Building A 600 Gallon Pool Pond For Cheap!

In this weeks video I'll be going over my pond build in detail. From the exact products I've used to the cost of each product used. I'll show you how everything works and the final cost of my project. I was aiming for around $1 per gallon. Come see how it all works and maybe I'll inspire you to build your own!
Pool Pond Parts List:
Intex Pool - www.amazon.com/Intex-Rectangu...
Jebao DCT 15000 Pump - www.amazon.com/Jebao-DCT-1500...
Greenhouse Roofing Panels - www.homedepot.com/p/Suntuf-26...

[@jeffypaul7457]

U are the best youtuber other people don't show the parts they use. But u are showing all the pool pond parts. Thank you.

[@sethbrown97]

Im doing this exact build man. 1000 gallon pool, 32 gallon trash can filter, 4,000 gph pump with controller. The whole deal. Thanks man nice easy and cheap set up

[@letuinchi]

Earned my like with the dad joke haha and youre one of the only other guys with a pool in his house lol

[@seankiesser6356]

I'd have used Lava Rock instead of the Pot Scrubbers. It would have been 10 bucks or so for a Bag that would have given the same volume, but probably thirty times the surface area for the Bacteria to populate on.

[@Black_SoulGem]

I'm doing the mini intex pool pond set up for my goldfish. And I couldn't be more excited for the build. Great to know about the insulation. I live in Ohio and I'm planning to put them in my sunroom so I definitely need that for in the winter.

[@tylerperlow2612]

Interested in doing one of these outside. This video helped a lot with the idea of it as well as tips to keep it cost efficient. Especially for living in New York where weather fluctuates. Thanks so much for the help!

[@elmargudiel664]

Love the ingenuity

[@inventoryking]

Those lids are the way to go, I have been using them for over a year. Love the STC-1000, I use those too. Nice video Matt!

[@aaronjaystephens8714]

I've used those STC for years, mostly on incubators for eggs ;)

[@jamiezrr]

Brilliant break down! One of the best I’ve seen! Id love to see the filter build. Keep the videos coming!

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks Jamie I think my next video will be on this!

[@universalgardensolutions2550]

Awesome job Matt we love to come see your build.

[@coltsmiff1132]

Welcome to the club of best dads ever!!!

[@annasflorafauna7133]

Happy New year to you Matt, the pond is looking awesome and glad the build pretty much stuck to your budget. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks for watching Anna, Happy New Year!

[@warrendavies1592]

Awesome bro! finally big Matt is back glad u and ur family had a good Christmas 👍🏼

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Yeah man it's a fight sometimes but I'm trying to do the grind with these videos

[@warrendavies1592]

Matt’s Monster Fish yeah I hear that mate well ur videos always awesome and educational for monster fish keepers so keep up the good work bro 🤙🏽 always look forward to ur videos

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks bro 2019 is gonna be epic!

[@warrendavies1592]

Matt’s Monster Fish yeah mate can’t wait got my big tank nearly done so gonna be a good year of monster fish 👍🏼

[@lostforgotten1367]

Awesome pond! Inspiring me tto build one myself

[@chirsrementeria269]

Thats Amazing

[@mattdechalk7619]

That's a dope set up nice vid

[@askvanita]

Nice informative video. Thanks for sharing

[@AysusColoma]

Really cool!thanks for the link , was looking to get a pool pond going outside where the sun is directly hitting the pond throughout the whole day

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

You're welcome!

[@Tropicalfishcrazechannel]

Great video

[@Charlie-ct5fd]

what a nice intro keep up the good work

[@nothingnothing2080]

Great vid

[@Tygor3533]

Great video doing this soon

[@NoSaltBP.org.]

H Matt: Very nice. Watched and full view!

[@vincentcronin3361]

New to your channel. I love this pond! Great idea! Cheers! I wish i could've had this in my apartment maybe my koi would still be alive. I moved them to an outside pond and they got a bacterial infection and died. Had them for over a year. They were all pretty big esp 3 were over a foot long and 6lbs hence moving them to a pond instead of my 75g tank. I want to someday afford a 200 gallon+ to get a silver arowana. Thats a dream fish for me! But i never even thought of this altho the weight would probably be too much as im not a basement apartment. I'm definitely gonna save this video for future reference!

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

That intro is killer. Great break down of supplies and cost. Have to defer to you on the best dad award, as I've never been fortunate enough to have kids. Bet I beat you hands down on best uncle. Thanks Matt!

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks Craylor's Aquatics!!

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Forgot to mention, formerly Bob Caylor's Fish Hobby. New shorter name@@mattsmonsterfish1615

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Oh nice, Thanks for letting me know I had no idea!

[@christophermoran7200]

I love it! How do you clean it? Like the leftover food and feces that collects at the bottom.

[@frankstanks4399]

IFG posted a link That brought me to your channel I support this channel great 👍🏻 setup

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks for the support! IFG is the man!

[@jwoodard621]

It looks so easy but it's over my head thanks for your video thou (uk)

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Maybe I'll do a more in depth version, thanks for the input

[@jaylehmanvlogs8323]

Hey Matt, I've had a 600gallon pool pond it my basement for 3 years now. It's sitting directly on the concrete and it stayed at 61f all through the winter. my fish have grown so it's time to upgrade to a 1600 gallon. this time I'm insulating the floor. I really love my koi. I want A big tank too and I'm thinking plywood....

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

Awesome, that's more or less what it would cost here in the U.K.. Great video, thank you for sharing. The Setup looks great. Good job. 👍💪

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks bro!

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

Anytime bro. 👍

[@HaYNFishKeeper]

Love this braddah Matt!!! I definitely wanna put my Pool Pond together but was wondering how big of a pump I would have to get... thanks for all the info this was good content Hauoli Makahiki Hou to u and the Ohana!! 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽

[@HaYNFishKeeper]

How much was the pump?

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Pump was $138, sorry I'm getting the parts list together now

[@HaYNFishKeeper]

Matt’s Monster Fish got it braddah that’s a great deal

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

For sure it's a sweet pump at a good price and its silent

[@adeelshaikh2129]

Nice one Happy new year

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Happy New Year Adeel!

[@adeelshaikh2129]

#648

[@brandonmays7345]

I see some Joey Mullen rubbing off on ya 😉👍🏼

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

I've watched him for years!

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

Great video! New subscriber here.👋👋

[@rayb4643]

First!! Love the new intro!!

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks bro 👊🏻

[@codyjudd2125]

What heaters would you recommend I know you said something in the video but I wanna make sure they have the correct temp in the pond sorry if it’s a stupid question I have a few Oscar fish that have outgrown there tank and wanna give them a spacious place

[@Rjmjojo]

Great tank!!Are shoe goo goo and rubber patches enough in case of a tear , and how would you locate a tear.Thanks

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

They send a few patches for this and it comes with instructions to repair.

[@tysonl9782]

I'm pretty sure I got same setup as you. But I live in Florida and it's little cold at night and pond is outside. Will those 300 watt heaters work well? How's it working for you?

[@chestarr1977]

Great setup... 2 years on, 2021, is it still working?

[@LSeymour]

Love the new intro! & excellent video you did with Palmer aquatics! Question...are you on pavement or is there a basement below?...asking because my question is did you do any additional bracing if so! Going to follow on ig now!

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thanks man I appreciate! I'm on a concrete slab.

[@LSeymour]

@@mattsmonsterfish1615 ahhh cool!

[@byteaquaponics]

How long does this last? I thought of these but I'm worried it'll be like a yearly maintenance item

[@brianshleifer6602]

bigger the better! I wish I could make my whole garage pond

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

I have somthing massive being made as we speak 🤫

[@brianshleifer6602]

thats what I like to hear@@mattsmonsterfish1615

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

I can't wait man! I'm like a kid on Christmas eve 🤣

[@brianshleifer6602]

Love it!! That’s how I am!! Shows the true passion and love for hobby 👌🏻💪

[@fozep]

Please make the DIY filter/sump tutorial

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Will do 👍🏻

[@fishoutwithjuno]

Hi. How long have you had the set up?

[@clemmahabir]

Great pool pond Matt !! Just wondering how you do WCs, matenience, and cleaning, I think a video would be nice to see or explain how you take care of a pond like this. I subbed to your channel btw keep up the great work !!🐠🐠🐠

[@sagaduswaazzyofficial9723]

Where's the link fir the grommet to connect from the pump to pvc pipe??

[@markflopresti]

Gonna build one for my frontosa to grow out. But how do you perform water changes Matt?

[@codyjudd2125]

Very good question waiting for a reply

[@thefishnovice229]

How to determine if the pool material contains harmful chemicals that will result in dead fish?? How did you determine that it was toxic free and safe to put fish in the pool??

[@prianahaguy1639]

Ya got a follow n a like chief

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Thank you!

[@matthewpfeiffer3527]

Hey Matt is there like plugs that go in the original holes in the side of the pool for filter? And is the liner safe off the bat or did u prep it for the fish?

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Yes it comes with the pool

[@shiyamaifrad8933]

These pools catch dirt right?

[@jamielynn7674]

I will be making one of these to hold my koi over the winter. I will be sacrificing my spot in the garage for my fish. Any new tips?

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

How cold will it get where you're from?

[@BHVaranus]

No bad at all.. I'm not going to even criticize like everyone else because I'm assuming the upgrade will maybe have solid bulk heads...however, for those that are beginners uniseals are temporary and crack like crazy eventually. Veteran guys use them for quick critical set ups... otherwise the video is cool.. bravo playa

[@dsworldperera243]

Please show how to built a filter

[@Flak_TV]

Can you tell me more about that pump. I have the same pool pond for my turtles and looking to get a good reliable pump like this one. Any recommendations would be great. You’re the only person I know to ask. Model number would be perfect.

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Here you go Seth 👍🏻 Jebao DCT-15000 155W 3962 GPH... www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZVGE9MI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@truthfactreality6814]

Best media is biohome.gives you full cycle

[@wawiraqi5129]

How much your electricity Bill became after useing those heaters?

[@TheFishCatcher]

One question, how do you determine how big of an aquarium the flooring of a house can handle ? On the first floor

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Depends on if your on a concrete slab really, if you're not you'll have to reinforce the floors if you go with a big setup.

[@TheFishCatcher]

oh alright that's what I was thinking because the house is built on a foundation..for a house that's built on a foundation what's the biggest that you think it'll handle ?

[@mustachadon]

I want you guys to do an image search for MMF...

[@catfishcave379]

These pond tanks are such great ideas - and the only way to house monster fish... unless you're independently wealthy...

[@silaspursley150]

How deep is the pool pond

[@Datacorrupter234]

yeah but how strong is it?

[@jackyoung1054]

Would something like this be good for 2-3 rays and peacock bass

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Yes for the bass, no on the Stingrays. To many risks for Stingrays to be in there. They chew at the seems at the bottom and their barbs could easily puncture the liner.

[@jackyoung1054]

Ok thank you for that, ive been looking at a stock pond instead of the pool and doing the same proccess as u 😀

[@lzimm1705]

Ya know matt, im doing great actually, how are you?

[@shelbydecker3457]

I just set up a 555 gallon for goldfish

[@calvinhandy3969]

I'd like to see a diy filter for the pool pond

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Yessir hopefully that'll be coming up here soon! Thanks for showing interest! Stay tuned 😀

[@Wesleystewart78]

@@mattsmonsterfish1615 could almost use the pump that came with the pool to push the water into your tote granted it wouldnt have the timer ability but would be cheaper

[@itz__icey7053]

yowee

[@samuelkiefer6996]

Show how you made that diy filter

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

That is a video that I plan on doing after the 1,000 gallon is complete 👊🏻

[@samuelkiefer6996]

Matt’s Monster Fish right on man can’t wait to see that👍

[@elementoxciii]

How come kids give better explanations then adults when it comes to things like this

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

I just picked up a 8,500 gallon pool to farm raise fish in and idk what kind of pump i need etc

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

Please guide me

[@harveym5627]

Does the pond liner work well, also does it last?

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Yeah I've had 0 issues with it and know people that have used these for a really long time with no problems.

[@SuperJpilla]

Would the liner hold up to smaller plecos and synodontis?

[@legianjamingin988]

@@SuperJpilla Yes

[@paidrolongwood]

👍🏾🐟

[@speeddemon7510]

Did u have to do anything to the pool be for adding fish in? Like cleaning? Because my friend was going to do a pool but he said he read online that you have to really clean it if not if could kill the fish because of sum chemical in the pool. Just wounding cuz I'd really like to put one in my basement lol

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Yes you have to clean throughly

[@speeddemon7510]

@@mattsmonsterfish1615 with just water?

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Yeah, scrub it all down good to remove any chemicals used in the pool. Could use bleach but then you gotta make sure to wash all the bleach off.

[@speeddemon7510]

Ok thanks a lot

[@speeddemon7510]

Are u from ohio?

[@johncarlson3742]

What is the plastic tote - orange trim in the pond?

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

That was housing a couple grow outs at the time.

[@katherinedetres5507]

Diy filter please

[@KoiTimeUSA]

you want to remove the container thats containing the pump so it can draw in the the fish poop bro. cheers

[@aaronjaystephens8714]

Put 1.5" holes in the sides of it ...& leave the holes high enough that incase something goes wrong the entire water load isn't displaced onto your floor & the pump can ONLY drain the container the pump is in.

[@floridafishermanpace798]

I built my 12 ft pool pond for 500 dollars

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Heck yeah! That's what it's all about 👊🏻

[@ewayjeng1]

Florida Fisherman Pace cement one?

[@floridafishermanpace798]

@@ewayjeng1 A pool pond. Key word: pool

[@111126818]

Where's the Araipama from the thumbnail????

[@TrentJ202007]

Shit cost me 150 for the pool this holiday, damn corona lol

[@zacficklin69]

Soo if you get a leak and all your cords are on the floor..

[@MaceGaming53]

As long as the water doesn't reach the outlet you're good

[@krabrangoonies1071]

Shouldn't you spread the heaters out to like each corner

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

I had them sitting right next to the pump, it spread the heat out perfectly.

[@ai_Nebs]

do think my turtles would rip the liner with their nails ??

[@BIGRENZO]

Sup MATT...

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

Wassup bro 👊🏻

[@kraftykat1048]

I have been warned that such pools have pvc plastic that will leach into water causing kidney damage/dropsy. What has your experience been? Thank you,

[@mattsmonsterfish1615]

I've had this pond for over a year no problems. I did give it a good rinse and scrub before using. I have a bunch of friends that have used these ponds for years with no issues.

[@kraftykat1048]

@@mattsmonsterfish1615 thank you so much!!

[@secomeco724]

Krafty Kat you sexy Bebe 🤪🤪😘😘😘🔥🔥🔥🍒🍒🍒

[@jasons6858]

2nd like

[@kidchupacabra4369]

they are $200 now 😪