A Few Hours To Get A Bend In The Rod
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Start a Little Patio Grow ~diy~
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Embrace The Pond Plant Life
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Fancy Goldfish Under the Surface
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@dukey4771
@dukey4771 2 сағат бұрын
Haha he's pretty gentle tbf
@NelsonEasler
@NelsonEasler 17 сағат бұрын
VERY nice. If I ever get a chance, I plan on building a sleeper pond. Some things I would do(just because I'm me) that may be it's overkill. This is NOT to say anything he did was incorrect. I've never built one & would use his video as a guideline. The things listed below are from watching other KZbin videos of people building sleeper ponds. 1. Once drilling the pilot holes, go back with a little larger bit, & drill about 1/2 inch. That way the head of the screws will be countersunk. 2. I would put bolts/screws in 2nd & 3rd row to screw them to the row below to make them a little stronger. 3. Use rebar(maybe overkill but again, that's me) to stop any flexing of the walls when they are filled. This might not be an issue on smaller ponds but I think if you went over 12 ft.(3.65 meters), you "might" have some flex. Of course, by doing step 2, it could make rebar not necessary. a. Drill about halfway through first row. Make a straight line across the top of 1st row going through the middle of the hole as close as you can. Then make another straight line going down the inside wall so you can line up upper rows. You can drill all the way through the 2nd row & line up with hole in 1st row. Again, drill a slightly larger hole so when hammering the rebar in, it would allow for an small discrepancies. Repeat for the rows after the 2nd row. I would also put rebar in the corners. After all holes are drilled, get a vacuum & suck up any sawdust that might have settled in the bottom. NOTE: If using rebar, take a small dowel rod that will fit in the holes(MAKE sure you can pull it out) to see exactly how deep each hole is. If you have discrepancies between the depths of the hole, have the rebar cut a little shorter than the average depth of the holes. Example: Lets say you put 12 pieces of rebar in(3 per side). You measure & the depths range from 35 - 36 inches. Have the rebar cut 35 to 35.5 inches. After you've hammered it in as far as you can, take a small piece of rebar, tap it down farther. BTW, one video I was instead of rebar, the person used wooden rods about 2 inches thick instead of rebar. Using the wooden rods, you hammer it in as far as you can & the trim the excess flush with the top row. While using wooden rods, the person would file down the bottom to look like this - \_/ - that will be going in. He did this because when he was hammering one in without that, it caught(because the holes were off too much & he couldn't get it to go all the way in. Again, I really liked this video & was impressed by how well he explained everything & the final result.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 6 сағат бұрын
Yes I agree with everything you say. Every pond build you make choices. This build was a cheap as possible and only really built to get me through 5 years. If money is no option and you are going bigger or really want it to last a very long time I would take many of the measures mentioned. Best thing is watch as any builds as you can. Decide what you want and do your own thing.
@user-fe5eu4hk2b
@user-fe5eu4hk2b 20 сағат бұрын
Looks good what was ruff cost ?
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 Сағат бұрын
Around £500 over half that being the sleepers
@lindaholland6163
@lindaholland6163 Күн бұрын
What is the plant called with the pretty white flowers please
@villa1246
@villa1246 Күн бұрын
There pale blue flowers and it’s called forget me not x
@lindaholland6163
@lindaholland6163 Күн бұрын
@villa1246 sorry some looked white
@vickiandrews483
@vickiandrews483 Күн бұрын
That cat is so cute❤ it looks like mine
@raymondmichielini6021
@raymondmichielini6021 Күн бұрын
really nice looks great
@mohammadalrabiah5300
@mohammadalrabiah5300 2 күн бұрын
Awesome 👏🏼
@danielmerrell8926
@danielmerrell8926 2 күн бұрын
i know its a long shot but would love to visit sometime
@danielmerrell8926
@danielmerrell8926 3 күн бұрын
Never would of thought you could keep fancy goldfish like that outside that looks amazing
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 3 күн бұрын
Water is heated in winter. Have kept them outside without heating and they did fine.
@stevedowdeswell139
@stevedowdeswell139 5 күн бұрын
Screwing the pots to the side is great idea. Cheers.
@CyberFishing
@CyberFishing 6 күн бұрын
Good video mate 👏🏻🎣
@oscardean6351
@oscardean6351 8 күн бұрын
It’s a very simple build for someone lazy like me, but how much did it cost to build please mate? As I am on a budget 👍☹️
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 8 күн бұрын
I think I did a breakdown on one of other messages. Pond Build I think was around £500 biggest cost is the sleepers. Which was around £270.
@cassandrasmith5517
@cassandrasmith5517 8 күн бұрын
What an awesome pond build! Very simple design but great look! All of the plants and fish are thriving! Thanks for sharing ❤
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 7 күн бұрын
Thankyou for watching
@stephenm1030
@stephenm1030 9 күн бұрын
Nice lil sesh tbh wid ya mate any koi in there
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 9 күн бұрын
Don't think so mate. Small runs water. Bit crowded but if you just want a bend in the rod.
@stephenm1030
@stephenm1030 9 күн бұрын
@@alexisthisreal5488 that’s what’s it’s all about
@thisnthat4318
@thisnthat4318 8 күн бұрын
Looks like newlands
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 6 күн бұрын
@@thisnthat4318 you got a keen 👁
@sprre3899
@sprre3899 11 күн бұрын
Nice pond you have there. I helped me mate build a pond a few years ago. It’s was a nice pond but he had a nightmare with Herons taking his fish so now it’s permanently covered with net which doesn’t look great.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 11 күн бұрын
Luckily I haven't had many issues. It's not great when you have to use a net. Looks awful. But those herons are like the terminator they just keep coming.
@sprre3899
@sprre3899 11 күн бұрын
@@alexisthisreal5488 Yes your right, they never forget where a pond is. Mirrors don’t work and fake Herons and owls don’t work. It’s huge too lol.
@herjanfranco4634
@herjanfranco4634 12 күн бұрын
lovely ponds and fish 😊 Do you keep your fancy goldfish in that outdoor pond winter time?
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 11 күн бұрын
Yes the old pond was also outside. It is heated. I don't let the temp go below 12 degrees and they do fine.
@BeautifulEarthJa
@BeautifulEarthJa 12 күн бұрын
Pond is GORGEOUS However, if I built anything of this size with water in my yard, my kids would demand it be a pool
@gregmaxwell15
@gregmaxwell15 13 күн бұрын
Do you screw the pond plants so the pots sit in the water?
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 13 күн бұрын
Yes just 2 screws through plastic pot near top of pot straight into decking strip that sits on top of sleepers.
@dukey4771
@dukey4771 15 күн бұрын
Wonderful pond! I'm hoping to build one similar next summer. You've inspired me.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@l12ankushdas58
@l12ankushdas58 15 күн бұрын
Plants name pls
@l12ankushdas58
@l12ankushdas58 15 күн бұрын
Lovely ❤, tell me the names of plants used here
@megmills4798
@megmills4798 15 күн бұрын
The fish are so amazing and plant life inviting😊
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 13 күн бұрын
Thanks
@megmills4798
@megmills4798 15 күн бұрын
Love this pond
@brittalotte5246
@brittalotte5246 15 күн бұрын
Very sweet and heart warming 🥰
@HenryNorfolk-wc3xn
@HenryNorfolk-wc3xn 16 күн бұрын
Imagine if this was skye giving birth
@yoyoma-ib4hk
@yoyoma-ib4hk 16 күн бұрын
this is a nice build. I really enjoyed the video
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 16 күн бұрын
Thanks
@tonycross4451
@tonycross4451 18 күн бұрын
I'd of over lapped the joints like brick work to make it stronger
@user-xk8jr1rh7x
@user-xk8jr1rh7x 5 күн бұрын
Who asked
@tonycross4451
@tonycross4451 5 күн бұрын
@@user-xk8jr1rh7x no one who invited you to comment on my reply ?
@stubbsaquatics6080
@stubbsaquatics6080 18 күн бұрын
Love it, I have several ponds 😊
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 18 күн бұрын
I wish I had the room for more 😪
@seymourbutts9364
@seymourbutts9364 18 күн бұрын
Just in the process of putting a pond in was going to get 4-5 koi but after watching some of your vid's I must say I am being drawn towards goldfish.
@hsbagardenrailway
@hsbagardenrailway 18 күн бұрын
Wonderful pond and wonderful video!
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@maryglover8283
@maryglover8283 19 күн бұрын
Beautiful and I love your plants and fish!🩷
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 18 күн бұрын
Thankyou
@Earthstein
@Earthstein 19 күн бұрын
Healthy beautiful pond. It might be the type I build very soon. I wish the narration had been in English.
@megmills4798
@megmills4798 15 күн бұрын
Mine was narrated in english
@Earthstein
@Earthstein 15 күн бұрын
@@megmills4798 Yes it was. I was joking. I'm sorry.
@kittensarenaughty
@kittensarenaughty 19 күн бұрын
This is one of the best pond builds ever! Thank you for showing us The Way 😁
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@dukey4771
@dukey4771 20 күн бұрын
I love the pond. Do you put some kind of cover over it during winter to protect the plants and fish?
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 20 күн бұрын
most of the plants die back. i tend to keep it heated above 10 degrees so the canadian pondweed doesn't die. i don't cover it. I havn't had much trouble with herons though.
@tnk8662
@tnk8662 20 күн бұрын
Nice vid. Might make one like this next summer. Have you had any trouble with the sleepers on the ground starting to rot?
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 19 күн бұрын
Not yet but i do have clay like soil so the water does tend to sit on top of grass when it rains heavy in winter. May reduce life expectancy. I built both ponds by laying sleepers on sand. You should really do a concrete base for sleepers and sit them on top and try and have it slightly higher than soil level so they don't sit in water. I'm gonna be moving in a few years and gonna be taking them down so didn't want to have to dig a load of concrete up. Gonna rent place out and most people don't want 2 ponds in their garden, lol
@tnk8662
@tnk8662 19 күн бұрын
@@alexisthisreal5488 yeah there's two types of people in this world. Those who don't want a pond, and those who can't get enough ponds.
@aquahobby1982
@aquahobby1982 20 күн бұрын
Beautiful...... if possible can u plz share a cost breakdown of this pond ?? I think those sleepers r preety costly. Also how long does it took to cut them into proper size. I believe this is where most of the efforts r spent.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 20 күн бұрын
The sleepers were 200mm x 100mm x 2.4 m. At £22 each. Had to buy 12 of them. This was by far biggest expense. At around £270. I cut 6 at 1500mm and 6 at 1700mm as I did not overlap sleepers. It was hard work with a handsaw but cn be done. The 4 bits of decking on top only come to £32. Liner was a 4 x 4 m. It was a cheap one I didn't spend a lot. Think it was £55. Gravel 4 bags total £25. Hex screws were £20. Total £400. Pump and filter I already had. Along with plants. Pump is 3000 litre an hour. That cost around £70. 100 litre water butt, alfagrog, gravel, accessories for filter was probably £140 all in. Plants cost me £8 each in 1 litre pots. All in everything was probably £600-650. That's not taking into account any electrical. I'm electrician so do that all myself.
@aquahobby1982
@aquahobby1982 20 күн бұрын
@@alexisthisreal5488 thanks a ton for the details .....
@raygiannamore
@raygiannamore 21 күн бұрын
What a nice job
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 17 күн бұрын
Thanks
@seymourbutts9364
@seymourbutts9364 21 күн бұрын
Cracking pond mate, new sub.
@nicolepras6036
@nicolepras6036 21 күн бұрын
Jolie couleur tous ces petits ‼️‼️😂💋💋🐽
@Stavrosmct
@Stavrosmct 21 күн бұрын
What size liner did you use for this? Still confused how you measure the correct size! Looks great, might give it a go.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 21 күн бұрын
4m x 4m mate. That gave plenty either side you can get away with smaller though if your careful. 1.5 m + 0.6 m for both sides is 2.7 m . So you could get away 3.5 m x 3.5 if they cut it for you to size.
@soukyphetsinor2716
@soukyphetsinor2716 21 күн бұрын
Nice n simple, thnx for the idea
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 21 күн бұрын
Thankyou for watching
@stubbsaquatics6080
@stubbsaquatics6080 21 күн бұрын
Some very beautiful goldfish. Your pond looks great!!
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 21 күн бұрын
Thanks
@stubbsaquatics6080
@stubbsaquatics6080 21 күн бұрын
Awesome pond but just beautiful ranchu I love my goldies and my ponds You made some excellent picks I subscribed!
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 21 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. I honestly seem to prefer the fancy goldfish over koi. I like both but I find the fancies more interesting.
@martincox8250
@martincox8250 22 күн бұрын
Great job. Very smart. 😊
@neilwhitehead166
@neilwhitehead166 22 күн бұрын
Lovely pond but if you had staggered the joints it would be a lot stronger.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 22 күн бұрын
Yes I agree staggering joints is stronger and I think advisable if you have bigger volume of water and going higher with sleepers. I prefer the look of how I did it and didn't feel pond volume was large enough to require staggered joints. This was a personal choice and your right it is advisable to stagger.
@fallenryuu8739
@fallenryuu8739 22 күн бұрын
beautiful pond but i was thinking wouldnt it be good to have an overflow drain hole so if it rains a ton the fish wont escape from overflowing and keep the pond at a nice water level
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 22 күн бұрын
I had an overflow on original sleeper pond and the water level was lower you could see liner. I didn't like it. I filled it in temp to see how it would go without one. Never had any issues. It tends to overflow evenly around pond under top decking. I kept an eye on it to check if water was getting behind liner. Never had fish get out. It doesn't seem to ever overflow over top of decking. It's what ever suits you. I'm new to this and adapt where I see an issue. They are very basic. As for water level I like it as high as possible. That's my preference. Not had issues with koi jumping out but I know you can.
@chrissyosborne3879
@chrissyosborne3879 23 күн бұрын
This pond is absolutely beautiful.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 22 күн бұрын
Thankyou
@Aquarium_hobby841
@Aquarium_hobby841 23 күн бұрын
How do you make your plant pots hang to the side mate it looks good
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 23 күн бұрын
The decking that sits on top of sleepers overhangs about 10mm. The top of basket I just put 2 screws through the plastic and screw into decking so top of plastic pot is in line with top of decking. The pot hangs and leans against inside of pond sleeper at a slight angle. As plant is in water not to much weight and weight pivots towards pond wall. Done this with both ponds. Larger one has plants in there that are 4 years old and large. Seems to work. Not had any fall off. Get screws that are not prone to rust as will be in damp environment.
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 23 күн бұрын
Sorry I think I misunderstood question. That plant hanging over side just does it naturally. I don't do anything with it. Does same thing on all 3 ponds I built as long as you attach to edge of pond.
@zakiikaz1753
@zakiikaz1753 19 күн бұрын
​@alexisthisreal5488 this is exactly what i need to know. A video tutorial will be much appreciated
@jamespalmer3716
@jamespalmer3716 23 күн бұрын
ive asked a ? in 1 of your other videos.. just wondering with you being an electrician what would you charge to fit an outside power source
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 23 күн бұрын
It depends on length of run. If there is already a power source in garden you can run off. More difficult if you have to run from fuseboard in house. To be honest I still not sorted that pond out properly. On extension lead 😩. Having experienced faulty pumps and heaters tripping electrics and causing everything to turn off I believe the best way is to have multiple rcds and setting it up so if say a pump fails and trips rcd you have second pump or airstones on separate rcd so you don't have total failure across your Pond. This is obviously more involved but safer for your Pond and fish.
@jamespalmer3716
@jamespalmer3716 23 күн бұрын
great job mate what was the price of the sleepers
@alexisthisreal5488
@alexisthisreal5488 23 күн бұрын
I got sleepers from travis perkins. I get a little discount because of trade. But I think they are about £22. You gotta pick the better ones out though as most are poor quality.