AWESOME SLEEPER KOI POND

[@dxbdxb242]

Lovely pond and immaculate garden thank you for sharing

[@koiCompetitions]

DXB DXB no worries mate

[@MisterMitchMM]

Beautiful Home and garden. Pond is fabulous. Excellent work. All the best. Mitch

[@PaulHere1953]

Looks fabulous. It’s amazing what you can do, when you set your mind to it. Well done!

[@koiCompetitions]

Thanks for watching.

[@shaunchenley]

Cracking pond, has given me a few things to think about. Well done

[@koiCompetitions]

shaunchenley glad it’s helped mate

[@boostjunkieMike]

Amazing setup. Perfect. I love the flowers as well.❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🏾😎👏🏾 thanks for sharing.

[@ANDY-we7mr]

nice pond mate i love the drum filter so better than a nexus

[@chriswilliams5780]

That is one stunning pond brilliant job thank you for the upload I enjoyed every minute hope you do some follow up posts Chris

[@koiCompetitions]

Chris Williams will be posting a new pond visit every week from now on hopefully👍

[@progressivepondkeeping]

Well done to that chap. Amazing build for 1st pond

[@koiCompetitions]

budget pond keeping yes very impressive, well thought out and done.

[@mike-mack]

Thank you

[@ynwa3476]

Great work.I would be tempted to sit in the pond with a cold beer in the hot weather.

[@koiCompetitions]

YNWA me too 100%

[@boxtriker]

Nice looking pond and nice garden wish I was more of a gardener I can do the pond bit but gardening is out of my comfort and free time zone

[@koiCompetitions]

boxtriker I’m the same mate, not green fingered at all.

[@MBMG_Dhatboitray]

One word... Amazing!!!

[@koiCompetitions]

Mbmg Tray thanks man

[@MBMG_Dhatboitray]

@@koiCompetitions no prob

[@will9603]

Your voice and the sound of the shower is relaxing

[@koiCompetitions]

Will Singh thanks for watching👍

[@whitewatergold6782]

superb !.. now to enjoy it as it matures.

[@koiCompetitions]

White Water Gold I’m sure they will, should be posting another build on Wednesday

[@timtimson2067]

Brilliant idea to have the glass round the top of the pond. A lot of people new to keeping koi don't realize that they can, and do jump out from time to time. Nothing worse than coming out your house into the garden to see one of your beautiful fish flapping around, or even dead on the grass beside the pond.

[@matthewrimmer8616]

Wow that's pond is amazing garden looks great too great job

[@mikey673442]

Lovely looking pond.

[@sheila220947]

Wow that’s a pond and a half, it’s absolutely gorgeous love the koi’s always thought they were magnificent fish.

[@robbieroche6779]

fab job mate looks the part and very suddddddding exclelent for ppl like me who suffers anxiety and depression its very theraputic great job...............

[@koiCompetitions]

robbie roche no problems at all mate, thanks for reaching out👍

[@DavesKoiPond]

Great looking pond! this was a real inspiration for my current new pond build, it's such a shame this pond has now been shut down...

[@mike-mack]

It most definitely has not 😂

[@DavesKoiPond]

@@mike-mack sorry mate, after seeing your Aqua source drum, momotaro bakki shower & BHM, flow friend pump, and ASHP for sale I assumed you had shut it down. it's great news that it hasn't! any updates on the new filtration? ;-)

[@mike-mack]

@@DavesKoiPond not sure why but I’ve only just got the notification for this reply lol. I’m still using a drum and moving bed but a smaller drum (filtreau) and bigger moving bed. I decided to cash out on the expensive equipment and get some of the money back I put in, didn’t feel it was needed and haven’t regretted it

[@chantalhoppenbrouwers3784]

beautiful pond i have a koipond to around as big as yours nice greetings from belgium

[@jeroennishikigoi1164]

Very nice video! Really good quality!

[@d4l72lee9]

Beautiful looking pond

[@archer1483]

Man, incredible setup!

[@koiCompetitions]

stephan miles done a good job hasn’t he👍

[@archer1483]

@@koiCompetitions absolutely amazing looking! Nice and modern , super clean lines! Absolutely love it

[@koiCompetitions]

stephan miles thanks for watching and commenting bud👍

[@gavinkiely5467]

Lovely pond,great build and looks super. I'd of put a viewing window in however,would look stunning but it's a superb pond and fits the garden perfectly.

[@trevorgraham2663]

Totally agree...I'm currently looking at something impressive for the garden (not sure about making the leap into koi though) but a viewing window will be a must

[@PK-hc1hb]

Great build, very beautiful. I put a small plastic pond in the ground 12 years ago .....didn't like it so done the same as you. I looked into kio ponds and built right across the garden so the only way over to the other side was via a stainless framed arch bridge. 6ft deep Japanese style garden and pond. Now 12 years on I'm still loving it 😁 Have you thought about a pagoda over the top ? Stop the direct sun light.

[@koiCompetitions]

I'm pretty sure he has done now, will do a follow up at some point though.

[@mike-mack]

@@koiCompetitions The pergola has gone already mate lol, I didn't like it. I've made a few other changes though and will be making some more soon so you're welcome to do a follow up

[@mike-mack]

I did put a pergola over it Peter but then didn't like it so took it back down again - can be seen at the end of the video on my page titled 'Momotaro bakki shower filter upgrade' if you're interested, felt a bit too big for the garden

[@PK-hc1hb]

Yeah I see it just now. You don't know until you try. The pond still looks great 😊 I broke my bottom drain dome getting a coat hanger out😭😭, just waiting for the water to get warmer then get the diving gear on and down to fix it. Maybe sit down the bottom of the pond for an hour watching the kio swim around. Great job you done on the pond👍

[@koiCompetitions]

@@mike-mack 😂😂shortest a pergola has lasted that I reckon. Definitely have to catch up again after all this is over. Hope you're well mate.

[@kimuseni]

Very nice koi pond built

[@koiCompetitions]

kimuseni thanks

[@GuidoCremie]

Awesome pond, very well done.

[@koiCompetitions]

Guido Cremie thanks for watching

[@MilosStevanovic1]

Cool guy, would love to have you as a neighbor. Awesome job on that pond.

[@koidiaries]

Very nice, great pond

[@koiCompetitions]

Andrew Daily cheers mate👍

[@flipflopsneeded]

Awesome pond mate.

[@koiCompetitions]

flipflopsneeded thanks for watching👍

[@AquariumAdventures]

Looks great - planning a mini version of this myself!

[@koiCompetitions]

Aquarium Adventures if you need any help just let me know👍

[@AquariumAdventures]

@@koiCompetitions You may live to regret that offer :-) First challenge "How do I break it to the kids that their trampoline is getting binned in favour of a pond..."

[@koiCompetitions]

Aquarium Adventures honestly mate your welcome to get in touch if you have any questions when it comes to construction. Yeah that might be a bit of a battle, even I’m edging the trampoline😂

[@ThoseWhoKnowZ18]

Are there any easy to understand Facebook groups/forums for a newbie ? Recently bought a house with a great garden and an ideal space for a 2.4m x 4m pond, but having never ever had a pond it would but great to have some easy to process information to read

[@zombieman9559]

It is a beautiful pond it's even enjoyable watching the pond thru the video.

[@koiCompetitions]

Zombie Man thanks for watching👍

[@jop1928]

Great pond, Michael did you buy the cascade waterfall as one peice? Or is it just a blade at the bottom? Thank you

[@jeffreymiichael1603]

Nice pond well done.

[@mikeeljahosafats3231]

Excellent!!

[@charlieboyvespa8610]

Wow absolutely fantastic I'd love to see that in the flesh one day. Proud

[@davidperrin1675]

That pond looks great

[@RamseysDIYKoiPond]

Love this pond.... awsome job done 👍👌🐟

[@wudangmtn]

Very nice!

[@koiCompetitions]

wudangmtn cheers for watching mate

[@richd-koi]

Very nice pond. If only I had ten grand when I was building mine.

[@larryharson510]

This guy must be a builder; no amateur could do it to this level.

[@mike-mack]

Thanks, but i'm not a builder, i'm an ecommerce manager lol

[@charmnGUY]

Great looking pond, professional quality at a fraction of the cost! This is how I'd build it, save money for quality fish!

[@user-in9xo6zo9p]

great work. very neat. sleepers are great... when are you putting in a diving board ??

[@dhonnavlogs4830]

nice video and content.thank you gor sharing .see you.👍👍👍

[@JoeyPierce]

This is fantastic

[@koiCompetitions]

Joey Pierce thanks for watching mate

[@antwonkyle292]

Great job!

[@Technologyadvisor1]

need help have pond one air pump fitting 18mm I need to adapt to 8mm air pipe any ideas? The pump came with a rubber tube that is about 18mm but can not seem to find a fitting for my large air stone that has a 8mm pipe.2

[@clemo221987]

I’d love something like this one day 🤞🏻

[@koiCompetitions]

Gareth Clements I’m sure you will get one👍

[@cookierblx72892]

Where did you get the glass rails from?

[@KhaLe-ne6ql]

Wow brilliant mate!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏🍻🍻🍻👍🏻💪🏻

[@tbenton266]

Outstanding! Where did you buy the filter? Thanks.

[@TheRealFishingTackleChannle]

Yo this is sick!!

[@clarkykoi6085]

Hey mate Where did you get that black / glass to go on top of the pond?

[@maurer3d]

For those of you in America (like me), A sleeper is what we call a Railroad Tie.

[@claybomb1064]

Thanks. I was wondering what they were talking about 🤣

[@IJm3]

Railroad tie 😂 😂 man Americans have really butchered our language

[@daveturner343]

Great vidio, quick question. Has the Pond got a box welded liner?

[@koiCompetitions]

Yes mate it has.

[@mazzerattimike8695]

Excellent pond mate......wasn't the accent i was expecting though 😂......great job on the artificial grass too

[@mike-mack]

That's my parents fault - raising me in Birmingham

[@MikeZak101]

lovely built pond, not sure if you would know but I have been wanting to put a top surround around mine with the glass etc like this but have never known what to use or where to source the materials from, any info would be appreciated, thanks

[@koiCompetitions]

Michael Zak I believe the metal is from the aluminium shop website and the viewing panels are Perspex, you can get those from JBR plastics. I’m sure Michael will answer if he see’s the comment.

[@MikeZak101]

@@koiCompetitions many thanks for your help

[@mike-mack]

@@MikeZak101 i got the perspex from www.theplasticman.co.uk you can use any materials for the upstands/hand rails as long as they're exterior rated, so stainless steel, coated aluminum, pvc etc

[@ivanstremetskiy6238]

Well bone, very beautiful.

[@koiCompetitions]

Ivan Stremetskiy thanks man

[@rockfella27]

Amazing!!

[@koiCompetitions]

Vivek Sood cheers mate

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Very nice pond mate if you are ever in Devon you can have a video of my pond 😂😂👍👌

[@koiCompetitions]

James THE KOI whisperer it’s a bit of a trek but you never know😂

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Lol was only joking think I have put enough videos of my pond on my channel lol and I all most got the 1k subs lol happy days

[@koiCompetitions]

James THE KOI whisperer keep it up mate👍

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Springbank Koi And Aquatics thanks mate as I will do it’s quite good fun marking the videos

[@philbond9413]

Very very nice

[@koiCompetitions]

Phil Bond thanks for watching😀

[@alberico74]

Hi thats an amazing pond you have made. I am about to build my own new pond, new house, will it be possible to see your plans to take ideas etc. Many Thanks

[@stewvlogs5084]

I really miss having a pond and koi. My last pond was in ground in full sun and I have learnt a lot since then. Now I have moved I plan to have an above ground sleeper pond. This one is amazing, great job 👍

[@mike-mack]

Thank you

[@benmorten9577]

@@mike-mack how big is you pond pal ??

[@smallkoipondgermany4088]

Beautiful pond and koi. It seems very professional. How much food do the koi get each day? Greetings from Germany

[@gogotravelreview]

So beautiful

[@koiCompetitions]

GOGO Travel Reviews thanks for watching👍

[@joewalker293]

Very nice

[@koiCompetitions]

Joe Walker thanks for commenting, hope your well pal

[@Crepit1]

nice!!! Good luck with the birds lol

[@jakewaters9802]

Could you please let me know how you put the pump hose through your sleepers?

[@nasovlamingi]

Is the glass to prevent them jumping out ?

[@κΩβλα]

beautiful koi pond it is. i'd like to construct this one. howmuch does it cost?

[@paulsampson1523]

Stunning pond , your heat source pump does it heat pond to lower than 15 deg , been looking on website , I’d like to go down to 10 deg over winter 🥶

[@koiCompetitions]

Yes they can do, know a few people using them and they are all very happy.

[@mike-mack]

The minimum the stat goes to is 15 but you can offset it in the settings to get it lower, there's a video on my channel now to show how to do it, only takes a minute or two

[@paulsampson1523]

Michael Mackenzie thanks for your reply 👍happy ponding 😎

[@BlingKingMarvellous]

Hi mate, nice looking pond, Im thinking of making my current pond bigger and sleepers would be an easy way to do it. I am just a bit concerned on how the sleepers will weather over time. They look nice when new, But possibly not so nice over time. My question for you is, What is the top wood treated with, or what do you intend treating it with that wont effect the fish when it rains ? Thanks

[@mike-mack]

The sleepers will silver over time, they look better as they age. P2 superseal is a fish safe wood preserve, i've used it on the end cuts

[@JB12132]

Lovely pond, super neat and the finish blends it in to the garden. Can I ask a couple of questions please? How many litres is it? Also the thickness of the sleepers and length. And I take it there is a concrete base which these sleepers sit on, are they bolted into the concrete base? Sorry for the questions, working on ideas for my new pond and to do this instead of block would be great and as I have not seen a pond this large done in sleepers it's inspiring. Thank you.

[@koiCompetitions]

Jonathan Bacon I think I’ve replied to your email now, if you need anything else just let me know.

[@kimpham-usa1112]

oh my god. it so relax.. thanks..

[@koiCompetitions]

Kim Pham - USA thanks for watching

[@matthewfowkes2910]

100% amazing

[@koiCompetitions]

The fish channel # thanks guys

[@mattyburrows9059]

what size are them sleepers laa and where did you get them..they look alot bigger than the 200x100

[@mattsonhobbies6966]

Hello again just quick question have you got a skimmer on this pond 👍

[@michaeldurrans316]

Were did you get the glass and framing from ?

[@jenson1569]

08:08 what is that and what does it do?

[@philiprogers9258]

Please can you tell me where you got the glass from .

[@philiprogers9258]

I want to know that to .

[@adeelshaikh2129]

Nice one

[@koiCompetitions]

HOUSE OF CICHLIDS thanks mate

[@shaunleonard8146]

Thanks Guy's, really enjoyed watching that,Lovely set up! Can you please tell me the size of the pond and how many gallons? Thank you.

[@koiCompetitions]

shaun leonard hopefully Michael will see this and tell you the dimensions but it’s 4000 gallons if I remember correctly.

[@mike-mack]

Thanks Shaun, its 4.2m x 2.23m x 1.9m deep, it is 4000g including filtration

[@shaunleonard8146]

@@mike-mack Thank you

[@shaunleonard8146]

@@koiCompetitions Thank you

[@koiCompetitions]

shaun leonard no worries

[@williamnewlands1177]

Is there an overflow, new to this and thinking of building one with sleepers.

[@d4l72lee9]

That good price, plus what the running cost keep the pond running

[@vgillusion7688]

Hey woow great pond mate. I've got a pond just a bit bigger than that. I love that glass and frame hes got ive been looking everywhere for it. Any chance you could tell me where it's from or what its called thank you. And keep up the good work 👏

[@oneup1098]

awesome pond build as a private pond strange they found yours amazing though any thoughts on a pdf build guide 👀📧 just saying

[@koiCompetitions]

One UP as a hobbyist I’m searching out different builds and ideas. It’s amazing how differently people do things but the similarities of what they do right and the same is uncanny. Maybe in the future a pdf of the recommended pond build will be something to consider.

[@madforit9661]

Nice pond and fish, our you shopping at Spring Bank Koi?

[@BlingKingMarvellous]

Looks nice but..... The problem with sleepers if your unlucky like me is..... over time, the termites and other insects etc can eat the whole inside of 1, it obviously takes a while but eventually if it happens your be redoing it. Better off IMO just doing it out of block to begin with. they aint gonna eat concrete, Also IMO, sleepers are like fence panels, Nice when they are new, but they never stay like it and you can never paint them the same as they were originally.

[@gman1087]

Totally inspireational...im gonna build one.....012 k though...how did the other half get on about cost? I fact whole garden well tidy.

[@koiCompetitions]

G Man il let Michael answer that one, thanks for watching though.

[@mike-mack]

All good, I'm not living in the shed.

[@kymdesouza2025]

Hi absolutely love your pond, may I ask where you got the metal and glass edging from?

[@koiCompetitions]

Kym Desouza I think Michael said it was from the aluminium shop website.

[@mike-mack]

i got the perspex from www.theplasticman.co.uk you can use any materials for the upstands/hand rails as long as they're exterior rated, so stainless steel, coated aluminum, pvc etc

[@mrbigmel3]

nice pond mate .....my retro pond bottom drain works great on a 3 k pond .....im not going chage it

[@sephuk]

great video mate, show a bit more of the filtration on them if you can

[@koiCompetitions]

sephuk to be fair there was a couple of shots I missed, that will come with experience of doing them though I suppose.

[@sephuk]

@@koiCompetitions Its a great idea mate looking at peoples ponds! camera work is great too. Chag05_Les on vimeo did a couple years ago and asked what the water parameters and gallonage was and a look at the filteration etc too, theres not anyone really doing much koi stuff now on youtube apart from you.

[@koiCompetitions]

sephuk like I say I definitely missed a few bits, tried to look on Vimeo but it charges you to even go on now🤷‍♂️ I’ve made a checklist of questions and shots to get now, your mind goes a bit blank otherwise😂

[@tillycorbett1761]

Does anyone have a video of how the perspex is fitted would like to do that to mine

[@oh-zg6kc]

what is your pond size? width x length look very nice

[@steveo2053]

Beautiful pond/set up pal, I’m building my own with sleepers, can I ask what size they are? Are they the 100mm x 200mm x 2400mm Cheers Steve

[@oneup1098]

IF THE POND WAS CONTAINED LIKE A GREEN HOUSE AND THE SPRAY BAR WAS USED LIKE A MISTER HOW COOL AND WHAT KIND OF IMPACT TO THE ECO SYSTEM FOR THE FISH - PLANT LIFE ETC. JUST A THOUGHT WINTER AIN'T FAR OFF

[@oneup1098]

thanks for the likes you never know Kew gardens on steroids dad stuff ** wink wink **

[@mike-mack]

Was a pleasure Sir. I messed up on the below ground depth, its 1.20 below ground, not 1.40

[@koiCompetitions]

Michael Mackenzie thanks again for your time mate, much appreciated.

[@cbcluckyii4042]

Beautiful setup. I have a tiny pond that I inherited from previous owner of the house. Didn't know urban Toronto would have so many predators. Do you have to worry about predators? I have to worry about herons, alley cats, possum, racoons and I saw an owl before but I don't think they eat fish

[@koiCompetitions]

Paul Tran we have herons, they are about the worst culprit. Some fishing line tied over the top of the pond tends to deter them though.

[@mikeSmith-pv9fd]

How do you keep birds from eating your fish?.thats a very nice pond.

[@mike-mack]

just those screens around the pond, they're supposed to stop them from being able to land and perch at the side of the pond - i've not had any issues so far

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

84k views mate quality well done mate I just done a new video of my mates pond