Building a Preformed Pond (with a few extras)

[@CRneu]

Kudos to the homeowners for bringing ya tea. I have a garage fridge and whenever I have folks doing work for me I always say, "Anything in the garage fridge is fair game." It's funny how surprised people are about it and how at first they don't want to partake. I'm in the US and this seems to be sort of weird here. lol

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Here in the U.K. it would be weird if you weren’t offered a cup of tea 😁

[@beverleytaylor5859]

I never in a million years thought I would be subscribed to a channel like yours. I don't own fish, they actually make me feel all goose bumpy when I see them, but I absolutely love they way you explain things and present your videos. I find it all really interesting and have now got a new appreciation for fish and pond life. Keep the videos coming and keep up the good work. Xxx

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

That’s the highest of compliments we’ve had. Thank you Beverly! Glad you found us, and I’m glad you enjoy our relaxed way of presenting videos. We will keep the videos coming if you promise to keep watching them ❤️

[@Aquadiction]

It’s the beard isn’t it!? It’s worthy of subscribing for alone! (The content is awesome though as well so doesn’t hurt) ❤

[@matty1255]

This is my dream job, love being outside and creating beautiful ponds would be the cherry on top.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Are you in wales? 😁

[@matty1255]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Unfortunately not, Dorset 😢

[@kevquirk]

Cracking job that, fellas. nice work.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@interladafirm4805]

the welsh slate looks superb around the pond, so lucky to have so much of it on your doorstep lads!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes it was a perfect opportunity that we couldn’t miss

[@angelataylor4540]

Beautiful I love the sound of the waterfall very relaxing 😊

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I'm glad you like it

[@janehealy2272]

I feel tired just watching the pair of you 😂. Seriously though amazing to see the amount of hard work that goes into setting up such a lovely pond and also to see all the extras available to upgrade. Perhaps in the future you could do a short follow up to see how the plants and fish brought the pond to life !!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was a tough two days, mainly because of all the digging involved. I’m glad you liked the pond. We do always try and visit ponds again and do an update whenever we can so stick around and I’m sure you will how the pond gets on 😁

[@jasonridyardhome]

great build and really well explained. thanks for sharing

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Glad you liked it 👌🏻

[@nigel1964]

Nide job beautiful finish. Will look great when matured

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers Nigel 👍🏻

[@thekevalater]

Great job, looks amazing. I would have liked to have seen an evening video clip so we could see the lights.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We have some photos of it at night in our Facebook page 👍🏻

[@bookmouse2719]

How pretty! 🐟🐢🐸

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrewthornton1945]

Looks like a lot of hard work. But what a Result 👏👏👏👏😎

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks 👍 it was hard work but totally worth it. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@andrewthornton1945]

It will be nice to see the plants and fish go in 👍 But not the Speeded up one vlog 😎🤙

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We will try and keep you updated

[@PazLeBon]

i was going to dig a large duck pond and been in my mind for ages.. bit ive changed my mind; im going to buy half a dozen preformed ponds and sink them in a shaped area. this way i can just empty 1000litres for watering trees etc and have an easy clean

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I think that is an expensive option though instead of using a liner.

[@alanthecat59]

😻superb great job guys

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you 🙌

[@TheCripeCrew]

Hello from Indiana USA. The soil you were digging up looked lovely and loose. Is that typical for your part of the world? In our area the soil tends toward heavy clay and I would not want to dig a pond by hand! Thank you for bringing us along on another job.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Ye so would say this is fairly typical of this area but probably on the better side. Took us almost a full day for two people to dig

[@originalshadowfax]

Would be interested in the total costs of the build. I used to have a pond in a previous property I rented, added some goldfish and they were very happy in there and even bred, they were regularly fed an ended up crucian shaped rather than gold fish shape. Didn't have a filter (is it absolutely necessary?) but did have a pump and waterfall and plants. All very healthy as there were newts, no tadpoles, guess the fish mopped them up, plenty insect life in the sludge/mud. It was the same size as this one, so I am looking at putting one in the garden next year. Would you say there was a better time of the year or will any time do. Got to find some one do do some digging though 😁

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Depends where in the world you are?

[@originalshadowfax]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Bury in Greater Manchester

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Find our website and send us a message. We’d be happy to supply you with a quote 👍🏻

[@Alligator.commonsnappers]

Very nice pond. Seeing the one guy digging with a flat shovel was painful and not using a wheel barrow vs that small bucket?!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We had a barrow. But the pile we were making was right next to the hole. Also, we had multiple spades and shovels. We mixed it up a bit 🤷‍♂️

[@flytronica]

Very nice 🙂 With the waterfall, was the pond aerator kit needed? Just wondering on how much oxygen is required in a pond that size (I presume they’d get some oxygenating plants as well).

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes really most of the year you wouldn’t need the oxygen, depends on how stocked the pond is and how much the waterfall breaks the surface of the water. But in warmer weather water holds less oxygen so in very hot days it is recommended

[@lilian.embucgo]

This is probably my own ignorance, but would there be a downside to having a small pond with a lighter hull instead of black? Could one make it lighter blue or green?

[@lilian.embucgo]

Also, I guess as a follow up, if the preformed pond comes in black, what could one use to paint the inside? Would it be doable?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

You can get fibreglass ponds in almost any colour. But I think it is just that black is the most popular so that’s the one manufacturers chose to concentrate on. Blue looks nice I think

[@lilian.embucgo]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Thank you so much for getting back to me and answering my question!! 😊

[@alanbarley589]

All thoes sharp edges on that slate.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

That’s fine, it’s a preformed liner

[@PaHardcore4life]

How deep do I dig? I have a smaller version of your pond

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I cannot say without seeing the dimensions sorry. They should have the dimensions online for you.

[@derick_kmz]

🐟❤️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

💪🏻

[@seangere9698]

Why not make a cardboard footprint and lay that on the ground to get your shape?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

That is another option yes, works quite well

[@JoesCaribbeanVanLife]

A pointy shovel would've helped.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We had a shovel and a spade

[@dustbat]

Have you ever had one of these "lifted" by ground water? What is that brand name, cannot quite get that audio?🦇

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Never had one lifted. Would have to have been built in an area not really suitable for a pond. The brand is Blagdon

[@dustbat]

@@Mountain_AquaticsWow, not expecting that quick of an answer. Thanks so much. You could be right. I think water runs to that low area and goes under liner. Installer, 15 years ago or so, said " we could put a drain under it". Well, that was a great idea when we had the open hole and a back hoe on site!!! You are very kind and thanks again.🦇

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@dustbat no worries dude!

[@lindar4532]

🥰🌹👌

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

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