1000 gallon Koi Pond - EazyPod!

[@stevegillatt8731]

What a cracking pond & absolutely immaculate.

[@markf5758]

Nice Tim 👌 like the splash guards round the pond .

[@ItsWhatIDo]

I follow Daz on his channel (Dazzle Koi) so I'm familiar with his pond. I don't know him personally but from my interactions with him through his channel he's a good guy with plenty of knowledge.

[@fishhubbd]

Excellent....

[@bobtaylor5332]

Nice pond Tim - please keep the videos coming. After watching many of your videos I finally got off my arse and made my first koi pond which I am well chuffed with. I have just posted my first KZbin video of it - Please have a look what you think. Nexus and Cetus combo is working a treat - cheers

[@colinwebber3582]

kzbin.info This is the page for this pond, I have been following this guy for a while, very clear and concise infomation, can't fault him at all.

[@karljepson6560]

Cracking little pond nice to see an easypod on a pond. I like the overflow idea I will be adding that to my pod 👍

[@garethwalsh9690]

Ok,I've talked the wife into a pond at our new house were moving to in a couple of months so expect a call soon ,will you guys do a build in Surrey in spring next year.

[@martinredfern9130]

Hi Tim, nice little pond ,just finished my lockdown pond, 4000 litre circular with an easypod running through a compact sieve, also a wall skimmer feeding an Oase 11000 pressure filter then split to an underwater return and a 3 tier bakki. Total overkill on the filtration, i know. All the best, Martin

[@badenwright9822]

Great pond and overall set up but there’s no way Darren will settle at this.obvious talent and knowledge only means one thing!!

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

Fantastic little Pond, it looks great, and Filtration system looks neat. I love the viewing panel at the front. 😊

[@davemurphy7533]

I’m new and still looking into all this and trying to learn. Should you put tap water straight into the return to the pond without de chlorinating it first? 🤷‍♂️

[@andrewjames3908]

Darren only has it trickling in a very small amount so any chlorine is minimal in the whole body of water and it gasses off in a few hours anyway

[@DemandAlphabetBeBrokenUp]

The system seems amazing but those fish.....ah....are they that low they dont notice there is absolutely nothing them to do?

[@TimWaddington]

Bingo every Wednesday

[@pdcnugz9462]

I can only imagine how much a pond like this would add to the value of the house as long as it was the right buyer, but what an amazing pond in a relatively small space 👍🏻

[@garymorris9804]

Great to see the easypod air and the ideas on set up. Just doing our first pond and purchased one of these this week. Hoping to have everything up and running in a couple of weeks.

[@HanaCervenakova-y5z]

Hi we interested building pond like this

[@beast8623]

It took me a while to realize this, this is Dazzle Koi's pond on youtube isn't it?

[@TimWaddington]

Yes it is.

[@DazzleKoi]

It is mate. Dazzle Koi didn't even exist when Tim filmed this. It may well have been this video that persuaded me to give KZbin a go.

[@Djst-zv1sv]

Didnt realise you was in st helens darren mate

[@TheGingerPondkeeper]

The overflow pipework is so simple and efficient, really like it 👌

[@jessenewman1610]

Nice pond im thinking of building a 10x6x4 to grow some small long fins in 8-10" for a wile before putting them in the big 13,000 gallon would a small pond hinder their growth are at what size would it hinder growth?

[@leeoliver4063]

The eazy was a great filter and although i had nitrite issues it did settle itself down but i ended up selling it on after buying a 320, eazy did leave water not 100% clean , yet 320 is absolutly crystal

[@fishkeeper3335]

How many koi do you have in your 1000 gallon pond?

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, I have 7 in there at the moment but ideally a should have 6. One will be off to pastures new later this month 👍

[@adebisi7500]

This is exactly what I want someone to come and install for me. Whole thing cradle to grave set up and install. Just south of Birmingham

[@hippo5346]

Nice pond 👍 . I ran a pod on my old pond which was similar size to this one . When I upgraded to a larger pond I kept the pod as a pre-filter before my bead and bio unit , rather than a sieve . Works well . Very versatile filters 👍

[@PaulsKoipond]

Lovely pond..hope my new build looks as good as this one

[@carollycett1329]

Brilliant pond the viewing window shows off the pond and fish 🐟 carol 🐟

[@graemewestwater8356]

Great video Tim, love mixing it up with the easypod feature, I’m a big fan of them.

[@jaylucky7s]

Hi tim im making a similar size pond to this one. Was it built out of 4inch block with 6inch block on the window wall??

[@Trinitybluetwo]

Ĥow many fish can you keep in that pond.

[@TimWaddington]

8-10

[@ChrisJones-nc4ks]

Keen to know how Darren clad his EZ pond? Also keen to know which aerator he used? Was it a spindrifter?

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Chris, its not an EZ pond mate, its block built on a concrete base and fibreglassed. The bottom drain is indeed a Spindrifter 👍👍

[@TheUgleyCrafters]

That looks really classy, like the stone cladding, really neat! 👍🏻

[@CATANDEYEKOI]

Great that the Easy Pod gets a mention, I have a 1500g pond, running twin easy pods (overkill I know) and love them. Fantastic pond there and love the quality of fish. The Sunsail (Its cheaper to call them a shade) really sets it off. Cracking job

[@sweeney7410]

How much is a pond just like that with alm filters and build roughly cost

[@TimWaddington]

@dazzlekoi

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, concrete base, block walls, fibreglass, window, pipework, filtration, tiles, and bottom drain altogether probably cost around £2000 for materials and I built it all myself.

[@2011Miya]

Superb pond where did you get the facia tiles from

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks very much Andy, they are these ones from here mrs-stone-store.com/natural-stone-tiles/mo101/eco-black-split-face-slate-tile-600x150x8-20-maxi/

[@aquaticnut86]

Great pond! Would enjoy seeing more EazyPod ponds

[@lonivogler6449]

I need to redo spa conversion pond that doesn't have the structural integrity it needs. I love this pond! The aesthetic is perfect. I've been looking for ideas for elevations on the one I need to do. Any information about the materials used would be very appreciated. Thanks for your great channel. I really enjoy watching your videos. Talks with Brian with Fitz fish and maybe meeting up with him when I go to Japan next October . The farm they have is really something else, isn't it?

[@TimWaddington]

It’s an amazing place. I’ll see you in Japan 👍

[@AMGINE1000]

Hi Tim, nice looking Pond love the filterhouse too very tidy

[@Zombie-fb5zf]

That could be my first koi pond🤔 love it!

[@russelladams7053]

Love that perfection in miniature great video thanks guys

[@lukeclarke8054]

First time I’ve been on this channel but looks like your going to have a lot to offer so I’ll stay.

[@shanehassall3143]

How much would something like this cost I'm looking for something similar? Have you got a number mate

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Shane, its very approximate but I think around £2000 for all the materials, filters etc. I do plan to do a video series on the construction if I every get time 👍

[@shanehassall3143]

@@DazzleKoi thanks for the reply

[@shane2611]

Hi, how much estimated would a set up like this cost me ? Thanks

[@georgiaward7691]

Cute little pond! Very nice, looks really classy.

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

I didn't really understand how the filter is cleaned by the air pump. Maybe you could do a vid of it in action? That filter used no pre filter sponges or the like? Also, is that air run when he's not there?..with it there is no view from above. Not sure if dead center is the best idea. But of course..who wouldn't want that pond? Why we are here.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Stan, I made a little video showing how the cleaning of the Pod works here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpiUhoiXjMZ6fcU and there is a review of the filter on there too which explains how it works. There are no sponges , the mechanical filtration is done by static K1 micro. Yes, air is on 24/7, there is a switch at the side of the pond to turn it off but I very rarely do. It is dead centre as its part of the bottom drain. The diffuser is integrated in to the bottom drain lid. The idea is that the air rises and spreads out on the surface creating water flow. When this flow hits the pond sides it pushes down and then across the bottom so that it pushes all the muck on the bottom of the pond in to the bottom drain. Daz

[@diddygreen5077]

He needs turn is air down like the koi being in a washing machine top video tho and nice pond 👍

[@anthonywynne1508]

Where did you get the stone cladding from

[@madforit9661]

Don't know why anyone would give it a thumbs down, crackin pond

[@darrenatkinson-hopkinson3554]

Great video as always lovely looking pond 👍

[@chrisroberts7761]

just in the process of building my 5000lt pond, i have an easypod air as well, iam using a 4" BD, will i need any extra bio filtration, i was planning on fitting a moving bed thanks, possible 200l water capacity thanks, chris in bolton

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Chris, it all depends on your fish load. The pod will process 100g of food a day and possibly up to 125g if you get it right.

[@rowanpascoal6036]

1st at last. Nice pond.

[@Technologyadvisor1]

So I am just about to install a kockney koi skimmer box on my pond just wondering how best to install it. The skimmer box is around 1 inch above the main water level on my pond. well I hope it is the pond seems to be level know. So what advise would you give about fitting a skimmer ? the skimmer seems to be a 1/4 above what will be the water level. I in vision the water level of the pond will be about 1 inch below the top of the sleepers. Above that will be a capping piece of wood which is about 50mm in thickness.

[@nigelsiviter1888]

Tim, is there a piece of “tech” available that measures the level of dissolved oxygen in the water that can automatically cut the air in and out as required? I notice the bubbling often detracts from viewing pleasure, also energy savings to be made if not always required, any thoughts/views.

[@TimWaddington]

Some put them on a timer.

[@davemurphy7533]

Just thought about it after posting. I guess the amount that is trickling in to the volume of water it will be fine once it’s gone through the filter process.

[@TimWaddington]

Always use something to get rid of the chlorine

[@simonduncan8327]

Correct me if I’m wrong is under 1000 gallons too small for long term housing of koi ? As they can get to three feet in length?

[@DazzleKoi]

Its on the very bottom end. I will need to move fish on if they get to big.

[@simonduncan8327]

@@DazzleKoi apologies Daz you did say that yours is 1000 mines so big enough 800 gallons mines getting demolished and I’m building again

[@simonduncan8327]

@@DazzleKoi Daz am I right in saying not all Koi get to 3 feet long ? Would say some makes stop at 18 or 24 inches ? Thanks Simon

[@DazzleKoi]

@@simonduncan8327 Hi Simon, yes mate, approx. 1000 gallons 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

@@simonduncan8327 Hi mate, thats right, they dont all get that big. I'm guessing here but I reckon an average would probably be somewhere between 50cm and 60cm. Only when you start to pay a bit more and have bigger ponds, better equipment, better quality food etc do they go beyond this.

[@003Darren]

Nice looking pond and ingenious filter set up. I am now thinking of going down the same route and build Easypod Air too but 1500 gallons. Tim, would.would you suggest I go up to a 4 inch bottom drain instead of 3inch?

[@TimWaddington]

This is a 4” drain just down to 3”

[@richardbrunton2068]

Nice pond, cheers tim👍

[@criacionista4840]

Olá... Sou do Brasil...🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Gostaria de saber qual a espessura do vidro ou se é vidro ou acrílico ? Muito bonito seu tanque

[@alecrobinson5565]

The pressure gradient of fresh water is 0.434 psi per foot of depth, or 1.42 psi per metre. That window is about 1 metre high, maybe 1.5, so the water pressure at the bottom of the window is around 1.4 to 2.1 psi (rounded). Not significant. Glass is of course very strong, although brittle, and so can withstand this pressure with ease. The weakness would be the seal around the edges of the glass.

[@philmaddin8114]

That’s a beautiful pond Tim

[@brunomenghini1667]

Hey Tim, great little pond, I want to frame mine in perspex also but I can't find the holder's anywhere, any ideas?

[@DazzleKoi]

Its glass but perspex may work if you put more posts in. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stairs-Spigot-Glass-Balustrade-Railing-Balcony-Pool-Square-Clamp-Stainless-Steel/402368440814?hash=item5daf0729ee:g:QskAAOSwTbFfPVrV

[@DayanaDendariarena-my6bc]

Did you build this pond or buy it?

[@waterlover]

simplicity goes a long way

[@anthonystevens9344]

Cracking little pond very neat and tidy stunning water quality 👍

[@garrywilson662]

Beautiful pond.

[@laurenceklunder]

nice pond!

[@hardipchima7828]

Lol that’s like a jacuzzi

[@MrGaryTraynor]

That a lovely set up love it 👏👏

[@steveflavell9999]

hi tim looking at getting the 1200i ez pond i would be intrested in you setting pond up for me im looking at the nexus 220 plus or the oase proficlear drum i would love you to help out im based in cardiff area can you Help . then of course would like to stock your fish

[@ajkoi19768]

Hallo tim..nice little pond..your opinion on fish size per gallon max stocked

[@TimWaddington]

It’s not an exact science it’s down to what you want to do with the fish, less stock will grow better etc

[@colinrothwell7963]

Love it Tim how much did the glass cost and where from

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, I think it was around £200. It came from my local glass merchant. In my case Specialised glass in St Helens but any will do it for you 👍

[@mark5tytshort770]

Sorry to bother you have a nexus 320 fitted with DracoDrum, running with 20000lph pump, what flow rate should I be running at present 57 percent on 2000gal pond, thanks 😊 your videos are second to none 😀

[@christopherjansen1918]

Fantastic pond! I want to build one just like it. Is there a reason that there is no skimmer?

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Christopher, its just an extra cost and complication I don't need to be honest. Because of the size of the pond I wont have any need to add more filtration (I can return over a shower if I need more bio in the future anyway) and there are no trees anywhere near so I don't actually need any skimming action. I bought a fine net but I haven't actually needed to remove anything from the top yet in the 9 weeks or so its been running.

[@alanhibberd4139]

Morning Regarding the overflow system my pod is on the floor so l can’t get the initial T junction in any ideas? If l raise the pod my pipework wouldn’t fit and the level would be to high

[@Psychotext]

That cladding looks amazing. Did it come with the tank?

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, its a block built pond on a concrete base and fibreglassed inside. The tiles are these ones mrs-stone-store.com/natural-stone-tiles/mo101/eco-black-split-face-slate-tile-600x150x8-20-maxi/

[@catrescuer]

Wonderful pond. I wanted to ask why these professional koi keepers shun the butterfly koi? None of the ponds you show have any butterfly koi. Are the butterfly koi harder to keep? I see lots of butterfly koi being ignored in the koi selling garden centres. Why is that?

[@yanbbrox]

far too much air

[@colinsharp1314]

Lovely pond looks great love the easy pod system

[@georgecromar4094]

Cool setup. I know little about keeping koi. Is that a lot of air from the bottom drain?

[@TimWaddington]

No it’s fine, it’s just air

[@georgecromar4094]

@@TimWaddington In that case, I hope my Goldies are getting enough air! Thank you

[@kimwignall8070]

I would love this pond Top job x

[@DYspartan]

Should do a build guide to this video this ponds the bollocks

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, I do plan to do a full construction video soon. I didn't make video during the build but I've got some pictures. Hope to have it ready in a week or two 👍

[@ST04DDY]

am looking to upgrade my pond to the same as this but were can you get a price for the work ??

[@jamesritchie7568]

Is this running a pump and and a pump out ?

[@TimWaddington]

Bottom drain to the pod

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Very nice.

[@Stallion-Koi]

Nice pond far to close to next doors I'd be very nervous

[@jasonsmithy7675]

Gotta love an easypod

[@jonandlisa2000]

Lovely setup

[@2view944]

Good idea for that shelter. Koi feel safer and protected from strong sunlights

[@rossblack2666]

Love the eazypod 👌

[@AJBAdventures]

I must have watched this video of Darren's pond 3 or 4 times now haha, which also inspired me to invest in an eazy pod air for my new 1000 gallon round pond with a bottom drain. how many large koi would you reccomend in a 1000 gallon round pond tim? it measures just shy of 8ft across and 4ft deep cheers aaron

[@TimWaddington]

5 or 6 decent sized Koi mate

[@AJBAdventures]

@@TimWaddington Spot on cheers for getting back to me Tim 👍 cheers aaron

[@Homeonwaterside]

How much would this complete set up cost? Just a rough price

[@wendyjohnson2683]

How much does a pond this size approximately cost

[@paulanderton267]

How many gallons is an Eazypod good for, with not overly stocked?

[@TimWaddington]

Depends how you run them, gravity or pump. I like to say around the size of this pond max but have seen bigger ponds

[@paulrose986]

Really nice looking pond but filters way to noisy that continues humming would drive me insane. Still a good looking pond though.

[@TimWaddington]

Not the filter, the pump probably.

[@DazzleKoi]

Yeah its just the air pump. Its vibrating against the metal shed. Keep meaning to sort that 😁

[@griggauk5834]

Lovely build there, I’d personally turn down the air a touch

[@jordanyang3066]

No way oxygen is as important as beneficial bacteria in an over stocked tank.

[@alanhibberd4139]

Hi What the pipework? 1.5 or 2 inch Thanks

[@TimWaddington]

1.5”

[@N0n4M3ist]

Would it be possible stock 13 nisai kois in that size of a pond?

[@TimWaddington]

Not ideally no. I would say 8 Nisai

[@kenr4676]

Wow ur pond is so simple yet awesome... I want to make mine that too..

[@TimWaddington]

The best ponds are always simple

[@terencespeers5276]

Hi Tim ,I run an easy on my 900 gallon pond but the media sits a good 4” lower than that in the video shown , am I doing something wrong? Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TimWaddington]

Gravity or pump?

[@terencespeers5276]

Quality Nishikigoi pump fed ,

[@TimWaddington]

Terence Speers that’s fine then

[@terencespeers5276]

Quality Nishikigoi thank you Tim your a true Gentleman

[@justray3518]

I like it 👍

[@gospelfxoriginal]

We have to get the EZ Pod here to the US.

[@TimWaddington]

They are all over the states. Give Fitz fish ponds a call in NJ 👍

[@paulthompson6975]

Is it fibreglass lined ?

[@TimWaddington]

Yes mate

[@danielurie4556]

Great video again and cracking pond cost wise to build roughly?