32,000 Gallon Pond - AUTOMATIC ROOF??

#koipond #Koicarp #Pond
This was a pond we did almost 10 years ago...where does the time go!
This is a 32,000 Gallon pond running Nexus 320's via 4 Diffuser Botton drains.
It had to be this big, as I said on the video, with a house this big it really needed a big pond.
The pond is fibreglass, including the water falls. It is also king spanned all the way round but not the base.
I am sorry, I couldn't get the footage of the 'Top Hats' as my camera was playing up a bit and wouldn't focus for some reason. So sorry.
The customer just likes having some big fish in there, they are not top quality Koi but they enjoy feeding them and sitting by the pond in the summer. He is also a fisherman and has been all over the world doing this. He loves his sturgeon!!
Great pond.
Not sure I can see where any negative comments will come from...But I am sure we will get some!

[@andrewmurrell4962]

I love that pond especially the way the owner isn't interested in show winning koi, have the fish you like not just because they are popular. Brilliant video and awesome pond, thankyou

[@TimWaddington]

Exactly

[@michaela-be4le]

Not many ponds impress, but this one certainly did!! Its size, simple but beautiful and that filter house....wow !

[@hippo5346]

Fantastic set up . That filter house roof is something else . What a great way to hide the filters from view

[@Divingbigpete]

Absolutely awsome that is something else! as I'm currently trying to conceal my new filter system with some decking and shrubbery

[@Dovietail]

I would love to see this pond in the summer, when the plants are active.

[@TimWaddington]

I’ll do another!

[@laurenceklunder]

Amazing pond! love the steurs! And awesome rooftop the filter got !! real nice build!

[@backyardbassvideos7292]

Great job now that's a pond you did an amazing job 👍 WOW 😍

[@IcenI_Koi]

Absolutely stunning garden pond. Thanks for the re-visit.

[@TimWaddington]

You’re welcome 👍

[@nh2805]

Stunning big pond,have to say that is the coolest filter house on the planet 👍

[@grantcook5376]

Wow, suffering from pond envy. The only cure is a 40 thousand gallon pond . Beautiful just beautiful.

[@shaunleonard8146]

WOW! Now that's what Heaven looks like. Thanks for sharing Tim, Top Man

[@georgemetcalf9647]

Absolutely amazing and truly magnificent setting, a credit to you Guys

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you!

[@clarkriccobuono3903]

Oh my, what a lake / pond. Just beautiful.

[@ghiapower3908]

Mental! this is a pond! so cool filtration great work

[@paulfrost4222]

Omg that is mint luv the hidden filters top idea

[@terrydabill283]

wow i bet it just beautiful to sit at the side of that pond on a nice summers day

[@doubleryukin5144]

Another quality video lightens the mood thanks David

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you

[@HayzeeHayes]

Tim, what a great pond.....superb setting and you're spot on about the size of the pond on those grounds, a smaller pond would look silly and would need making bigger anyway. Love the filter house, all looks perfect. Thanks to you and the owner for sharing with us all. 👍👏

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you and you are very welcome!

[@tonylowe1000]

Love this! I'll give you a bell when my lottery numbers come in!

[@KM-jo5gq]

Ok this is a pond that dreams are made of!! Unreal, beautiful & must be so relaxing. I’ve just put koi in our teeny tiny pond (compared to that monster pond!) We’ve had goldfish for years & decided to be brave & add koi. Just small tosai to feed & watch. Thank you so much for the time & effort you put into your videos. If I ever win lotto, you’ll be coming to Norn Ireland to build me a pond like this!!

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jessicagrewe229]

Love love love the Sturgeon 💗💞😍

[@andrewsdrmike]

Beautiful

[@BoSSLeVeLs]

oh wow thats just wow

[@retroandrusticlampsuniqued1936]

Wow that's amazing, love the hidden filter house too lol

[@mick9885]

WoW just Awesome 👍 Great work and a great Pond

[@mick9885]

Makes mine look like a Puddle kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3StlJmPoLGKgNk

[@ACKoi]

Nice one can't wait for more 👍

[@tommonkhouse7146]

That's not a pond... It's a lake 😂. Absolutely incredible.

[@wotrulke5868]

Just found your channel 👋🏼 what a fantastic job you've done on this pond 🦈 I could sit there for ages just watching the fish 🐟🐬 and wildlife 🐧🐦🦆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 stay safe 🤞🏼

[@aaron1278]

Swiss filtration seen some unbelievable sized pond in Switzerland and there filtration is fantastic!!

[@davec2d260]

I used to be his postie a while back.. just one of them sturgeon is bigger than my pond.. Great set up and great fish 👍

[@TimWaddington]

Apart from when it decides to get into the lilly area and we have to try and move it back! 😂

[@waynebrown5852]

Excellent video, I think we would all love a pond and house like that but I'm happy with mine

[@TimWaddington]

I prefer the in ground ponds but we see them less and less

[@homemadefish164]

Love the filter housing

[@tonyrob86]

Can I say I'm very envious indeed especially with only 1000 gallons lol

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Look at you big pond builder!

[@TimWaddington]

We try! 👍

[@philipperks8699]

Lovely place that mate amazing pond loving the videos keep them coming please 👌

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you!

[@johnoshea2581]

found your channel this morning and have to say very impressed with the ponds....keep it up...also subbed

[@TimWaddington]

Thanks John! 🙏🏻

[@barrykoikeepercooper8052]

Wow Tim every. Koi keepers dream come true Great job 👍👍👍👍

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you 👍

[@graphic8111]

This is what dreams are made of

[@Tucker402]

Wow wow wow what a beautiful pond well done lads top job

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you!

[@Veterankoi]

What a superb pond. Very, very impressive! One day if I win the lottery. I have to say I much prefer shaped ponds and this just highlights how they can be used as a showcase and focus point for the rest of the garden. Excellent design.

[@TimWaddington]

Same here Alex!!

[@SimSpark1]

hope we get more like these...i do miss natural waterfilters: layered waterfalls and fall outs with pebbles..

[@mountainkoi9673]

I'm sure I saw those hydraulics in 'Gold Finger' 😉 Brilliant video, I now know what I'll do when I win the lottery.

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you! They had just been serviced so had air in them, usually smoother.

[@tomc6003]

Absolutely incredible.

[@TimWaddington]

Thank you Tom 👍

[@Bikecampcook]

Dream pond right there :)

[@robbiegy2k]

Great vid and great job on that huuuge pond, you must be proud of iit.

[@TimWaddington]

Yes it’s one of our favourite ones for sure

[@sipiesipie2877]

Great work

[@xaviershen3831]

Great vlog

[@jimwalsh4834]

Super nice pond my friend

[@martinandfayegregory-lambe3964]

Found you was watching some fish pond videos and you just popped up hope your all well see you after lockdown at the shop 👍

[@TimWaddington]

Thanks Martin, hope you are all okay 👍

[@chrisgreen1331]

The dream pond. Loved this upload. Keep them coming buddy. Hope this coronavirus situation doesn’t affect your business.

[@TimWaddington]

We will be fine. Priorities lay well away from Fish right now. Hope you and yours are well 👍

[@peterbonnez]

Beautiful -

[@Divingbigpete]

Cant wait to see this again

[@chrismcerlain1664]

that is amazing

[@clemo221987]

Superb pond 👏🏻 owner must be minted to have a house like that,garden & pond. The filter layout & location top notch 👌 well done guys

[@TimWaddington]

He’s a great bloke. Whatever he has, he made it all himself, from nothing. 👌

[@clemo221987]

Quality Nishikigoi - that’s brilliant,credit to him 👏🏻 I’d probably done the same to be honest. I know where to go if I need my garden doing - you guys 😉

[@garethgreenhalgh8487]

Thats probably the nicest pond I've seen so far in the uk its stunning and in a beautiful garden and property if i ever win some money this is the sort of thing i would love, credit to yourselves and to the owner for keeping such a stunning garden.

[@TimWaddington]

It is a beautiful pond, however it’s over a decade old now. I would have put another 2 drains in if I could go back in time!

[@garethgreenhalgh8487]

@@TimWaddington its still looking great even 10 years on, top work bud.

[@gorilla1q]

Wow! yea think that sums it up love the idea of the filter house I wonder if the missus will let me dig up her garden again to improve the filter 🤔

[@TimWaddington]

Of course she will!!

[@kathorusparliament]

Insane!!!!

[@scdecade]

Should add James Bond music when the lid is opening on the filter shed :)

[@donaldfishvibes]

Wtf... my future pond for sure 😎

[@stevechilders2425]

Excellent!

[@TimWaddington]

Thanks DA!

[@bananagirl5118]

Wanted to see that big sturgeon! Lovely pond tho👍

[@TimWaddington]

It’s huge... and I can never find it!

[@puirYorick]

The lip of the deck cover was scraping against the masonry as it came back down. You may want to attend to that before it strains the hydraulics. Love the sturgeons.

[@TimWaddington]

Will check it out, thank you 👍

[@fabiolindley8483]

this pond is amazing , what species of sturgeon is the big one ? great video

[@grantdilley3574]

Is this what you do for a living? Pretty cool job

[@davejackson7238]

Great pond and great job only thing would scare me is a horrendous heron how do you keep them away from such a open pond with monster fish just because I couldn't pick them up hahaha 👍👍

[@AMGINE1000]

Wow ...

[@apneaspero2805]

great job on the build .

[@TimWaddington]

Was pretty easy, the guys building the house did all the important work!

[@apneaspero2805]

don’t sale your self short . you and your team did good quality work from what I saw in your video . piping , wiring clean and need. there’s a lot that goes in a pond build. I would only change one thing selecting champion Nishikigoi for that arena.

[@TimWaddington]

Yes, then I could retire!!

[@keymastercp90]

Am I the only watching this visioning a pond way out of my budget 🤣🤣

[@Turbodave2000]

WOW makes my in-ground 10,000 litre pond look like a puddle! I thought my pond was big when I dug it, how I wished I made it larger! What are the under water shallow ledges for - plants? Not long found your channel and subscribed and must say what I have seen and learned is great. I would love to visit Japan and some farms sometime in the future. Thanks again Dave

[@TimWaddington]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@byrnesy194]

Excellent video and pond! How much would something like this cost to build everything included?

[@TimWaddington]

I don’t know, I would imagine something like this built the way it was around 70k

[@AndyCzyzewski]

Tim, what a fantastic pond, looks amazing! Did you say this one is in Warrington? I'm in Thelwall Warrington and looking at starting very soon digging out my own 18 metre by 11 metre natural swim pond/pool. I must get in contact with you.

[@TimWaddington]

Get in touch via the website mate, we can see what can be done!

[@ravvers00]

Surprised there wasn't ducks on the pond , that is huge - & wonderful , oh to win the Lotterey , I know who to contact to do my pond if I do !

[@TimWaddington]

There usually are ducks!

[@ravvers00]

@@TimWaddington That's great , superb job

[@darrensmith8946]

Hi mate, could you tell me what type of struts you have used to raise the decked area over the filters ? I’d like to do something similar on mine. Many thanks Darren

[@TimWaddington]

I’ll try and find out Darren. Was a long time ago

[@darrensmith8946]

Quality Nishikigoi Cheers pal, thanks.

[@billschwarz1157]

Jaws spotted at 7:13

[@user-ym8pt4nw6f]

Hi mate where did you get the rams from to lift up the roof?

[@TimWaddington]

It was a local company. Can’t remember to be honest as it was like 15yrs ago

[@brentpowell7889]

I have a 4ft sturgeon that needs rehousing in great condition , just out grown my pond based in Shropshire

[@TimWaddington]

He would love that. Give me a bell when things get back to normal and maybe we can sort something out

[@brentpowell7889]

Quality Nishikigoi that would be great had it from a tiny sturgeon , he’s mint condition , but deserves far more space tbf, selfish just to keep him for the sake of it 👍

[@jonathanstrudwick9822]

When are we going to get to see your pond Tim?

[@coluche4669]

Very Nice 👍

[@danjennings5068]

Did you ever post a summer update to this pond?

[@TimWaddington]

We are about to start to work on this pond. A few changes. Will update

[@Veterankoi]

Tim, you mention that if you had your way the pond would be filled with 'show quality' Koi. Have you done a video on what distinguishes 'show quality' koi to ordinary koi? If you have can you place a link. If you have not produced a video, it would be great for all of us who have an interest in the hobby to see what makes a top quality koi.

[@TimWaddington]

I have thought about it but it’s too subjective to be honest. Maybe I can show the actual quality but people may still think they know better etc. I’ll have a think.

[@Veterankoi]

@@TimWaddington I think you will find that people will respect your view Tim. We all recognise that people will have different views on the same subject, especially when they are judging the quality of a fish. You have vast experience in sourcing and selling Koi, that tells me your view will be based on your honest experience. That is enough for me.

[@TimWaddington]

I might try and see what happens. 👍

[@mitersangeeta2576]

*Applause*

[@bobbyknox9258]

What pumps are you running on it Tim?

[@TimWaddington]

We have a mix of Superfish pumps. We are about to change them all over to EA Varipump next month.

[@leestephens8663]

Sturgeon ans carp perfect pond

[@varvoom]

How did the pond keep the birds away?

[@TimWaddington]

Ducks land occasionally but that’s about it

[@467312]

Do they have problems with herons?

[@TimWaddington]

Nope. A few ducks though!

[@welshknight1456]

Does the system have mechanical support props in case the hydraulics fail?

[@TimWaddington]

We can jack it up if needed

[@welshknight1456]

@@TimWaddington OK, I'm a Maintenance Fitter with over 48 years working in Industry, We would always have to put fixed supports in place before getting underneath, I've seen Hydraulic hoses blow, and with high pressure, you don't want to be anywhere near them when that happens.

[@TimWaddington]

The day before the video it was all replaced, totally. Never had an issue with it apart from when the electrics went last year.

[@welshknight1456]

@@TimWaddington Good, I'm not trying to criticise, it's just my engineering background coming out now that i'm retired. I would love your job.

[@FORHUMANITY.]

How much will something like this cost

[@darren112200]

Is there anything in the market out there for controlling everything withing the pond on a touchscreen unit? Tempreture, filter power, readings of the water etc? As this is something my company could create if the demand was out there

[@TimWaddington]

There are a lot of people who have ponds who love the gadgets! I’m sure it would be a great idea.

[@2010wembley]

Do you ever get any issues with otters at these places?

[@robw7676]

The 7ft sturgeon probably eats them!

[@joewalker1130]

Great video and thanks any problems with predators

[@TimWaddington]

Joe Walker when it was first done we added some goldfish to the water fall pool... they went in about 3 days... that’s about it. They are big fish and no ledges. There are ducks though!

[@joewalker1130]

Mine is like a puddle to the size of that one but it makes me happy

[@TimWaddington]

Joe Walker that’s all that matters Joe, ponds this big are hard to manage.

[@joewalker1130]

What about feeding you didn't mention that or is that for a later video

[@TimWaddington]

Joe Walker the client feeds twice a day Joe.

[@Dovietail]

Stop apologizing for the quality of the fish! I think you'll find that many of your viewers are pond quality fish keepers, also. :-)

[@TimWaddington]

I know, there’s actually a few nice ones in there

[@4ndy123]

Can you swim in this? Serious question. Thanks

[@TimWaddington]

If you wanted to of course

[@4ndy123]

@@TimWaddington I would love to but surely I would grt do for trespassing 🤣. Maybe in the summer

[@brynleysmith3510]

I saw another vid on here 50000 gallons 3x30inch beads water was crystal clear at 6ft deep and they were retrofit cuz of water table problems so gravity bottom drains wasn't an option .... here smaller pond 4xnexus 320 struggling says a lot ......... nexus the bose of koi filters yet to see any nexus truly keep good water without some assistance

[@TimWaddington]

Visit my shop then. Perfect water with no assistance plus many of the ponds we do.

[@brynleysmith3510]

@@TimWaddington I wasn't being rude and I've no doubt a 320 without assistance will keep water perfect on smaller ponds you said your self in this video water wasn't perfect and here you have 4 x 320 so clearly something isn't perfect maybe the media maybe the sheer amount of leaves discolour it a bit who knows or maybe cuz of them big sturgeon it's just not quite enough maybe add some prefilters on the waterfall as well

[@paulfrost4222]

What if a pipe cracked in cold weather wouldn't it empty the pond water before they realised

[@TimWaddington]

We use pressure pipe on all our jobs. It won’t crack.

[@durexjim]

how the other half live

[@nickbeard1718]

Where was the underwater shot ?

[@TimWaddington]

In the description. My phone wouldn’t focus in the water.

[@nickbeard1718]

Quality Nishikigoi arrr shit sorry lol great pond anyway lol 👍

[@teslatruck6697]

That roof is scary, hopefully there's some type of protection in case the lifts fail.

[@TimWaddington]

Been there a while now, just had a new pump and service.

[@teslatruck6697]

@@TimWaddington i understand, but the ideal of a broken seal or leakage causing it to collapse is very scary.

[@colleenpenny6304]

Too bad that pond does not flow into a beautiful yellow flag water iris marsh as that would clean better than mechanical filtration. Sedges are best for photosynthesis filtration. I have 5000 gallon pond and filtered though marsh and my water is always crystal clear. Nice pond but I feel it would look even more pretty with yellow flags blooming everywhere. Water lilies not the best cleaners

[@5p3ckyf0ur3y3d833k]

Jesush! 4 320s... How much is this guy's annual electricity bill?

[@madforit9661]

Where are you based?

[@TimWaddington]

We are based in Warrington 👍

[@madforit9661]

@@TimWaddington Hi, found you on the map . Iam only down the road Liverpool. Can I ask, are you selling antibiotics or are you having to go through a vet. Its always handy to get, either on the food or injection. A friend use to get me it ,I think from spring bank koi. Cheers, Gray

[@tommac4658]

Mate great video but you are so out of shape your breathing is so heavy. I was like that before I had a heart attack. Be careful mate we want lots more of your videos.

[@TimWaddington]

Sorry... before I shot the video I unloaded a load of food. It’s a long walk back and forth. Thanks anyway 👍

[@tommac4658]

Quality Nishikigoi mate I hope I didn’t come over harsh it’s just I see the world from a different angle now would not like the same to happen to you. A lighter note, what a great pond that is the whole set up a credit to your work. Tom

[@darren112200]

How much does a pond of this scale cost? 😭😅

[@TimWaddington]

Quite a lot...

[@darren112200]

Dam we talking over 50k?