Build a mini pond with misty waterfall

Build an Exotic Mini Indoor Pond with Misty Waterfall DIY
I used a black FRP tub (FRP Lily pond 18" diameter) for this project which I had bought from The Green Tag, a local garden store. It holds approximately 20 litres of water.
The idea is to build a mini indoor pond with plants and a misty waterfall.
I proceeded to cut pieces of foam board to build a vault for the submersible pump. I used black silicone sealant for the job. A window was also cut out on the front and covered with window screen mesh to allow water into the vault. Making a separate compartment or vault for the pump is important to keep the pump free of debris and make maintenance easy. Next I created a hardscape by joining driftwood and Seiryu rocks with filter floss and superglue. This technique works great by providing larger surface area for bonding while joining uneven surfaces. This hardscape will sit freely on the rim of the tub and can be removed easily in case needed during maintenance. I placed the pump in the vault and ran a quick water test. It all worked fine and I was happy with the waterfall too.
Next I laid down a layer of aquasoil in the tub and capped with with river sand. Aquasoil has all essential nutrients that plants need to grow.
I created a minimal underwater hardscape with Seiryu stones in the centre of the tub below the waterfall area. This will soften the landing of the waterfall. I also added some texture around the rocks with ADA gravel.
I proceeded with planting aquatic plants starting with Myriophyllum aquaticum (Parrots feather), a Microsorum pteropus (aquatic Staghorn Fern), Camomba caroliniana and Hydrocotyle tripartita. Next I placed some common terrestrial plants (which grow very well in water) in between the network of the driftwood. I used regular Pothos, Monstera adansonii, Syngonium variegated and a Bromeliad. The roots of all these plants except the Bromeliad will be in water and is expected to grow well. The Bromeliad is an epiphytic plant and its base was wrapped in moss and mounted on the driftwood with a cable tie. It would however need to be sprayed with water on a regular basis to keep it hydrated. I also placed a pot of Dwarf Papyrus at the back behind the Bromeliad to add more texture to the overall design. The pump was installed in the vault and turned on. The compartment was covered with a wad of filter floss to keep debris out of the vault. The waterfall was adjusted for desired flow. Next some Christmas moss was placed along the waterfall outlet area in the cracks and crevices of the wood and rocks. Salvinia floaters were added on the water surface. Nexy I installed a mist maker at the back and turned it on. As the mist started flowing the final design came to life. I think it has come together very well. I also hope to add a couple of guppies and some snails to this mini pond in a couple of weeks. And I might add a sponge filter in future to help with basic filtration.
Material buying links:
Submersible pump - amzn.eu/d/eLPxBZM
Mist maker - amzn.eu/d/1ZM12E8
Aquasoil - amzn.eu/d/jjCndhW
Sand - amzn.eu/d/0UZTrOr
Driftwood - amzn.eu/d/54aURVU
Silicone - amzn.eu/d/6Lh6jPw
Silicone gun - amzn.eu/d/ji8jmAh
Superglue - amzn.eu/d/bW1voQb
Window screen mesh - amzn.eu/d/hMGipdu
Timestamps:
0:00 - The tub for mini pond
0:06 - Building the vault for the submersible pump
1:20 - Creating the hardscape
1:59 -Installing the pump and running a water test
2:31 - Adding aquasoil substrate capped with river sand
3:05 - Underwater hardscape
3:39 - Planting aquatic plants
3:58- Planting terrestrial plants
5:25 - Installing a mist maker
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[@brooksBG1]

Thanks! Such a beautiful, peaceful, inviting-looks mini pond, one could stare at for hours!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Appreciate the Super Thanks! Thank you so much.

[@87TOgirl]

Wow unbelievably gorgeous thank you so much for the tips!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Glad you like it. Thanks

[@stellaschwartz4881]

So beautiful!!! I am so inspired and will try to make one. thank you for sharing your talent!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@varinderjitvlogandgardening]

awesome

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[@mariavivish7998]

It’s such a painstaking job but you make it look so effortless. And it’s wonderful how giving you are with your tips and instructions

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@TerrAqua]

Great as usual 🙂👋

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[@roshaqua]

Wondfull,,,,love it❤

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[@carolquance3183]

love your precision and neatness when creating. I need one of these in my life lol

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@Gahmeleos]

such an awesome build!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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i love it frank from germany

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[@vinitamorrison3308]

What a beautiful creation! It is gorgeous!

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Amazing build! Looks like it came from a video game and I love it

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So beutiful,i like it

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Just WOW!!! My gosh it's beautiful

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Omg.... This is next level... Fabulous

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Mind blowing idea ❤💛

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@frankweinhard9561]

verry nice

[@Liam-fr3sy]

Well done! Love it. I can really see your inspiration and building techniques from Serpa and Asu.😁 Keep it going!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@oindrilamitra4196]

Mystic magical ❤

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[@CardsbyMaaike]

I love it!

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[@dawnt6791]

That wood and rock structure is INCREDIBLE!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@MoloyDutta]

Stunning!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@debbieclayton9166]

Wow, you are really creative! I love it and now I will make one for myself but cycle it and add tiny fish instead of the mist. Bravo!

[@GurlInTheDark]

Just lovely!😍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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Beautiful! ❤

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Wow 👌

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@Bb13190]

So beautiful ! I did not knew the channel before, I will binge your other videos !! Thanks a lot

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Welcome to the channel. Thanks

[@user-mx5uc6zl1u]

Amazing ...Glorious

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@GoodSamaritan1972]

Hi...wonderful project. Lovely as with all your other projects. Can i know how you prepared the river sand before using it in this setup? As i am sure it is not safe to be adding it just after drying into any setup for fear of it harbouring any pests or bugs that could potentially harm your inhabitants in the pond.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. I buy branded/packaged river sand which had been washed and disinfected and ready for use. I usually do not collect and use directly from nature.

[@tharius78]

Beautiful ❤️

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@rosethewanderer3485]

so beautiful

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[@khshitijsharma1751]

Gorgeous

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@HogwartsCastle-md6lt]

Wow this is amazing and exactly what I was looking for to make for my centre table. So amazing and beautiful 😍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@dromesb8319]

Love the mist.

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What an exceptionally beautiful idea!👌🏻

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaels5705]

Nice design. We get a humidity of less than 8 at times. Do you think the water in the waterfall will let the humidity be high enough for that design to survive in 100+ degrees fahrenheit temperatures on a shady balcony?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. Yes it should if mist maker is installed

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Wow!❤❤❤

[@joaoluizalexandrino4504]

Fenomenal 🎉

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Muy bonito!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@albertluther9601]

Can you use more relaxing classic music pieces on your videos

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

I have used classical music in some of the older videos. The YT library is getting pretty limited for me now-days. Appreciate the feedback and suggestion.

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Very relaxing. I ho pe i can find the materials here

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Muito legal

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

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[@mousonasircar784]

Wonderful. Where did you get the bowl?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. From a local garden store called The Green Tag

[@NylonStrings46]

Hi....Good video....What is filter Floss????

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Filter floss is basically a padding that's designed to catch larger waste and debris in a tank. It's usually built with one sturdy side so water can flow through it effectively. It is flexible and can be cut to fit a wide variety of filters.

[@NylonStrings46]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist Thanks....

[@ikaywilliams603]

Beautiful! How do you do the smoke effect?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

As shown in the video. With a mist maker . Thank you

[@saimanie6739]

Can you tell about Lighting used.?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

I am using a 24watt led ring light

[@Green-Learnings]

Hello, where to get such pot ? And what about filteration and water changes in this set up ?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Source of tub in the description. Submersible pump vault with filter floss will aid in filtration. Filtration media can be added in the vault too. Submerged plants will also help with filtration. Weekly 40% water change recommended.

[@rosethewanderer3485]

where can I biy the pump/mist maker?Thanks

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Amazon

[@sapper256]

Can fish be in there with the mister?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes

[@FifaWdits]

Hi can you help ke

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Let me know your query

[@FifaWdits]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist All of my aquatic + soil plants are dying suddenly

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@FifaWdits difficult to comment without taking a closer look at the setup.