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[@michaelmcqueeferton6911]

Andy it’s nice to see your lovely face after all this time. Even during these taxing times I never fail to crack a smile at your passion and enthusiasm for the craft. You’re a bad ass mate, please carry on 🦾

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nice place for a beer indeed. Made me want a beer, or maybe two haha. Thanks Andy

[@gazyg1973]

Really nice that build Andy looks so good 👍👍👌

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you.

[@majesticcichlids1630]

Beautiful plants on the patio pond and all of the goldfish are adorable. The water lilies that have the red are really good looking plants. The patio looks great the way that you framed it with the wood it looks very natural and you are definitely right about the green water and clear water debate, the best way to know is to test your water for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. Great job Andy.

[@IDMRPodcast]

Pond’s looking good

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you.

[@tintedspider4412]

i followed you video and buit one myself ..cheers

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Great. Im sure you will have many hrs enjoyment from it. Happy fishkeeping to you sir.

[@dramallama220]

Looking good, both the patio pond and barrel! Really do love the variegated leaves on those lilies.

[@gwenteggi23]

I love this patio pond setup! It hope to do something similar.

[@WesternCenturion]

What a cracking pond Andy and great to see that you've achieved the perfect set up without the need of expensive mechanical filters, just used nature to provide the perfect habitat for your goldfish, full of admiration for you mate. I've kind of started out like you, a small pond made from a half whisky barrel with a couple of marginal plants and a dwarf lily plus three goldfish, sadly one died though due to lack of oxygen. There was oxygenating plants in the bottom but not established enough to provide what they needed, a real shame but a learning curve. So I made a bog filter using a 25ltr tub full with clay balls and added an air pump, that did the trick, remaining 2 fish are happy and the water crystal clear, or shall I say, "Gin clear" I'm now 75% near completing my new raised pond made from sleepers, 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.6 meters in size and using a 240ltr wheelie bin for the bog filter, and all for just two goldfish, Elvis and Motley, yes my wife did name them 😀 As an engineer I think that after watching your video I've gone and done the thing all engineers do, and that is OVER engineer my new pond, sometimes simplicity is the best way forward and you are certainly the ambassador for natural ponds 🐠🐠🐠🐠

[@warrendavies1592]

Nice Andy 👍🏼 love the videos mate.

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you and thanks for taking the time to watch. Happy fish keeping to you sir

[@kaushikpatel4818]

Andy I have been through quite a few videos,do far you are the best, explaining step by step , you made it so simple, keep it up and have a lovely day,thanks, Ken.

[@patrickscott2779]

Shout out from Houston Texas. Been watching your channel for about 2 years. Best American cichlids on KZbin! Keep up the great work! Sorry about Big Mac and JCB. Those were some great fish.

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you for your support over the years. Happy fish keeping to you sir.

[@kernalbert5546]

Yeah, right kick to the nads it was seeing those two go! It's great to see the fish keeping spirit still running strong!

[@johnday8204]

Looks great Andy like the idea of using plants to keep the water clean and oxygen plants really natural + very economical well done

[@jbres909]

Beautiful pond top notch like everything you do have a great day mate

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. Happy fishing to you sir

[@Cichlids23]

Turned out great Andy! I remember your first video on it...Fish look great as do the plants! 🤘🏼

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you, and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, happy fishkeeping to you sir

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

Pond looks great

[@IJm3]

Lovely pond! I've just ordered something similar and will be taking some inspiration from your build! Great job

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

Well done! Both ponds look great, especially the bigger one! 👍👍 By the way, in the big pond I noticed at least 3 koi fish. The yellow fish is one of them. They are a lot more beautiful than the common gold fish. And they do get a lot bigger.

[@Becks-fi6xl]

He hasn’t got any koi in that pond they’re all goldfish he said so himself, pond much too small for koi.

[@jccreations6333]

It's awesome great job hope you post more videos on the pond

[@leonardotheuseless4188]

11 months ago? Wow time really flies.

[@nighthawk6663]

Yes it does

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Happy fish keeping to you sir.

[@johnmurphy6296]

Andy would to see your wormery some day,thinking of starting one for cichlids

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

I showed it a couple of videos ago. Best quality monster fish food FREE.

[@johnmurphy6296]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 did u show thwe wormery innit?how the fuck i miss that🤔

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Right at the end

[@lawsonboughey4854]

Would you consider doing an update of the pond I am absoloutely in love with this pond

[@pezpythons1532]

Lovely pond Andy I've got the exact same tub but I done fence cladding round mine and painted it to match my new fish room

[@tauntonlad]

Where did you get the tub please

[@pezpythons1532]

@@tauntonlad I found it on Facebook marketplace, its a Laguna 1000L Pre-formed pond

[@tauntonlad]

@@pezpythons1532 thank you I'll have a look see if there is a anything about

[@tauntonlad]

@@pezpythons1532 I think I'm going to have to be lucky to find one, I've tried Facebook and eBay but not much joy so far. How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking.

[@pezpythons1532]

@@tauntonlad that's fine it was £220 used around 1 year old and came with a small box filter, I think they were around £450 brand new but no longer in stock

[@viveknathmishra9955]

Cool!

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Thank you.

[@lazertabe9125]

gergous pond i live in a place were its hot ima put some fancy goldfish and koi in my big pond

[@ruthemmanuel6140]

Hi I'm looking for a box like you have, so can you tell me wherevyou got it please can only find Butyl rubber an needs alot of support Love yr pond😊

[@iangillespie3837]

Hi Andy I have set up same raised pond as yourself I used the concrete blocks as shelves I’m getting high ph readings did you have similar problems Thanks Ian

[@mainelystacking]

Do you need to do anything special to over winter your ponds?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

No, they only have goldfish in. There OK in a British winter. The plants die back, then grow again in spring.

[@majesticcichlids1630]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 Amazing how plants adapt to changes in weather.

[@laurenhanna3233]

can you do a feature on your solar air pump? I just bought one and hooked it up to two sponge filters, I'm wondering your thoughts-- what do you do for filtration? nothing?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

No filter just loads of plants. My solar air pump doesn't store power, it goes off at night time and slowest down on cloudy days.

[@sondercichlidaquariums4951]

Surprised you didn't put some cichlids from Honduras, or Paraguay, they're used to the water dropping into the high 50's. Andy , can you do a vid on how you farm your own earthworms and what kind did you buy? Cheers

[@gilku4725]

How do they survive winter? What do you do?

[@philtheharpman]

Looks good. May I ask where you got the tank and what are the dimensions please. Cheers Phil

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

I got the tank from my local fisg store, lincs aquatics. Wharf aquatics also stocks them. It's 5.5ft long x 3.5ft wide x 2ft deep. Thanks for watching. Happy fishkeeping to you sir

[@jefffield2252]

I like the build I'm thinking about building similar how do I combat overflow as I dont want to lose plants or fish

[@peaceonearth1971]

What is the size of this rectangular pond liner? Do you install a filter system? thx

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

5.5ft x 3.5ft and its 2ft deep. I don't run any filtration, I just have it heavily planted. I have 8 common goldfish living happily. You could run a filter if you wanted to, but I'd dicided not to and use plants.

[@northantsred3875]

Hi great videos. Can you tell me how much your plastic tub was. Please and where to purchase

[@andreashessler838]

They sell them in World of Water in Lutterworth. They are expensive, about £400 last time I was there.

[@ScrapYardDog64]

Great idea, I followed your plan and now have a great pond, how did it manage through last winter? did you remove the plants? I'm wondering what to do during the cold months of winter.

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

All fish and plants do fine in the UK winter. The plants go dormant, and die back in winter, then grow back bigger and better in spring.

[@philipshaw5561]

Hi Andy, great videos. Did the barrel have a drainage hole and if so how did you bung it up? Thanks.

[@toptotti70]

Can you send a link for black box many thanks great build

[@Aquariumecosystem]

Looking great! I'm considering building one as well. Quick question, do you do water changes on that as well or do you just top it off as it evaporates?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

I've never changed any water. I'm wanting to do it naturally with loads and loads of plants.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

You shouldn't need to very often if you keep the fish stock light. The more fish you have the worse the algae will be usually. If it doesn't rain much for a long time you may need to do water changes.

[@valerievenn7514]

@@BlatentlyFakeName I have had a prefab pond about this size with 12 medium sized goldfish (I know that is too many but they were rescued when much smaller and I haven't the heart to give them away). I use the pond water to water my pot plants - the nitrates caused by the fish poo feeds the plants and have a hosepipe running from the guttering downpipe to the pond to keep it topped up with rainwater. The only time I add water is if the level falls too low during summer. With plenty of pond oxygenator plants it keeps it clear. The fish seem happy and so do the newts although the baby newts tend to end up as fish food.

[@jccreations6333]

Hi Andy love the pond one question do you have any problems with the goldfish eating the plants?

[@vikkitee4686]

How much water does that hold and do you have any issues with all the water freezing n winter as it’s above ground?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

It holds 250 gallons, and we're I live in England the most ice I've seen is 2 to 3inch max on top only. All inhabitants over winter just fine.

[@vikkitee4686]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 I’m in England also. I’ve just got an aquarium pond with 2 viewing windows. It does worry me over the winter how it’ll cope. Mines only about 150gallon I would say. I’ve cut some insulation to fit the windows so we will see 🤞

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

You should be OK. I also have a 50 gallon plastic whisky type barrel, mainly for growing a water lily. But I did have 3 common goldfish in there for a couple of years until they out grow the space. There now in the 250 gallon patio pond. Good luck with yours. Happy fishkeeping to you for Lincolnshire.

[@vikkitee4686]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 will let you know. From your neighbour in Suffolk 👍

[@galaxywhispers1787]

Nice pond. Do you need to have mechanical and biological filtration for this size of pond with goldfish in?

[@adamscottv]

Very nice. I think I want to build something exactly like this. Do you do water changes Andy?

[@stephenketley9025]

where did you get the tub from mate?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

From my local aquatic center. It's made by Laguna. So you can try searching laguma tub. Hope that's helpful to you sir.

[@dizzlebt]

What are the dimensions?

[@Technologyadvisor1]

get a solar fountain to make it better

[@barrybakewell7968]

hi where did you get tub from thanks

[@bobcharlie7982]

What depth is the water? Will fish be alright over winter or will freeze?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

It's 24inch deep, and yes the fish are fine in the winter. I only have common goldfish and the thickest the ice has ever got is only a couple of inch. Doesn't bother them at all.

[@bobcharlie7982]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 nice. Reason i was asking is im doing similar. Just wanted to make sure my fish will be okay ha

[@brettskinner5824]

isn't that a lil small for koi ;) Beautiful

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

It's way way to small for koi. That's why I'm only keeping goldfish. It's just a nice little patio feature for plants and the odd goldfish. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, happy fishkeeping to you sir.

[@markmmcaulay]

Andy aren't you concerned about using concrete building blocks with 🐟 Fish?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

No, I did a massive water change 4 weeks after adding the blocks, and before adding fish. All seems good, ph very stable . Good poin though , I should of mentioned that in video. Don't want to miss lead people. Moral is to do water tests. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Happy fish keeping to you sir.

[@markmmcaulay]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 great stuff Andy! I look forward to seeing more.

[@Melissa-nt2df]

Andy where did you get the black pond tub from

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Lincs aquatics, Alford lincolnshire.

[@CopperCanyonTerrapins]

Where did you source the tub from?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Got it from my local gerden and aquatic center. Lincs aquatics.

[@br164]

Can we have an update video? Do you not have a filter in the pond?

[@iangillespie3837]

Hi Andy can I ask you where you got your pond from Thanks Ian

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

The plastic tub was from my local aquatic centre. Lincs aquatics here in the UK. The timber is just decking boards from B&q again in the UK.

[@dizzlebt]

Do you have the url for the pond liner as I'm looking but can't find one on their website.

[@PameraFromEngrand]

Do you find that birds come and eat the fish?

[@littlemorgan1453]

What was the solar air pump called because I am going to buy one for my pond

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Not sure what's its call. Most aqaric stores should stock them.

[@littlemorgan1453]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 oh ok thanks I just saw that your gave off a lot off oxygen and it would be perfect for me and also does your air pump have two air stones or one ??

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Think mine has only one. My tub is very small, not really a pound just a small patio tub. If yours is larger, like a real pond im sure you will be able to get a double outlet with more power. Happy fishkeeping to you sir.

[@littlemorgan1453]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 thank you I really love your videos and when are you doing another pond update

[@Becks-fi6xl]

I got one very similar with one air stone on Amazon. It’s been running for over a year now in my very small pond although I do have a non solar one too. The solar ones are good on a very sunny day as they produce a lot of bubbles but you know how our British weather is! So I wouldn’t rely on it as a sole means of air into your pond, but like I say when it’s sunny it’s very very good.

[@dizzlebt]

Where did you get the plastic tank from?

[@garydrablow853]

Andy. I'm an avid watcher, entertaining and insightful. I'm after some advice on my poorly Green Terror. He has a huge belly and i suspect he is constipated. I have tried Epsom Salts and then Melafix. What do you give your fish, peas or anything else?. Kind regards.

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

You need to get the epsom salts into his stomach, with a pippet or by soaking pellets in epsom salt solution. Have you been feeding to many treat foods. Green terrors can't take it from my experience. Good luck. Hope he pulls round. Happy fish keeping to you sir.

[@leodaweeno]

Legend says if we are all early he will reply

[@nighthawk6663]

Lol

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Your early, so hears your reply. Thanks for your support and happy fishkeeping to you sir.

[@zolajetbolt]

Where do you get a tub of that size

[@charliemia12]

What is the plastic tub called

[@Random_Things1001]

Any frogs get in there?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

No, I've never had any frogs. I think the sides are to tall and steep for them to get in.

[@mrdealx]

What size is that pond Andy?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

5.5 ft long x 3.5ft wide x 2ft beep. Apparently 287 us gallon or 240 UK gallons around 1100 litres

[@mrdealx]

@@andywoodscichlids2942 lovely, I’m planning one 5ft x 3ft, is that 6” x 1” you have there at the top?

[@justinstuart8382]

Wow those legs ! 😍🙈

[@adeelbashir231]

First

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

So you was. Your ON IT!! Thanks for watching happy fishkeeping to you sir.

[@robertwood868]

Where did you get the plastic tub from ?

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

One of my local fish stores, lincs aquatics. Got to say it was quite expensive. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.