aerial views and everything landscape related since I am currently studying to become a landscape architect.
Thank you so much!! Really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it!