Bog/gravel filtration Koi Pond

[@mikeeljahosafats3231]

I had a great pond, until I saw this video.

[@007DarkElf]

Same. Gonna redo my whole setup lol

[@trureef2319]

Me too 😂😂

[@natalieharoldsen3494]

I’ve seen a lot of pond videos and this one is my favorite thus far. Well done!

[@aslansalive]

Had to sign in and comment--for a self-build, this is spectacular! And I'd go so far as to say that even at a professional level this is good...sadly, some "professionals" don't even produce this level of work. Great system, really nice aesthetic too. Well done!

[@frankcunningham184]

Perfect peaceful environment you created Dave. Well done, I want you to help me do my yard too, please.

[@vaper106]

Nice pond and filter. What depth is the bog. And construction photos ?

[@koreanature]

Wow, My best friend, I liked the video very much, thanks you for sharing, stay safe, stay blessed

[@southbeachmiamiart895]

Absolutely beautiful. I want to build one in my courtyard. Before it's too late, grab yourself some mineral oil and splash some on that little wood bridge. It glistens it and protects. Use it on everything.

[@iguanapete3809]

Best one I have seen. Do you run the pump 24/7?

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks alot! Yes, runs 24/7.

[@jamiefox1045]

Nice setup man, I love my pond hobby and always looking for new tips on filtration, the bog system is definitely working out great 👍🏻

[@dongwong297]

I love your setup! Did you know humming birds have an amazing memory? They will migrate every year and come back, they remember plants, animals and humans! So hopefully you see the humming birds for years to come.. Gotta love the little guys.

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

Very nice! Great filtration setup 👍🏼

[@madforit9661]

Water looks polished, Nice job

[@davemead4504]

Great looking pond you have there. Love the bog filter set up

[@jerrychetty2524]

Excellent project brother congratulations on your fantastic work

[@nachis3]

Your videos are awesome. Please make more. And that little creek with the bridge. I want one. Please come help me with mine. It got out of control because my property flooded by Houston a few years ago with hurricane Harvey.

[@brentjohnson3147]

Appreciate that! I'll have to come up with another pond topic worth shooting one of these days . Sorry about the flood issues in Houston...hopefully you can build your pond back better than ever!

[@doher-beesandchickens7420]

What is the size of your bog, and is it just supported by rocks, or do you have wood support? How deep is the pea gravel, if that is what you are using. Your pond and set up is amazing, you have done a great job!

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thank you! The bog is Approx 4' w x 15' L x 1' deep just pea gravel. I have a clean out valve by the fall. Yes, it's a wood frame with 6' stake supports and some rocks.

[@redfinder11]

Best setup I've seen so far. I love the creek and multiple waterfalls. Definitely will be using this as inspiration for my upcoming build. Great job!

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks for the friendly comment. Good luck with your build!!

[@markfranklin8831]

Beautiful pond

[@TryItWithRanch]

really cool set up. if your iris' arent blooming, pull them up a little bit more and keep the roots partially exposed.

[@aquaponicscanada-noadditiv8471]

Beautiful 🤩 pond. Very calming

[@jm-varacam3071]

ce bassin est parfait , Magnifique . vous avez bon gout. Bravo

[@americanopinion5711]

You can pick the peaches with a lightbulb changing pole. Great water feature!

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Very nice just subscribe mate good set up 👍👌good video as well

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks James, that means a lot coming from a Koi Whisperer!

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Brent Johnson lol it is a cool pond mate well done 👍👌

[@barrykoikeepercooper8052]

Great pond mate new subscriber here Manchester England 👍

[@peterfell8171]

I’ve watched a lot of videos on back yard ponds this one is by far the best looking. Thanks for sharing.

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

That is an amazing Pond. I am going to guess you built that?

[@Neon_Aquatics]

Beautiful pond setup and layout. This is the pond I'd want in my backyard. Bog Garden Filter, Waterfalls from every direction, and a creek with a bridge that all empties into the main pond.

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks for the friendly remarks!

[@boxtriker]

Thanks for filming the pond look around Brent lovey pond you have will sub in for bog filter updates I run a what we call veg filter for sorting out Nitrates and full filter system on what I think you call a formal pond over there

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks, much appreciated! Yes, I think the veggie filter vs bog filtration with water plants are a pretty similar idea.

[@onthefence1492]

Is there anyway I can contact you by email? I'm in Texas and want to build another pound but I want to make it at least 5 feet.. was wondering if a permit was needed.. and some other questions

[@rzz9594]

fantastic job ,very idyllic . any toads amphibians,,,???

[@martynskoipondandgarden4581]

that is a cracking pondlike the filtration system might use this on my new pond build thanks martyn

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks, good luck with your pond!

[@martynskoipondandgarden4581]

@@brentjohnson3147 thank you very much my friend 👍

[@stephensingletary8374]

Great setup, but slow that flow rate down, shouldn't really be seeing it flowing over the gravel so much like that

[@phuocnguyenvan7510]

can you give me the email to ask some question about technique man? :D

[@marykirby7344]

What a beautiful pond..... are you available for questions?

[@raymercenilli1400]

love it wheres ur pump at??? what size pump is it like a pool pump curious thanks for any info u can give me

[@joshuaglipa8281]

Where did you get those boulders ?

[@brentjohnson3147]

Hey Joshua, the rocks were a combo of local rock shops, craigslist and my own rock hunting!

[@mwashie]

jealous

[@TimVissow]

Your pond is just amazing

[@robertyboberty7495]

Concise video of a great pond. I’m guessing not your first.

[@PunchiDanuma]

nice

[@kevinwhitmore4401]

Great looking pond. Thanks for sharing.

[@micrafamily1432]

Love it, always like the USA rocking in style of ponds / pools. Maybe one day will work towards a similar setup , very well done

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks, really appreciate it!

[@timothykonkel3546]

How did you build your spillway in the bog filter?

[@swatisquantum]

Love the size. Great job.

[@thefishylife6823]

Not bad at all!!!! I like it!!! Also I think peaches float but I could be wrong

[@kimwilliams6998]

Do the pipes run all along the bottom on your bog with holes?

[@Monstah7]

Beautiful mate, well done..

[@Jescmon]

Great work on the pond Brent. I'm planning on building my pond myself about the dimensions of yours and had planned for a raised bog filtration like you have. I would like to see more of the setup to clean out the bog and more on your skimmer. Thanks

[@Designsbytyramarie]

This is the set up idea I had in mind, but couldn't think of the layout with the plants. Thanks for showing me the way! It's perfect.

[@mattcarbaugh5576]

How are the mosquitos? Are you doing anything about them? Or is there a feature they don't like about it that prevents them from breeding like crazy?

[@brentjohnson3147]

Hey Matt, I have really never had a mosquito problem. The water turns over a few times an hour. Pretty sure my fish would eat any larvae that happened to get past the system.

[@johnlysic6727]

Very very nice - thank you for showing your system - it looks pretty effective

[@LordRubino]

Amazing pond and lovely hummingbird

[@ingesexton811]

I love this pond. I'm not into ponds that are just covered with rocks. Yours is a great balance of rock and the grass and plants. Love it!

[@dvt6481]

Wow , great job bro .

[@camley4463]

That water quality simply attest how well you did with your pond - awesome job! May I know how old this pond is… What an inspiration 🤩

[@kimwilliams6998]

How much standing water is in the bog? Between the gravel and the top of the water? Hope that makes sense

[@NS0O-EN33ec]

Beautiful job. I don’t know your area, but, any winter issues with the bog filter?

[@anhdoan9294]

Super nice pond and awesome filtration design! Is your pond bare liner or rock bottom? Is the bottom drain connected directly to pump or to pre-filter? Thanks

[@barrykoikeepercooper8052]

Looks real good water looks so clear well done good job new subscriber Barry Manchester England 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@ronwilson330]

How are things holding up now that it has been almost 3 years? I use bog filtration also and am contemplating the “koi” thing. Any pros /cons would be greatly appreciated! Great video btw.

[@LampWaters]

Are you using return jets or just air?

[@matt281075]

Hey I'm back and I have to say it really is a nice set up lovely pond 👌

[@scottkramer481]

Amazing. Just a great pond. very nice job

[@ozarkdaredevils]

Excellent quite and peaceful ...... You created that perfect place .

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Great job. I need to add another box filter to mine. Pond looks amazing. Very nice job. I tried to make mine natural looking as well.

[@lopeusw1153]

Does anyone know the POND SKIMMER he is using ? I need a large one like that one because my skimmer is too small for my pond, it would be appreciated if anyone can give me a link or name. Or maybe where he got it? Thanks!

[@brentjohnson3147]

Hi there, thats an Easy Pro skimmer.

[@lopeusw1153]

@@brentjohnson3147 thanks !

[@birdsownhouse8700]

Awesome ❤️❤️ beautiful

[@MillionaireMan3178]

Wow, nice pond. Do you have a video of how you built it?

[@michaelmckeethen5039]

Very nice job. Did you build that filter or purchase it?

[@daviddelasho4262]

Awesome.

[@bulanugama2973]

How i wish i cud have a bog system nice and peaceful pond

[@davidwonder3633]

Not gonna lie the aerator makes it look allot worse.... nice pond however

[@bellaangel8373]

WOW! You have a Beautiful pond!! ✌😊

[@lwyatt5431]

Cool setup! I'm looking for some inspiration of converting my small swimming pool to a swimming pond. This has given me some of the best ideas yet!

[@kimuseni]

very nice natural filtration system

[@PaulConnor100]

beautiful pond and waterfall planning on building similar but more like a stream 1/3 of width, did you need to use aqua blocks or is this just a added expense.

[@brentjohnson3147]

Hey Paul, sounds like a nice build! I think it just depends entirely on the dimensions and goals for your project and honestly I don't know enough about aqua blocks at this point to have an opinion. I've still been happy with my current setup for what that's worth. Best of luck!

[@PaulConnor100]

@@brentjohnson3147 I take your just using a liner and skimmer/ bog and the pump is sucking the water from the pond and circulating it.

[@jackwhitetron]

What an amazing pond!

[@ermin3984]

I want to copy this :)

[@huey8431]

Beautiful pond!

[@jaycharles9548]

How do you pr3vent Cranes and Herons eating your fish ?

[@brentjohnson3147]

I have lost a few fish to herons for sure over the years. I have a little schnauzer that has been good at scaring them away. Once she spooks them they dont seem to come back. How's that for an unconventional answer! The depth of the pond along the edges also helps. I dont really like to net the pond until winter.

[@clarkriccobuono3903]

Nice work Brent, pond is awesome

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks a lot Clark, Good luck with your pond endeavors!

[@davidminton9937]

Great video, fab landscaping, and so good to see a pond Not Overstocked with loads of fish. 👍

[@LukeJ270]

Awesome pond you've got there! Nice job!

[@southernladyz4856]

Beautiful, looks like you put a lot of work into this.

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks! It was quite a bit of work for sure, but so far it's been worth it.

[@noviewidjaya2684]

Wow perfect.. Auto suport channel..

[@leoromero1263]

Absolutely beautiful

[@raymondmichielini6021]

this is beautiful and well designed one of the best i have ever seen

[@kathysemrau2301]

There are fruit pickers you can buy at nursery stores or online so you can reach the peaches. Also a net might work too. Your pond is lovely.😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@brentjohnson3147]

Great thought, thanks Kathy!

[@pattimartin7511]

I love your set up. One of my favorites

[@janineloftin2151]

I love how you designed your pond. You have the nicest looking bog that I have seen. Most bogs are not incorporated very well, yet yours looks like just another path for the water to flow. Once again, an extremely well thought out design. 🌸

[@cindycyr4272]

Wow beautiful…

[@stevesessions2911]

Are you using a single pump? If so what pump?

[@brentjohnson3147]

Hi Steve, I'm currently using one 8,000 GPH Easy Pro pump. I'm sending water 3 places and it provides plenty of pressure.

[@ourlifegottoloveit4419]

awesome job , I'm planning on doing a 55'x45' pond with a 15'x5'x5' intake bay , and with the extra dirt doing an15'x10'x5' upland bog with a stream and waterfall myself well done sir

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thats going to be a sweet setup!! Good luck with your project👍

[@crispychknwings9829]

How does it handle winter? Does everything revive ?

[@brentjohnson3147]

I shut the main fall off for the coldest months of winter and just leave the aerator going. Yes, everything comes back great!

[@eduardonajera9673]

Beautiful property congratulations!

[@mickeyward5945]

Amazing little piece of paradise.

[@kingjeffishere]

nice unique build!

[@KoiTimeUSA]

very nice setup.. how do you remove the solids? any new updates?

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks! I have a 4" ball valve at the end of my bog. I have a 15' x 4" pipe that I plug into it. When opened up with the pump running the solids are brought to the top and pushed out. I have 4" pipe running in a tree like pattern under the gravel that the water flows through up into the gravel. When the valve is open, the dirty water does not run over the fall into the pond. I luckily have a common area behind my home to send the water to. In the warmer seasons I will do this every 1.5 to 2 weeks or as needed. I made a stick / tool to move the gravel around during this process which brings lots of solids to the top and out the drain. Works great for me, but probably not for everyone. When the weather warms up I will share a demo video of my process when it warms up!

[@robertadams4799]

Amazing pond! Thanks for sharing.

[@zoltantakacs9840]

very nice,i just build my pond/3000gallon/.Realy like your bog filter.! I build next season

[@brentjohnson3147]

Thanks Zoltan! Good luck with your new Pond / Bog Setup!