Building a Fish Pond? Here's What You Need to Know!

This pond building video is the best if you are looking for a complete "how to build a pond" video. If you are considering re-building your fish pond, watch this video. As Mark, aka The Pond Advisor, helps this customer with building a fish pond?
In this video, "How to build a fish pond", we go into a bit of detail about why we are upgrading an old traditional fish pond that is very high maintenance.
0:00 Intro
0:23 Old Traditional Fish Pond
1:38 Draining and Removing the Fish
2:19 Removing the Old Fish Pond
3:09 Talking about plumbing in the Waterfall Filter
3:50 Pond Pipe Work Installation
4:43 New Fish Pond Layout
5:19 Explaining the Ecosystem Pond
5:47 Digging Out
7:06 Building the New Pond
8:10 Pond Liner and Protection
8:28 Rock Placement
10:11 Talking about Build
10:28 Drone shot of the Build
10:38 Rock Work Waterfall & Stream
11:10 Skimmer rock work done
11:23 Filling the pond
11:41 Fish Go In
11:51 Edge Treatment
12:29 Customer Review
12:41 Finished
13:03 Underwater + Drone
13:38 Cleaning Filter
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Details about plumbing and lots of footage of us rocking in the pond.
This is our latest fish pond we have built
Grab yourself a drink and enjoy.
I am very impressed with my new pond that Mark has just finished. He listened to my brief and interpreted it very well. He answered all my questions honestly and understood when I was anxious, and never made me feel silly. I would thoroughly recommend them.
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In this video, we will teach you everything you need to know about building a fish pond. From choosing the right type of pond to installing the structures, we'll have you building your own fish pond in no time!
A fish pond is a perfect solution to add a minor nature to your backyard. Not only do fish ponds make a great addition to your landscape, but they are also a great place to keep koi and other water pets. So watch this video and learn everything you need to build your fish pond!

[@bigsky445]

How does this guy not have 10M subscribers?! He's best pond guy on KZbin! ❤ All of his videos are GREAT!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Montana Fishing OMG 😮 thank you so much for your kind words.

[@bigsky445]

@@ThePondAdvisor and thank YOU for your amazing & informative videos! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!❤

[@ThePondAdvisor]

The BigSky Family Vlogs thank you for your support, it means the world.

[@opnwndo]

So nice you found this out. I have been building fish ponds for over forty years.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I would love to see some of your work. Where about’s are you?

[@jimmycburfield5997]

OMG!!! I love ponds, fish, water gardens, the lot! This is sensational!!!! What an amazing piece of work! Pure art! Hats off!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you 🙏

[@eonbree8593]

wow this pond does look beutifull and the landscaping and the rock placement really is something spectacular.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

thank you very much

[@eddiecastenada4027]

@@ThePondAdvisor sorry

[@JohnnyCarutasu]

This is actually a well composed video. Presenting what you are going to do and after that showing it.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you, it means a lot

[@donnawinter4706]

Erm...wow! This pond is absolutely fantastic! Something for me to aspire to when we move and create a bigger pond. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@mariebrassington4803]

@@ThePondAdvisor I would love you come build a pond for me do you call out and do quotes

[@KirstyTube]

Shhhh I'm not allowed to have a pond ! It's a water feature.... with fishes in it lol

[@sarahk4047]

Absolutely beautiful,I love the design ❤️

[@ThePondAdvisor]

sarah K thank you very much,

[@wd3hay]

Awesome video. I love how you added a wetland filter on a smaller pond.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you, you can add them to any size pond as you can tell I love them.

[@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR]

Soo good Mark, I would love this in my garden. Thanks for sharing this video and keep up the good work !

[@ThePondAdvisor]

OZZYTHEOSCAR as always thank you for watching!

[@brucemcnally3924]

Wow, you can see the fish love it too.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you, yes they do, it’s now a much better fish pond

[@kaliebgriffiths9800]

Very neat I love how u incorporated the wet land into the mix

[@ThePondAdvisor]

kalieb Griffiths thanks

[@NRLisHappy]

Very professional

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@pondandgarden]

Great video! The fish are going to be so much happier in their new pond. You did a great job of explaining everything.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Jennifer Zuri thank you it means a lot

[@yvonneborlenghi2198]

Really like this idea Mark, sound, fish, plants, natural

[@ThePondAdvisor]

This is the video I was talking about yesterday, watch the follow up video out today.

[@kaliebgriffiths9800]

Thx u my good man, you are a fountain of knowledge. Cheers

[@ThePondAdvisor]

thank you my friend

[@animulovers3881]

Your avid fan here sir....you're such a wonderful to watch

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you for the kind words!!!

[@brucemcnally3924]

Although mine is a wildlife pond I really enjoy watching all your videos Mark, creative indeed. Many thanks.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I have a number of wildlife pond videos

[@brucemcnally3924]

In a word - fish. If you want fish you can't have a wildlife pond as the fish will eat every dragonfly nymph, midge pupa, damsel fly nymph, tadpole or baby newt which tries to grow in their pond. I used to keep fish but gave them to a neighbour's young son for his pond and now just keep mine for any wildlife which is drawn to the water. The birds love it too.

[@nityanandswamy7106]

second fish pond was so amazing💕😍

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Nityanand Swamy thank you very much! It truly does mean the world.

[@MrStevebeech]

I love this pond, it’s a beautiful piece of art. Perfect 👍

[@ThePondAdvisor]

MrStevebeech thank you

[@DP52001]

What a great video - thank you for the outstanding content!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you for watching and your positive comment!

[@dariomccollin5617]

Just want to say I love the work you guys are doing

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you it means a lot

[@dariomccollin5617]

Thanks guys hope you all have a great day

[@michaeloliverossantos8780]

Great video. I will make one once I get home

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Sounds good

[@catherinealbion6955]

An oasis in the desert. I would have been in there with the fish last summer. Good job.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Catherine Albion thank you

[@mikeammons3899]

Fantastic pond,looks like it's been there

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@kevinpawsey39]

Hello Mark great vid as always and that build was just great the pond looks just fantastic over the years when the plants grow it's going to look just great hope they do plant around it

[@ThePondAdvisor]

yes the plan was just get the hardscaping done this time as its so dry

[@bhuvanasrinivas9624]

Kevin Pawsey 000p0p000

[@soyyo7266]

Thank you for the video,very nice.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Soy Yo thank you

[@williamsclive2900]

A work of art ... great footage. Thankyou 👌

[@ThePondAdvisor]

thank you for your time

[@Poseidonponds]

Beautifully done Any Pond

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@samj4551]

Very cool, seems very Greg Woodstock at aquascape in the USA

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes these are aquascape products, Greg Wittstock is based in the USA but will be coming to the UK again this year.

[@rubylane9867]

Love this video the natural pond looks great and its a good water feature on the yard. The fishes have good space. I was lookinh for a video on building earth pond cos i want to get someone to build one for me and thanks for video well presented and pond professionaly done.❤

[@leecalladine]

Another interesting video. If your ever in the Nottingham area call in and see us.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I would love to!!!

[@user-fr5ns3ox9i]

Очень красиво и естественно!

[@khamissr]

Great work ... awesome result

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@jacquelinelittle7544]

You and the team should be very proud. Absolutely beautiful. X

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@kindheart9300]

Great work stay happy

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you,

[@maxmanx4]

you can see the fish using the cave...... Great idea!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

michael thomey they love it!!!

[@maxmanx4]

You are the pond king. Wish you were in Arkansas USA.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

thank you

[@gauravbhoite8951]

Amazing work

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Gaurav Bhoite thank you very much

[@tasteofcountryllc737]

I love it. It just feel like the fish need a bigger area ro swim in. The hole doesnt really look much bigger. But i do love the art around it. ❤❤❤

[@noface6538]

Nice video mark helps me alot!!!!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

No Face thank’s mate,

[@doncorleone7401]

wow! really nice design!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@edwardkeenan6138]

Beautiful

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Edward Keenan thank you!!!

[@judechopper]

You helped me make my 25m River, would have been great for your help with 10 tonne of stone! Great work you do!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Glad I could help! Many hand make light work

[@ruithacker5996]

So happy I stumbled across the channel 😁😁 new subscriber

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Rui Thacker welcome, thanks for commenting, if you have any questions fire away.

[@popysponds7229]

Nicely done.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you very much.

[@rnchnphtsk]

beautiful work

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@ollanderparker]

I have probably watched this video more then 10 times to get ideas for when I build my pond next spring but I also can’t get enough of that song. Anybody know what it’s called? It’s very relaxing.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

No sure, I downloaded it from KZbin free music

[@1of2shoes]

That is a beautiful pond!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

thank you

[@AquaticEdge]

Beautiful job!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@renewallin8517]

..I do not comment on any video i see. BUT, you´re announcer made it so relaxing and I liked it so much I had to tell you about it. And within those critical 1-3 minutes. Well done! CRED! (Sweden)

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Rene Wallin thank you, for the kind words and your time!!!

[@vivekmehta1649]

Wow.. Wonderful work. 👏

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@sainthyphenpdot]

Nice instrumental on the video. Fire

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@ponds4upondbuilder291]

Hi Mark this pond and video is brilliant

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thanks mate

[@aflockofbeagles8219]

I just got pond making stuff and I am just waiting for the snow to melt!!! This is beautiful!! Mine will be on a much smaller scale though, lol.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Enjoy

[@aflockofbeagles8219]

IM SO EXCITED I CAN HARDLY STAND IT!!

[@ashutoshmishra08]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@tejjensen9402]

I really like the appearance of the pond. I just wanted one that was deeper and bigger. Something all pond owners should do at their pond is what you show here. Place some stone or heavy gravel at the bottom so it does not look like a large black plastic bag that doesn't make your fish happy. Koi loves to foraging on the bottom and they can easily here. Fantastic!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

You got it, bigger and deeper is much better for keeping bigger pond fish. They love this pond and it works as they have a place to hide. Less stress plus much better to keep clean.

[@abrarawanmalik5901]

I appreciate man and subscribed also, god bless u, love from Pakistan.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Abrarawan Malik thank you

[@LondonNgo]

Amazing and respect🙏

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@donpalfrey8541]

It's a lovely pond. Looks great.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@tylerzwan4557]

Looks amazing but all that work for a tiny fish hole. Looks crammed! They need to be able to swim don’t they?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

tyler Zwan thanks for your feedback, it looks smaller than it is due to the large fish cave.

[@aephraums]

i felt the same thing.. like they had created alot more rock and water running bed but the fish are all crammed into a space similar to what they had before.

[@vaniusamello1187]

Eu quero um desse para mim, good job!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Vaniusa Mello thank you

[@swapnildhande16]

Great work. Superb

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@courtneyroy782]

Awesome job! (Louisiana, U.S.A.)

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you 🙏

[@wetruss]

Nice Pond Mark

[@ThePondAdvisor]

wetruss thanks mate,

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

This is pure quality mate would love to do your job 👍👌well done mate

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you 🙏, it’s a great life style!

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

The Pond Advisor I bet mate keep up the good work 👍

[@ThePondAdvisor]

James THE KOI whisperer thanks yes I will

[@rrscreative6564]

Nice video,very informative, I need this to build my own pond, hope I can start it soon

[@ThePondAdvisor]

How are you getting on? Did you start?

[@stevenmchenry9276]

I just saw 1 of your other videos. You are a great man.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you for your time watching and commenting

[@PerplexiaX]

I made a pond once {just Goldfish and Guppys (Millionsfish)} that I made just by digging a hole (6 inches to about 2 feet deep), and then lining it with that Black Gardening Plastic... lasted a couple of years! Always wanted something similar to this though! Problem is, I can't afford it! Oh, Well! lol Beautiful transformation here... you do great work! :-)

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you very much, we all start somewhere, I had six paper rounds to fund my addiction of ponds and water features when I was 11. I also tried filling a hole with a rubbish bin liner.

[@PerplexiaX]

@@ThePondAdvisor LOL I think the main problem I had was I had no money for good filtration, so I was cleaning it out every other month... a lot of work! I'm just going to get my tank going again! :-)

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Perplexia X I see sound great

[@PerplexiaX]

@@ThePondAdvisor Maybe someday, I'll do a really nice, big pond with a big, beautiful waterfall! I got it in my head, what I want, but so many health problems bearing down on me... two years ago, I was told that I have a year or two left... maybe next life! :-)

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Perplexia X sorry to hear that news.

[@hthakuriaboko]

Please maintain the balance of vocal & music. Music gets too loud its disturbing. Otherwise I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

My video have got better, since I recorded this one last year. Thanks for the feedback

[@jackken63]

I agree.had to turn it up then down. Up down up down .off

[@ThePondAdvisor]

@@jackken63 thanks for your patients

[@pauldavies1186]

Amazing work, gave me a few ideas on when I do mine, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@CollinsMakiseni-vv2wi]

Thank you so much

[@fernandoecamp4462]

great video. will be perfect if you talk a bit more about the products. I notice you put something below the liner then another layer of that same something on top of it. Also about the skimmer, and the waterfall brand and products. not sure we have those in Spain. info will be appreciated

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Fernando Ecamp they might not be available in Spain at the moment, I might be able to get them to you as we have them in the UK 🇬🇧 my email is [e-mail], I must warn you they are quality bits of kit so come with that price tag.

[@thomaskrafft9890]

I have never seen putting the protective liner under and on top of the rubber liner. Interesting!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Cheap insurance

[@thomaskrafft9890]

The Pond Advisor An extra liner of that type must also provide more surface area for beneficials. It’s use is worthy of a comment from you since no one else seems to do that.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thomas Krafft I try and reply to everyone, yes beneficial bacteria will grow on the surface of the fleece and on all the natural rocks and gravel. A lot of people do not use an overlay or rocks and gravel. Then wonder why the pool starts to leak in a couple of years or if a dog jumps in.

[@thomaskrafft9890]

The Pond Advisor Sorry-I wasn’t asking for a reply to me directly. I meant that when you use the extra liner next time in a video to consider commenting in it. 😉

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thomas Krafft I have on a number of my other pond building showcase videos. Not be sorry I love the feedback it helps me.

[@shakespeter8644]

I must say beautiful work guys🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@ThePondAdvisor]

shakes peter thank you

[@shakespeter8644]

@@ThePondAdvisor much love all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@wiwikdp1706]

thank you for sharing...

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thanks for watching

[@KetoKeith]

that's an impressive pond, great having the the aquablock feature, what type of rock did you use on this project?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Keith Townsend the rocks are brown ironstone hand picked from Oxfordshire UK

[@WildSchatz]

Great video, awesome pond! Was the wetland filter placed at the very top creating the waterfall, or on the shelf below it with the tree stump? I’m assuming it was at the top and as it fills up it then overflows down the waterfall, but just wanted to be sure. Many thanks!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Jason Schatz second shelf, were the tree stump was the top is a waterfall filter.

[@B.I.H]

Simple put: Great content fella. Subscribed

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you,

[@backcountry8405]

Wow excellent job 👏 👍 👌

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you 🙏

[@giovannipietrobrambilla6409]

Great video! That's really inspiring. I'm trying to build something similar in a remote island in the Philippines. All I got from Manila is a pump, a bio filter, and hose. Black liner from China(only one, should I ordered one more?). All the rest come from here, from stones to elbow grease! So, no waterfall foam. Can I replace with cement or tile adhesive, giving the right time to cure?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you, I love hearing from viewers all over, I just want to fly over and give you a hand but glad you have been inspired. Yes you can use cement, different look and feel however, can you not get any PU foam?

[@nathanmiller1840]

I might like this. I already had one drink, then just opened another right before the start of this video. Go on....

[@ThePondAdvisor]

hope you enjoyed the video and your drink, lol

[@praneethchalla8616]

What’s the white sheet you used under and above liner

[@ThePondAdvisor]

It’s pond underlay

[@Lof_Lof-]

looks great!! Any suggestions how to make a pond in an already wet/swampy area?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

dig a test hole, does it hold water well? perfect, if it floods put in under pond drainage.

[@Lof_Lof-]

@@ThePondAdvisor thanks! It's full of water instantly. Will do a bit more research about this. This is a comoleteley new area for me.

[@nicholasjohnleach4327]

A lot of comments about pond being too small, they are right but they are forgetting a couple of important facts, you can only build a pond to what the customer wants and can afford. A proper koi pond costs a small fortune to build and running costs can be pretty steep as well.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@209Control]

@@donwilliams4113 it would be great to see your projects.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

You can build your own koi pond very cheaply or for a friend but when you are building for paying clients you can’t cut any anything out. I have fish holding systems that cost me £11 per 1000 UK gals per year. Using air to move the water up and around wetland filters.

[@richardtanguay2376]

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[@AquariumHDT]

good video

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Nông Dân HĐT thank you

[@tinyplanet6586]

I'm so impressed by your work. I'm still collecting ideas to make my fish pond. I think I'll have to contact you by mail for more hints and tips 🎉

[@ThePondAdvisor]

[e-mail]

[@opnwndo]

Made my first one in 1978. Sump pump and a gym sock....now many ponds later, It comes natural. I did what they proclaim new, years ago, with other ponds or rivers connected for natural filtration. Battled birds, nature and racoons and disease. My wife loves her Koi.

[@plootow1622]

The Pond Advisor, you built a very nice & lovely pond. However, it would be even better if lights were added. Except, the owner don't care to see the pond at night.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ratfinder7812]

Nice pond build, may I ask... what’s causing the foam at the bottom of the water fall?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Rat Finder it takes a couple of days for the bacteria to reduce the foam! But to answer your question it’s proteins in the water.

[@amithng4661]

Really amazing i just loved it and got subscribed to your channel

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thanks for your time

[@amithng4661]

@@ThePondAdvisor most welcome

[@GoodGoshJosh]

Hey! Great video! Thanks! What is the stuff that you are using to stick the rocks together????

[@ramonaw.7739]

He recommended black waterfall foam in previous comments! 💕 goodluck in your pond building endeavours 🌱

[@GoodGoshJosh]

Corpse Queen but is that what it is called? Waterfall foam?

[@ramonaw.7739]

@@GoodGoshJosh yep! It comes under a couple different brands but they all seem to be the same product. Aquascape is a popular one.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes it’s a black waterfall foam

[@korayturkson9674]

Outstanding.. I know nothing about what you did, but the aesthetics are enough to make me feel like this was a worth-to-watch video!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Koray Turkson thank you very much,

[@adamcoventry4640]

Hi there, great build. I'm currently building a pond for my grandparents, and will be installing rocks. What is that foam glue you're using to secure the rocks in place. Thanks 😊

[@ramonaw.7739]

He recommended black waterfall foam in previous comments! 💕 goodluck in your pond building endeavours 🌱

[@ThePondAdvisor]

You got it black waterfall foam

[@rethawallace7284]

That is beautiful

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@jerryt4053]

Looks good great job From Fontana Ca 👍🏽

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you 🙏

[@dmorh]

Does that landscape foam break down in the water? Could it be used in an aquaponics pond if you were pumping the water into growbeds?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes you can use it in an aquaponics system to divert flowing water, I don't believe it would be a problem but I will probably be safe in saying it's not been tested. I does not break down in water sun light yes a little

[@rebelquadronfpv1065]

Good work! How do you clean the gravel/gunk that collects in the bottom of the pond? Do you ever put a sump at the bottom for easy pumping of gunk from a low point?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Rebel Quadron FPV yes we will drain and clean the pond every 3-5 years, but the wetland will be clean once a season. The gunk gets move around by the fish and high turn over. It’s more like a river system. The gunk settles out in the wetland and waterfall filter. The skimmer also removes a lot of the floating waste. It’s all in the design!

[@rebelquadronfpv1065]

Thanks. What do you use to clean pond and wetland filter. Do you need to remove the pebbles and pump water out with a dirty pump?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Rebel Quadron FPV you don’t have to take any stones out, you may have to move a couple, but that’s the beauty of wetland filters, you wash the filter with mature pond water! How to clean is coming up in future videos. But yes pumping out any gunk, dirty water, out from the pump vault or snorkel. You can use a sludge/waste pump or a good pond vacuum

[@thefate1730]

I just use floating plants to clean it

[@Sweetstyle30]

Great video, clear and concise. I'm in the middle of building my own pond, 3m x 3m x1m, with shelves. Hit a roadblock at the moment trying to decide what liner to use. So much conflicting information on the web as to which is best/most durable/cost effective etc. Do you have any guidance?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

EPDM 1mm metric (45 mil USA)

[@scottmckenzie1162]

Out standing

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you

[@craig-zk7yi]

hi mark really nice job. could you tell me what box skimmer you used and where I could get one from please

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Its an Aquascape (signature 6) surface skimmer, we ship them in. Where about are you? If you want to visit we can supply you. I will dig out the price for you, my personal email address is [e-mail]

[@craig-zk7yi]

The Pond Advisor thanks Mark much appreciated. Il get intouch through email.

[@chrislewis3322]

Love the video was wondering with the white underlay over the liner would that break down or cause algae at all? and how thick minimum would you recommend for the liner?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Kobe Jordan thank you, the over lay does not break down is a fleece material. The liner we use and recommend is 1mm think EPDM rubber.

[@chrislewis3322]

The Pond Advisor thanks heaps so I’m assuming it’s the same stuff that goes under the liner. It’s summer in Australia now so best I start digging but the sad part is koi isn’t allowed in my state :(

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Kobe Jordan yes that is a crazy law, but I totally understand that carp in your rivers/creeks are not native and you have to protect that. Yes get that hole dug and if you need any product in Oz I have a few mates over there that will be able to help you out, email me [e-mail] and I will pass you over their details!!! Keep up the good work down under!!!