Building A Massive Backyard Koi Pond (pt 1)

[@dawkinswashere--tcg9199]

I would get several smaller fish, in a variety of colors so that each is unique and easily identifiable. Watching them grow and being an integral part of them living long healthy lives is one of my favorite aspects of keeping fish.

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

👏👍

[@_Shinasu]

Yeah don't most species grow comparable to their environment? I guess the only worry would be you wouldn't want them too small for the carp to eat them

[@bonsaibaby8257]

@@_Shinasu you get the carp as babies so that you get to watch them grow. It’s the best part!

[@MrAnderson321]

🎏An exciting upload Carl! Personally I’d of started with good quality smaller Koi that were a lot cheaper to buy, not the larger more expensive ones you were looking at. Your followers would of watched them grow over time and with a pool that large they’d of grown quite fast and we’d of got attached to them. You could maybe do a competition of the naming of the new fish? Keep them coming Carl, loving this. 👊

[@localhouseshitter7213]

I think Kireina would be good name! Means beautiful in Japanese

[@MrAnderson321]

@@localhouseshitter7213 That’s a good one! Let’s hope Carl goes with the idea of the naming of the fish competition. 🎏👍

[@stephenboyd4934]

Makes my 1000ltr tank / pond look tinny in comparison, I move last year where I had built a brick pond with a linner so needed a quick option. Someone gave me this 1000ltr plastic & ally framed Liquid container. Will build a newer pond soon hopefully around 5000ltr.

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice 5000L is an ideal size for koi!

[@Senno_101]

Can’t wait to see the mega drone footage when it’s all lit up at night carl 👍🏻 And that’s one hell of a setup already looks incredible. I think you’ve given everyone a good vision of what it will be like 😎

[@paulbryan1094]

Carl, you NEED that orange fish. The black outline of the scales, amazing. If you don’t get it you’ll always be thinking about it. You know you will 😁

[@tolovly14]

So Happy for you! 😊 The medium bright orange kio was absolutely beautiful. Even though it's a little bit out of your price range you should look around for one just like it for a slightly better price. Can't wait to see part 2 on the kio pond.

[@EnjoytheQ.]

Sod the neighbours, love it love it love it!! It’s looking goooood!! Loving the idea of the lights that is gonna be magic

[@TheKoiPartner]

Waiting for this video Carl 🙌 Great OASE supported this project! 🏆

[@Baidelaidlgekocht]

Me too!! I love koi pond buildups and especially carl ^^

[@localhouseshitter7213]

I love your channel! So cool you are here with another cool youtubers comment section

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear!

[@simdoughnut659]

I always recommended my clients start with a 4-6" Koi. Part of the joy of having and raising Koi is watching them grow and training them.

[@finlaysfishing2677]

Finally!!! Its here the pond build... been waiting for this one all the best carl hope your well buddy 👍 👏 🙏

[@darylnz5845]

Shout out for the sponsors..thanks guys..awesome

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Daryl! Yeah big ups to Oase :)

[@Mikemkp]

Looks like it’s going to be a awesome pond with great filtration and wonderful koi 😀👍🏻

[@fishwithcarl]

Can't wait! Cheers Mike :)

[@thepeoplespond]

Wow that’s amazing Carl!! 👍👍 Going to look a monster and glad you didn’t go just for a rectangle pond Oase and the pond specialist..Me Next please 🤣🤣🤣

[@alexpage7292]

Absolutely epic Carl! Can’t wait to see the progress on this pond build 👍🏻

[@thecarpingsaint7143]

You had the most important job of all Carl….making a good cup of tea and endless supply of buscuits is vital for keeping the hard working design team focused ☕️🤣 Seriously though Charlie and her friends will love the new pond and i am sure will be able to grow massive. Have you seen the recent instagram clip of Mark Pitchers and Harry Charrington hand feeding a 50lb common carp in a pond ? Another brilliant video Carl and looking forward to seeing more of this years exciting projects. Keep up the fantastic work 👏👏👏

[@neilhubsch8682]

Hi Carl. Love the video. My opinion: Start with a variety of sizes and types. There MUST be some Sanke, Kohaku and Showa in the pond, that is a given. Then maybe a nice Goshiki, Asagi or Ochiba, don't forget to look at Doitsu koi, their scale patterns can be really nice. Lastly, like I said, my opinion, NO GIN RIN or BUTTERFLY koi.

[@joepdezwart9195]

I love how calm he talks to the camera and he doesn’t cut out that much! It’s kind of nice actually

[@robertdavenport4225]

One big koi is always preferable to lots of small ones in my opinion for several reasons. Larger fish are less likely to have problems as they are already passed the "young" stage where problems often frequently. Quality rather than quantity - spend on one good fish rather than lots of small ones. A couple of smaller one to grow on is always fun but heavily stocking a pond as I'm sure you are aware is asking for trouble. Large ones become friendly quicker too !

[@jackfrancis5865]

I love the darker koi withbthe orange and reds! They really stand out to me! I cant wait too see then endddd

[@reedi8279]

In my opinion u should add at least one kohaku (small size to see it's growth), shiro utsuri, and maybe one sturgeon?

[@katiepettet2760]

I would love a asagi, they are so pretty with the silver body and a bright orange in the fin and round eyes beautiful. Plus great video of the pond build you are giving me inspiration

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Katie, glad you found it inspiring!! :)

[@zeus749]

The pond looks amazing I can't wait for part two. One question don't you rent? How in the world did you get the permission to build this?

[@niceguygamerdsl9796]

Adds value to the house I guess🤷‍♂️ if he left and took his koi doesn’t cost a lot to stock it with smaller ones

[@darrylclarkson1799]

@@niceguygamerdsl9796 Seriously limits who will want to rent or buy as that will cost a small fortune in electricity alone, my lads normal pond was 500 quid a year on his electric bill alone.

[@edpoole3]

lol don't know where you got that presumption from.

[@zeus749]

@@edpoole3 that he rents or it adds value?

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers!! Part 2 is out on Saturday! :) No the house is owned.

[@tomwinterfishing9065]

Exciting stuff! When I built my pond, I'd just started going out with my missus. I had her mixing up concrete and everything, and consequently knew she was a keeper and we'd be together forever :)

[@fishwithcarl]

That's nice :) great you got involved with it together. Cheers Tom!

[@tomwinterfishing9065]

I needed some cheap labour 😉

[@fishwithcarl]

Hahaha

[@leighleigh4254]

Excellent, reminds me of a pond my family and I built at my parents house. Many many hours spent watching and swimming with an array of Coi. Made up for you achieving your dream and building what is an epic feature that will give you both years of peace and quiet. Looking forward to part 2

[@fishwithcarl]

So calming to watch aren't they :) Cheers Leigh, appreciate it. Pt 2 nearly done, and will be out v soon!

[@Koi-c7n]

I think one colored kois without stains are the most beautiful and esthetic ones. I would only put these in the pond 😊 The red one is beautiful too 😍

[@markclayden7654]

I went for a mix of colours and varieties in my 4000 gallon pond, but i bought them all quite small. For me, part of the joy of fishkeeping is watching them grow and flourish, but its nice to have a few bigger spcimens in the pond at the start too :)

[@markclayden7654]

Looking forward to part 2 Carl!

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice!! Sounds amazing. Yes watching them grow is so satisfying :) Cheers Mark

[@lukebz626]

Looking good! If it was my pond, I'd stock it with 10-12 jumbo Tosai or Nisai and enjoying watching them grow

[@King_Bob_The_Third]

WOW! It is looking good! I'll bet you are so looking forward to getting Charlie back in his/her new home.

[@fishwithcarl]

Very excited! haha :)

[@vondeanseltapales2830]

For me, I want my pond full of Gosanke varieties only and some one colored kois such as karashigoi and chagoi ♥️. Greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭. Love the content!!!

[@frankvanleeuwen2943]

Great looking pond... I like a mirror Koi....Doitsu... I think the scales can be amazing.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you Frank!

[@denims2273]

Having a Kohaku is a must in a koi pond in my opinion. It just makes the koi pond… well… a koi pond.

[@cifanatic4412]

Thanks for sharing your pond build adventure. I enjoy seeing young people with a goal coming to fruition. Congratulations Carl! I’m answering your question in the video concerning additional koi for your pond. My thought is you’re a young lad deserves young koi watching and helping the koi grow during your lifetime. It should make a few interesting videos for us viewers watching the koi grow through your videos. I’m looking forward to the next pond build videos. Good luck!

[@fishwithcarl]

You're welcome Mike!! Thanks so much, that's kind. Part 2 will be out on Saturday :)

[@ianmaddams9577]

Chase your dreams and follow your heart. You are blessed to have this opportunity. And it’s our pleasure to witness the journey with you and Omi. All the best this pond is gonna be awesome 👍🏻🐟🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you so much Ian, that's kind. :)

[@wnated]

I'm so stoked for this pond and to see how it all comes together!!! 🍻

[@denisbilkey4033]

Hi Carl, tancho sanki, love em. With koi the beauty is everyone has a different taste. I would personally get some very good quality Nisia and grow them on, sell what you don't like and fund the next buy, problem is you will never have enough fish or a big enough pond or enough filtration lol, you will always want more lol

[@he_91n56]

Charly is already a one colored fish. I would get some midsize ones with some more different colors. The red and black one is super cool

[@Double_quick4]

never clicked so fast. Excited for thr build!!!!

[@koenvoskuil6625]

Hey Carl! I absolutely love that you’re showing us all the steps of this process. If I was ever able to do something like this I would love to stock a variety of interesting local species with different genetic variations such as 3 Rudd and 3 golden Rudd, 3 roach, 3 golden roach, a tench, a gold tench and then a mirror carp, leather carp and common carp. With the centrepiece being an Asagi Koi.

[@fishwithcarl]

Great idea, that would mega!! Glad you enjoyed it :) Cheers Koen

[@bile897]

Whatever fills your heart, you only live once. That red one was beautiful.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks mate, appreciate it.

[@edwardmilne8731]

Golden tench and small koi with some bigger koi. Thank you so much for this Great pond update hopefully soon it will be the best pond ever!

[@thfishing1937]

Wow looking good Carl I can’t wait to see the finessed product

[@frennijny]

I'm excited to see the finished pond - Love that yellow karashigoi and that red one was stunning. Never realized fish could be so expensive.

[@fishwithcarl]

:) Cheers Jennifer! I know it's sort of surreal at first haha - I appreciate it much more now I realise what goes into it after learning about it in Japan.

[@tjnorton100]

Looking very nice, with a window I always think an ochiba looks amazing as you have the silver from their scales, also an asagi, kohaku or goshki

[@clivehewitt9254]

Dream come true Carl, happy days fella. Can’t wait for part two

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Clive! :) Part 2 is out Saturday!

[@carlhughes7003]

Amazing build and so glad you recorded and shared it with us all. Amazing to have the opportunity to have a pond like this.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank so much :) Glad you enjoyed it. I feel very grateful to the sponsors for enabling this project. Couldn't have done it without them.

[@waynebeaumont5898]

I would love a pond like this, looking forward to seeing it come together and Charlie getting his new home.

[@jasmijnariel]

I see a trip to japan coming😛🤣 A ghost butterfly koi like i had would be amazing!

[@richardmidson3407]

Absolutely amazing bro. Hurry up with part 2 please

[@delancy2802]

Thank you so much for you share the video. It is a very nice pond. It is amazing. I am so enjoying when I watching the video.

[@Aceland7]

Fantastic! Looking forward to all the pond videos.

[@Lloyd.delaney._]

So happy for you Carl 👍🏼well done 🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers mate! :)

[@bigfish74f]

Thats some pond for the size of the garden will look cool when all done

[@CarpioTheOnlyOne]

Finally and wow so worth the wait! Thank you

[@martystules8567]

Excellent update Carl, really enjoyed it and very informative. Your a born presenter, great skills to have. Looking forward to many more.

[@fishwithcarl]

Ah that's kind, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simonshears5182]

Carl for me Big solid coloured koi imo and maybe a couple of lovely balanced 70cm kohaku and for good luck a lovely black Koi can't wait to watch part2 . Also good to see the carp gear in back ground waiting for the next trip...

[@marcust5014]

This is a cracking kio pond project can't wait to see the finished project 💯👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Marcus!

[@Northisbest]

Amazing. Can't wait to finished 😊👍

[@gavinwilkinson5181]

Can’t wait for part 2 mate , if it was my pond I’d get a colourful selection of fish

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice! :) Pt 2 is out on Saturday!

[@alvinhang8721]

This is a fantastic project. Your fish are going to be so happy!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much mate :) Appreciate it

[@pauldaniels9049]

Awesome video Carl. Really good. Can’t wait for the next .

[@darren-dxn-106]

Looks amazing Carl, Can't wait to see it finished and full of fish.

[@fishwithcarl]

Can't wait for that! Cheers Darren :)

[@1paparico]

Brilliant stuff. Nice to see quality work being done. When I got my house I thought it would be nice to have a small pond 5x3x3foot. My friend had a pond like yours,and for years he tried to breed fish to no avail. He gave me 4 small carp to start me off, nice. So Iam looking in my pond with the grandaughter and she says, look tadpoles!`` l looked...fry..54 babys later I am giving away fish to anyone who can take them...even though its a lot of work,its so emotional interacting with nature. Cannot wait to see your ponds progress.

[@jamesdawson5905]

Carl, initial fish size is going to depend a lot on heat, growth with heat can be extraordinary (particularly in summer/Autumn) not to mention the health benefits of stable temperatures. Presumably on this type of build you will also be heating? You’re obviously already hooked, but it’s going to get much worse, with the real quality costing crazy money, for that reason if heated, high quality tosai to grow on, and it’s the right time of year coming up for tosai. Hai good said that the Aka Matsuba was lovely!

[@fishwithcarl]

Love that matsuba! Yes I'll be heating it :) And you're right about growing on little tosai! Definitely would love to do that one day, but for now I think I'll go for instant impact with this pond.

[@ooHASTYoo]

Hi Carl great video mate been waiting for this pond build video ,love the pond design can’t wait to see the pond when it’s all finished 👍🏻.As for koi in my pond I found I was more interested in the smaller koi which I had purchased,watching them grown and change and just got more enjoyment knowing that I had raised them from 3-4inch koi stay safe can’t wait to see the next stages of the build and keep doing what your doing been watching your videos for years now 👏🏻👍🏻🎣🐟

[@danielgilliam2345]

GET THAT ORANGE FISH OMG!... looks like an oil painting 😍😍😍😍

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha yes!

[@ericneumann5631]

Being an Australian carpenter its facinates me the building techniques of other countries. Like how the concrete truck mixes all the parts as it spits it out rather than getting a wet mix from the depot. Also just building techniques and brands of tools they use. Need to get a koi/mirror in there for sure

[@darrylclarkson1799]

It mixes as it pours because you only pay for what you use.

[@mikaelharadji9328]

Happy for you Carl. Finally, a dream come true. Always been a big fan of both you and your brother. Keep on inspiring other people. Best wishes😊

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much!

[@franciscahazlet4021]

That is a fantastic pond. I like the solid colored koi. The other multi colored koi seem to busy. I believe your back yard will be beautiful.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you Francisca! :) Glad you think so. I feel much the same about koi!

[@nickgraney2119]

Made up for you, dream pond with state of the art equipment. Well done 👏

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much Nick, really appreciate it :)

[@drstephenhall]

I was in garden centre other day and went straight to Oase stand for my new pond filter system because I now recognise the brand from your videos.

[@beanierate4081]

Totally fantastic video can’t wait for the next part. That red koi was stunning

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers mate! On the next part now :) should be out v soon!

[@martinberry9616]

So looking forward to this, feels like an age you started building this

[@mrtropicalwalsh5114]

Fantastic video I really enjoyed that. So glad you binned the veggie bed and you're changing them to flower. That really was a great insight to what it's like building you're dream pond and you tell the story so well Carl 👏 can't wait for part 2

[@fishwithcarl]

So nice of you, glad you enjoyed it mate :) Part 2 is out on Saturday!

[@mrtropicalwalsh5114]

@@fishwithcarl it's the way you put these videos together mate it's great viewing, the drone shots are superb 👌

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much mate :)

[@f1sh3rman]

So happy for you Carl, that is THE dream! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@fishwithcarl]

Yayyyy cheers mate !!!

[@GeekSolutions]

Looking incredible, Carl! I think I'm as excited as you are to see this finish and it's not even my pond! Haha

[@fishwithcarl]

Ahh that's nice :) Cheers mate!

[@ringerheringa3052]

What a fantastic pond it is going to be! Can't wait for video 2 of this fascinating project!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks!! Part 2 is out on Saturday!

[@jakemaclaren8706]

This video did not disappoint the pond looks amazing cannot wait until its completed 🙌

[@blackfated2398]

Great video Carl! I Can't wait to see the final product!

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers mate!

[@forwhomthebilltolls]

Really enjoying watching your project come together. Can't wait for the next video!

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Bill!

[@harrywalker5268]

Yes get in can’t wait to see it fished great vid Carl love it

[@No1Superfly]

Brilliant video carl can't wait for part 2. I`m pretty sure its gonna be epic👍👍🐠🐠🐠

[@morganrichardson2934]

Going to look amazing. I got the inspiration for my tiny sleeper pond from your original pond and I love it. If I was building a pond like your new one I’d start with the smallest koi I could find so I watch them grow and develop character. Can’t wait to see it finished. Not jealous at all lol.

[@shamiemcguire1588]

Fair play to you Carl. This is great. Wasn't expecting this avenue at all. But it's absolutely tops. Fascinating viewing. 👌🌟💓🇮🇪

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you so much Shamie, appreciate it mate :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tofton1977]

Congrats mate, you're at the start of a great journey!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate it :) Can't wait... Feels good to be embarking on this properly now.

[@Shagley]

World of fishes in EG had a couple of big friendly chagoi carp just like your one. I was always fascinated by those fish and would pop in to give them a stroke. Imagine 15 of those in your awesome new pond. Looking forward to seeing the next episode.

[@trevorcornes1056]

Brilliant watch Carl . I can’t wait for part two ,this is so interesting to watch 👍👍👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it :) Cheers Trevor! Nearly finished Pt 2 - should be out v soon!

[@twistedgooner6472]

Looking forward to part 2 this is something I’d always wanted to get done

[@fishwithcarl]

Part 2 is out on Saturday! That's cool, hopefully you can go for it one day :)

[@dylanthedyslexicvillain4294]

This is absolutely fascinating I had no idea so much went into building a pond can’t wait for part two

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you enjoyed it Dylan!! :) On the edit for Pt 2 now, should be out v soon!

[@kennethmacleod111]

Big Chagoi, Ogon, Matshuba and Soragoi with a good sized school of small Showa sanshohu just to make the larger fish colours stand out better. Thanks for the Vids

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice! You're welcome Kenneth!!

[@stratts2000]

I’m soooo jealous, it’s gonna look amazing once finished I live in a flat so the nearest I can come to a pond like that is a few goldfish in the bath 😂 I’m looking forward to the next video and to see Charlie’s reaction to his new luxury home x

[@daveeagling9372]

Wow, that pond is going to look absolutely fantastic and the quality of the build looks outstanding. Personally I think a kohaku is a must in any koi pond but it’s all about personal preference. The matsuba is gorgeous. Why not buy smaller quality fish and have the enjoyment of watching them grow. Can’t wait for next video, nice one Carl

[@jedishawry]

I enjoyed this so much, can't wait for part 2! Brilliant Carl 😎👍🧡💚

[@aaronboeren9275]

i have no words.... what an awesome video, really looking forward to the next episode.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you Aaron!! :)

[@callme_guy]

Great video, what an epic build, can't wait to see the big finale

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Guy! :)

[@benturner4594]

Brilliant mate - enjoyed every second!!

[@lordhellsreach3552]

Never Been much into koi but looks great good luck with it all.

[@TUT-TUTT]

I would get a few little carp Carl to watch them grow. And WOW what a transformation amazing

[@Callum-ti9uc]

Can’t wait to see the pond fully completed!!

[@leewinter9438]

So cool my dad had 2 koi ponds, and he had a chagoi called Charlie and it weighed over 16 lb , love the fishing and fish keeping content👍👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice, did he! Cheers Lee!! :)

[@1968Zedar]

All I will say is great video and it's your pond in your garden so you choose the fish mate.

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Paul :) Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@DDGXMUSIC]

This is fantastic! Can't wait to see it finished and all lit up!