Draining an Abandoned Koi Pond!

[@tonycali5446]

be nice to see a follow up in a couple of months, how their colors have changed/brightened and what mixes they have. great job saving them

[@tonycali5446]

ask mainly because I rescued 100 or so Cichlids, owner was old and could no longer care for the tanks. I slowly got the them used to the right water conditions, keeping the stress down. was amazing to see them healthy and vibrant colors

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes there will be an update in a couple of weeks. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it

[@mangobagito470]

Subbed. Waiting patiently for the update

[@LindaB651]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Subbed and waiting!

[@SallyGreimes]

With the quality of "color" feed available, colors should come out. Amazing to think how many breeding fish were in there. Sizes of younger show breeding history.

[@katies7158]

I'm not sure if I'm more impressed by the fishes ability to survive in that environment or by your dedication to replying to hundreds of comments. Either way, fascinating video!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Haha I’m glad you noticed! It’s turning in to a big job but I’ll keep it going for as long as I can! Always happy to chat with my subscribers ❤️

[@AquascapingLiverpool]

Fish actually love green water, it's only humans that don't 😅😂

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Young fish do very well in green water. The nitrates in this pond were at dangerous levels though

[@wlsarpsngfcet1452]

This is nothing once my uncle left this kind of fish unattended in a fish bowl of 4 litres unattended for months without food or water change Guess what they survived don't know what they ate but they weren't dead

[@ericcook4665]

where are the fish ??

[@thetimetravellingtailor6323]

It's nice to see that the new home owner wanted to save these fish and have a healthy environment for them rather than just leaving them abandoned as they have been.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes they love their new fish and are giving them a loving home

[@GuyThatLikesFrogs]

​@@Nojustno592they were probably to busy with the new home and maybe couldn't find someone to clean the pond

[@Ann963]

@@GuyThatLikesFrogsyes and it seemed like the new owners weren’t even sure if there were any fish because it was so green, yet there were 122! Adding more food to a small, closed, already dirty system would have been more harmful than leaving the pond be as it was. Until now that he’s got the filtration operational again and all the old crud cleaned out. But given the time of year, you aren’t supposed to feed much (or anything, depends on system and climate) during the winter. Those are strong, healthy fish and now that they don’t have the stress, I hope the owners have a way to sell or donate all the babies they will begin producing! 😅

[@hukmu28]

He gets free koi 😅😅

[@LydiaCarr-ne3pi]

Great that these fish were rescued. Could have better choice ov music though ,it was naff.❤❤❤❤❤

[@pamelahauman8590]

Holy moly, I was not expecting how deep that pond was!!! It would be amazing to have a huge pond like that!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yeah it was massive wasn’t it

[@Mike__B]

Yeah same, I thought it was going to be at most maybe waist height but that was super deep.

[@bertjesklotepino]

amazing indeed, but a heck of a lot of maintenance.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@bertjesklotepino that’s what they have me for 💪🏻

[@bertjesklotepino]

@@Mountain_Aquatics What a bunch of lucky people they must be, to have someone like you. Cleaning a small fish tank is something i did regularly when we, the family and me, had one. BUT, every time it had to be done i must honestly say that i did not enjoy it that much. In fact, it is why we do not have the fish tank anymore. I was trying a faster way of cleaning it, you know, with a hammer. Turns out it worked great. It fitted like a glove into the garbagebin.

[@leticiavago1264]

Glad we chose you to revive our Koi pond!! It’s looking as great as we’ve ever seen 🎉 We cannot wait to add some nice colourful fish and plants in there now to give it more life.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It’s a beautiful pond and it will continue to become even more stunning with time and effort. The pond is in good hands now 👍🏻

[@jimoldenkotte7579]

pleeeaaase i want to see it with plants.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@jimoldenkotte7579 there will be an update and we will put in some lovely plants 👍🏻

[@justdoit4170]

I really enjoyed the discovery process, would be great to have updates of the progress. And thank you for saving this wonderful pond and the fish. Liked and subbed.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@justdoit4170 cheers pal

[@Andyisgodcky]

For those surprised that the fish were doing just fine, koi and goldfish can eat algae and bugs and worms, and were likely just eating the excess algae growth from the surfaces. The algae also have a beneficial effect of oxygenating the water and dealing with fish waste. Additionally, the pond seems pretty large, and they likely had plenty of space. On top of that the cloudy water provides cover from whatever might try to eat them.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Do you keep koi? You are right

[@Andyisgodcky]

@@Mountain_Aquatics No but I've had goldfish and observed them 'cleaning' the gravel in the aquarium, and also going after the algae disks we'd feed to the bottom feeders. Also, a quick google search confirmed their general diet.

[@fleshboundtobone]

Can they thrive in those conditions, though?

[@Andyisgodcky]

@@fleshboundtobone They've been unattended and unfed by human hands for 3 years at the time this video was made, so I'd say they're doing allright for themselves.

[@donnadoriand7324]

My husband's boss bought some really expensive Koi. The raccoons ate them all 😢

[@dramoth64]

It's amazing how quickly the fish can recover their colour when they're put into a healthy environment. There are some seriously nice fish in there.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I’m glad you like them 👍🏻

[@maryelyse5633]

this needs a frog log or 3 or other ways to escape from drowning if something falls in!

[@joshuaadcox2632]

@@maryelyse5633If someone falls in this pond that has a wall up to a grown mans waist, then they deserve whatever happens.

[@opalla5289]

​@@joshuaadcox2632 I think that they are talking about animals falling into the pond

[@narrowpath9491]

@@maryelyse5633can’t the big fish eat them?

[@OG.x3ntaur]

Wow 122 fishes. Didn't expect any before the draining of the pond. Nice work.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was a good surprise

[@jenson1569]

Honestly didn’t expect anything after it being abandoned in such terrible conditions, Carp are a strong species.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@jenson1569 yes they are survivors for sure, it’s no wonder they are so widespread around the world

[@statementleaver8095]

​​@@Mountain_Aquatics Japanese Sewer & Rice fields Fish. Very sturdy koi.......My m8 MAKCA KOI would lose his Marbles looking at Algae this bad 😂😂

[@JustMattLive_]

they feed of the algae

[@hannahbrown2728]

If the owner of this pond is willing, please do a follow up in a few months time. So many of us watching are wondering how those fish will potentially recover whatever colour they may have had as they get the time

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Make sure you subscribe, there’s a video coming out next week with an update

[@IbrisOfAmber]

Oooh, yes please! I would love to see how all these fish turn out with the right care, feeding and pond maintenance after a bit of time has passed!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Check out our channel for the update !

[@IbrisOfAmber]

@Mountain Goldfish I did, it was great! So glad to see how the fish are thriving in a much better environment. You guys did a fantastic job! Please go back again and show us the progress a few months on. I would love to see how the pond evolves over time. Also, I subbed and am looking forward to your new content 😊

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Great to have you on board ❤️

[@LaizyDaisy]

Thanks to you and the new owner for taking care of them. I love to see properly managed ponds.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Our pleasure!

[@RandomRon1]

Amazing how they can survive in that with only Algae and the occasional insect to eat and probably no filtration. Just goes to show how hardy they really are

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes mate they are stronger than we give them credit for. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@amandadonegan2137]

They probably ate fry from Spawning, loads of daphnia and they are kept in Mud Ponds in Japan as Breeders and Growers. They like green.

[@jase123111]

@@amandadonegan2137 Also, I bet plenty of small creatures fell into the pond and drowned...thus providing food for the fish.

[@wonderwend]

They had filtration going, it was just no UV .

[@taylorhillard4868]

Green water breeds life. There's probably a ton of bugs in there every summer.

[@Chocoboranger]

WOW I didn't expect a single fish to survive in there! Thats actually rather impressive! Few plants and critters to clean the water and it would have been one step away from being self sustaining!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Check the update videos. It’s doing much better now

[@HappyBuddhaBoyd]

Well, all you need is moving water. Algae takes care of the nitrates, and the moving water gives the oxygen. Fishkeeping 101.

[@extraincomesuz]

I'm wondering why you didn't clean the algae off the walls? And I agree it would be nice to see the end product.

[@benm5407]

Wouldn't want to be liable for the pond leaking, and its part of the nitrogen cycle

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Exactly that, the old coating would have been years old and I probably would have damaged it and ended up with an empty pond !

[@smde1]

If pond scum is all that's keeping the pond from leaking, maybe the homeowner should have redone the pond.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@smde1 it’s a very expensive process. And it’s not the algae that is keeping the water in, it will be the G4 clear-seal underneath

[@awoodward37]

@@smde1 If the scum is blocking the leaks, it's only a matter of time before the neighbours start complaining about their yards flooding.

[@wilderbeestmcc6539]

You can see that even fish have feelings and are enjoying their new environment 😃👍🇬🇧

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes I agree they look so much happier now

[@CallumsCorner.]

Love it when the algorithm blesses me with a video like this, really enjoyed it!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

There is an update video that’s been uploaded, will it show you that one?

[@steeeeve8676]

That big koi is a Chagoi (tr. brown carp), not the most colourful but generally the most friendly of all koi varieties. Generally they tend to be broader than coloured koi, including the head and fins. A koi's colour will generally come out better in coloured or murky water and fade in clear water, that is why top breeders in Japan use muddy cloudy pools to keep and breed their prize koi. Nice to see you looked after them and a great clean up of the pool!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you so much for your insight Steve. Yes I think every pond should have a Chagoi, they tend to be the biggest and tamest fish in any pond

[@Lucytrixie131]

I can't believe there are that many fish still alive in that water and how deep that pond was!!! Great to see them now be able to flourish!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks for watching

[@Aghul]

My parents have had a Koi pond in their garden ever since I was a kid and seeing Kois abandoned like that in such a terribly dirty pond upsets me a lot. Those poor fish! Glad the new owner wants to take care of them.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They are much happier now

[@Aghul]

@@Mountain_Aquatics I just watched your update videos on the pond and was very glad to see how they had improved!

[@bluedoober9194]

Carp are incredibly hearty fish, both myself and my neighbor had koi ponds. My neighbors moved out for about a year and their pond was pretty bad. I was waiting for the Creature from the Black Lagoon to crawl out. My wife suggested we see if there are any fish left so we could give them a chance to survive. What we found were 5 gorgeous Koi and a large really beautiful gold fish. So we transferred them to our pond and they were all fine.🤷🏼‍♂️💪🏼

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Nice work saving the fish!

[@jomama5186]

How nice for the fish. They were happy once they were back home. So cute ! I love the two synchronized swimmers towards the end. Awwww. Very cool !!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes that was a really special moment. Glad you enjoyed the video. I have posted some more updates If you want to see how they’re getting on

[@cosmoplakat9549]

Wow! So many fish - it's amazing that many survived!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Nature finds a way

[@mode4801]

They feed off of algae (the green water) and insect larvae. The descendants of Carp are generally very strong.

[@TheShmoo123]

That was fab, I bet they’re loving their newly cleaned environment. Thanks for posting.👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks for the positive feedback, yes they are much happier now

[@helen-py4lk]

Job well done 😊amazeing how many survived in the pond in that condition

[@mus1970]

You have a rewarding job, I'm sure! That will bring the new home owners a lot of joy, well done. Yes, would be good to get an update video of the finished pond.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Update will be in here soon, make sure you check back. Or subscribe so you don’t miss it

[@KatieJordan-tj3fg]

People are so mean and careless. So glad you could help them ❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I know x

[@willcookmakeup]

They must be so much happier finally having clean water and being able to see where theyre going. Well done!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you Will! They seem much happier now

[@Valorene]

I adopted a betta that I named Cherry because she initially had very little color and resembled a cherry salmon. Just a few months later and she's a deep blackish color with bright red fins and shiny stripes of blue. Fish changing color in good conditions is wild.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It’s amazing to witness. And great to know you are doing a good job

[@Troy-y5b]

Stress and poor diet cause a lot of problems. PH is important also

[@AutoAddictionMedia]

Nice video! However as a koi owner for over 30 years, I have to point out that there is a massive difference between a Koi Pond, and a pond with koi fish in it. This is a pond with koi fish in it. A "real" koi pond is about 2 meters deep, has one or more bottom drains with a beefy filter (both mechanical and biological). Furthermore a rule of thumb for a koi pond is that it needs to be at least 1000 liter PER KOI. So if you have 25 koi, you need at least a 25.000 liter pond. Although the size of this pond would be good, it is not deep enough and the filtration system is probably not even good enough for 5 medium size koi.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes this pond is definitely overstocked. However we did not put the fish in here, so we can only advise the customer going forward. There is hopefully a plan to upgrade the filtration system in the spring

[@ellevaniti4525]

I could not believe it at first when you said there were fish in there. I legit was like "Oh poor fishies." out loud. haha And then when you started pulling them out I could not believe their size! Also how much their colour improved just within 24 hours! Thanks for saving them and fab job on the pond fellas!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you for the lovely comment. Have you seen the update video?

[@ellevaniti4525]

@@Mountain_Aquatics I have! It looks so much better and the fish look like they're thriving now!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They are so much happier

[@davethedestroyer9727]

Thank you for helping the fishies. You get yourself a like for that, sir

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

So nice of you, much appreciated

[@hamham545]

Can't believe those lil guys were in there for so long!! You've done a brilliant Job!! 👏

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you ❤️

[@ultramaximusreviews]

122 fish that is crazy - you should do a follow up video to see if they colored up and what plants went into the pond. Great set up for sure.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

There are already a few follow up videos on this pint that you can watch if you want to see the progress. Don’t forget to subscribe if you want to stay updated whenever we film a new video on this pond

[@Kittylynx101]

I find these kinds of videos satisfying. Restoration stuff I mean. It’s pretty relaxing, especially with the nice background music 😊

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it! You might like some of our other videos ❤️

[@Racmaster00]

I like the idea that the fish can finally see each other after essentially being blind for 3 years

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Do you think they are happier now?

[@daveis2gr8]

Thanks for saving the koi, not many people care of have feelings for these animals but I think they're so beautiful and intelligent

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We care for all animals. We always make sure to take extra care of any wildlife we find when cleaning ponds

[@heisengaming1506]

theres a certain beauty in this video. maybe im just stoned asf but the charm in this is that its just a simple cleanup for the pond. youre not going out of your way to make it the most beautiful it could be, and it just is another example of sometimes it doesnt need to be pretty to be perfect. you seriously improved the quality of life for these fish and i think thats way cooler. good job man seriously awesome

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Well you’ll have to watch another pond video when you’re not “otherwise distracted” and let me know 😂

[@MichaelPatty-io9jn]

I'm stoned also

[@carlholden7709]

That’s mental I’m so glad you managed to help them survive just at the end point where it was that dirty it looked like their would be none surviving but well done pal for cleaning it out and making the fish happy again…. Thank you

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We were shocked that there were so many fish in there

[@grahamlewis6062]

Brilliant. Would love to see a revisit to see how those lucky fish recover after their long trial of neglect!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

You’ll have to subscribe so you don’t miss the update in a couple of weeks

[@lurklingX]

@@Mountain_Aquatics would love to see the plants in, also : )

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@lurklingX stay tuned then, have you subscribed so you don’t miss it?

[@jclark2752]

Imagine going from a world of constant green goopy haze into a crystal clear one of bright blue checks, as one by one, everyone you’ve ever known, joins you! Then you are just as quickly returned to your home, only vastly improved in a way you never imagined! You guys just gave these fish a Religious Experience! 😄

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you so much! Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@doggyspeak]

this is how i think home renovation shows must feel like to very small children

[@amandadonegan2137]

Nope..fish were very happy safe from predators in a natural type environment...now stressed and feeling exposed.

[@pauldockins9635]

We used to have a Koi pond had to take it out and fill it in when my dad became unbalanced due to stroke, miss it enjoyed your show

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video, I hope you get to see the update in a few days

[@tontaelli]

Such an incredibly tranquil video to watch while having lunch at your desk at work. SUBSCRIBED!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you so much. There’s a video I made on building a barrel pond that you will also enjoy then

[@lindawillis2746]

That was a hard job....well done...so glad the fish have a clean pond now...have subscribed to see how it looks with plants added...

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I hope you enjoy the update when it comes out next week 😁 thank you for subscribing and for the nice feedback it’s much appreciated

[@KEJDMmm]

Subscribed to see what you do next! Those poor fish😢…it’s a good thing you drained the pond and have saved them! Can’t wait to see their beautiful colors come back to life! Good job! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I’m looking forward to your feedback on the next video, let me know what you think 😁

[@Tony-gu4sz]

I love seeing this kind of pond rescue.. Credit where it is due chaps. I've had similar issues with cracked crystal on UV filters. I actually lost several Koi as a result, as the cracked crystal allowed the fish to be slowly electrocuted, I only realized they were being electrocuted when I tried to remove the deceased fish. (felt like pins and needles on my skin). Ofc there's also a part of me that understands that the pond being pea soup doesn't bother the fish at all and it's only us humans interfering, that force the fish to live in clear water. I imagine a new born baby screaming at birth because of the overwhelming extra light. Still, I enjoyed watching this.. Thank you.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Glad you enjoyed the video buddy. There’s some updates on the pond if you want to check them out?

[@NamelessAidan]

Feeling pretty envious of that pond, actually. A lot of work to get it clean again, but wow what a beautiful thing to get as a "bonus" with a new house!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It is a great pond

[@RaoulDukeSr]

This was so fascinating, interesting, very peaceful, and enjoyable. Made me realize I'd love to build a pond and raise fish some day. Thanks for teaching me something new, cheers.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I hope you get your pond one day 😁

[@Darth_Chicken]

It would be really interesting to see an update on this pond and how the fish look now.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Hey there are already some updates out. Let me know what you think! 👍🏻

[@marcmcintosh5995]

This is amazing work gentleman. Can't believe that many fish survived in that soup

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers Marc, much appreciated mate

[@BirdsPawsandClaws]

So much fun watching this process! I hope to add a pond to my yard in the near future. Thanks for the video.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

You should! Let us know how you get on

[@ronaldohagenow1467]

I’m curious if that’s the cleanest you can get that pond? When I’ve drained, cleaned and refilled mine, there was no green algae to be seen when I got done.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Have a look at the the next video, all will be revealed

[@TheCod3r]

Whoever left those fish in that environment should be ashamed of themselves. It really is sad to see! Either way though, great job. Brilliant to see the fish can live healthier now

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They are happier now, and the new owners are taking care of them

[@theghostrider430]

Green water is not good aesthetically, but very good for healthy fishes. Amazing job with that pond mate!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers buddy. Yes I love green water for growing on my baby goldfish. But this water had dangerous levels of nitrates so it had to go. Also the customer wanted to know if they had any fish 😂

[@katec9893]

The fish are beautiful, I bet they are happy having a nice clean pond now.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Much happier now Kate thank you

[@DaleMowday-n2z]

WOW good job hardy fish. I'm happy they are in a better environment.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Me too!

[@JonnoPlays]

"He hasn't seen any fish, but he did see a fish come up for food, but the fish hasn't shown itself." Real genius narration right here 😂 👌 ima watch tho this looks interesting.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

🤷‍♂️

[@JonnoPlays]

​@@Mountain_AquaticsI watched the whole thing and subscribed. Very interesting! I'm shocked so many fish were in there.

[@nickbitten9910]

Subscribed. As a koi keeper who also likes other fish I am glad the pond and fish lives on. Will await part 2 with interest.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

There will be a video showing a revisit soon!

[@feralgrandad4429]

Such a good video, subscribing was easy decision. When I was a kid there was an abandoned water park up the road. We'd sneak in and it was crazy the amount of fish that not just lived there but thrived in the green waters. People dumped unwanted goldfish. Few put the odd roach/tench/common in etc. Years later when it was drained there were some crazy fantail/common hybrids taken out.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

That sounds amazing, was this in the U.K.?

[@twodogstudiomt]

Thank you for being so gentle with them. So many ‘fish people’ throw or squeeze fish and it’s maddening.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

The care of the fish and the wildlife in ponds that we work on always comes first. Thank you for noticing 😁 Check out some of our other pond videos 👍🏻

[@Aquadiction]

Blooming heck your channel just exploded! Just to point out we were loyal subscribers before you went viral haha! Congrats buddy, well deserved!!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I know 🤯 I will never forget you guys don't worry 👌 thanks for the support

[@Aquadiction]

@@Mountain_Aquatics always bud! We have our rice fish outside and doing great thanks to your channel so your experience and friendly answers to our questions over the past year and a half have been a big help to our hobby! So we appreciate you buddy!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@Aquadiction ❤

[@AveCaesar2025]

Lovely job and you have a new subscriber. Something I have always wanted was a pond and koi - nothing spectacular or expensive fish wise but I just like them, grey or otherwise. But I would also have put a lot of plants in it, I believe koi enjoy digging in the mud in their natural environment and plants not only provide shade and protection but also improve the quality of the water. Plus I have always enjoyed spotting koi gliding through the plants. Many years ago now - 1960s at least until they closed the store - there used to be a huge store in Auckland, New Zealand, and the restaurant had a koi pond in it. Nothing this size and it was an indoor one but apart from the fish it also used to have plants. Not many and nothing fancy but the koi gliding in among the leaves and stems is something I've always remembered and wanted to recreate in my garden one day. I'm glad the fish survived and hope they enjoy their newly cleaned home.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

You need to make your dream a reality. Owning a koi pond is a lifestyle and well worth the investment for the years of joy you will receive from it. There are many different styles of pond and every one is unique, but personally I prefer a natural looking ecosystem with plants and a bog filter myself.

[@beverleytaylor5859]

This is the first time I have watched one of your videos and I am amazed anything was living in that water. Those fish must have felt as if they were choking! Great to see it all clean and them swimming about. I am sure the new owner will get a lot of pleasure from them now he can see them. Great video. I am going to subscribe as I found this really interesting. Xxx

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Great to earn a new sub 👍🏻 have you seen the update video?

[@beverleytaylor5859]

@@Mountain_Aquatics not yet but I shall look out for it x

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It’s already uploaded if you want to see how good the fish are looking now 👍🏻

[@beverleytaylor5859]

@@Mountain_Aquatics just watched it. I can't wait to see it once the filters have done their job. The fish seem happy and healthy. Great video x

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I’m sure we will be back 👍🏻

[@Viking_Aquatics_UK]

Brilliant work mate, you have improved their lives so much and your efforts look so rewarding.💪

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks a ton! The fish are doing great now. Couldn’t believe how many we found!

[@9sheri9]

You saved them! Those poor little guys, i can't even imagine how miserable they must have been all that time 💕✌️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was good to see them happy at the end 😁

[@tariqaslam1853]

What a video, full of surprises, 122 fish, unreal. And the size of it, mental.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback mate

[@liberty2308]

Enjoyed watching your video from Korea! I havent seen many brick walled pond like that here. I think the brick work itself is beautiful as well:) I have a small reservoir in front of my apartment and I’m always amazed at how thousands of koi fish thrive there(and we have freezing winters here).

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Very interesting. I would love to see it! Also you are the first to comment that tells us they are from Korea. Welcome! I love seeing how far away our videos reach 😁

[@LifeinIndia20101]

Looks like this video is a big turning point in your youtube journey ( 100k plus views already) . Good luck mate !!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes it seems to be going viral. Thanks for the comment buddy

[@jackiegarcia1893]

The depth on that pond is amazing!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yea I agree! Definitely better now we can see the bottom

[@RCMN-2024]

Its so sad that they were abandoned, if this pond was maintained, it would of been like a mansion to to them, so big and so deep

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Check the updates out. They are much happier now!

[@ryandann9362]

I read the description and immediately found the answer to the question of if there were any fish living in the gross pond. The answer was yes! That's crazy.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

But I bet you didn’t think there would be so many!

[@michellelopez5170]

Absolutely heartbreaking. God bless these beautiful humans for taking care of them and helping the last remaining survive whatever they can.❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you ❤️

[@russellayton6408]

11:38 I love the tail on that black one that came through the middle showing off after hitting the surface. edit: cool pond, nice work. That was way more fish than I expected.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks so much Russel, really appreciated 👍🏻

[@davewalkden9978]

I could watch vids like this all day. Extremely relaxing (seeing as I'm not the one in the waders doing the grafting 😃) Subscribed. 👍

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers for the sub Dave, much appreciated! It was a hard days graft

[@LaughingInTiny]

What a stunning pond! Their colour has an awful lot ro do with their stress, water quality and sun exposure as well. Ill bet with enough time their colour will come back. Yes, please do a follow up if possible ☺️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Have you watched the update videos yet?

[@TalRohan]

Its a good job Koi and goldfish can filter feed. They looked a lot better once theyre a bit less stressed all their lovely colours came back, and I have no doubt improved even more as time goes on.. Well worth fixing things up for them

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you so much for the kind comment ❤️

[@jasonace5904]

Hi i remember watching this pond being dug the old owner done a full video on KZbin. I remember he had a leak. I'm sure it's still on you tube .Great job saving the fish 👍🏻

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Can you find it for me?

[@MishMash22]

Who would have thought that such large fishes were swimming around in there. 👍

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We were shocked 😳

[@freireisender2]

What have they eaten in these three years?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Algae and insects we believe. The previous owners spend a lot of time on a different property in another country. But they may have had somebody feeding the fish. We will never know

[@DarkWestern]

It's crazy that so many fish were living in there for so many years and managed to survive!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I know, we were shocked. They are happy now 😁 have you seen the updates?

[@DarkWestern]

@@Mountain_Aquatics No, id only just randomly had this video suggested to me by the algorithm, and have not had time to follow up, but I will!

[@heatherwanderer777]

I never would have guessed how many fish were in there nor how deep it was! How many gallons does that thing hold? I think the saving grace for the fish was that it was deep enough to prevent wild fluctuations of temp and ammonia ect. Nature made its own bio cycle.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Absolutely. It was around 27,000 litres so the water condition would have been stable at least

[@MJHKOI]

Just want say a big thanks for the shout out mate another great video happy ponding

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Did I do a shout out?

[@k0smos798]

Falling leaves or nature has saved these fish. The leaves are eaten by the friendly bacteria as the leaves break down. Same goes for nitrates and ammonia. The algae will be behaving like plants to also eat harmful things. Great video

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

There are a lot of trees around the pond and lots of opportunity for bugs etc to fall in for the koi to eat. They will also eat the algae which will grow because of the nutrients. It’s a beautiful thing

[@boratsagdiyev5679]

​@@Mountain_Aquaticswhat's that suspicious leaf in the bottom right corner at 8:29?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@boratsagdiyev5679 hahaha! Good spot! I’m assuming it’s from an Acer but I’m certainly no plant expert 👀

[@taylorhillard4868]

@@boratsagdiyev5679 looks like a standard acer palmatum leaf.

[@boratsagdiyev5679]

@@taylorhillard4868 and that doesn't resemble any characteristic leaf shape known from another plant? I mean yeah it could be but it could also be something else

[@luv2luv720]

This is beautiful to see! I don't understand how people can just walk away from their pets when they leave.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They are in safe hands now though

[@anniesama5729]

In the homeowners defense, however small, this is one pet they could NOT take with them. They should have probably set up sometime to care for them.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Video came up as a suggestion glad I clicked on it. Interesting and relaxing at the same time. Nice edit too. We all have to become film producers in this platform!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers buddy, make sure you subscribe to see more 😉

[@kmseileen]

What a labour of love! So cool to see how many fish ended up being in there

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We do love it. It is very satisfying work. Did you enjoy the video?

[@ChrizRockster]

Closer to a Roman Bath Plunge Pool than a Pond! Massive! Great to see the fish in the fresh water.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yea very true, quite impressive really

[@garyconstant4234]

Great job 👍 lovely pond that’s almost a swimming pool 😊

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It would make a great pool! Especially now that it’s clean lol

[@doggiesarus]

wow! I'd love to see the pond with plants, papyrus, floating lilies, water iris etc, even if the koi are no not colorful, that would be so cool to have in one's backyard. Hope to see update!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

There will be an update soon! Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it

[@awoodward37]

wow! I'd love to see the pond with clear water without slime on the brick walls and no rubbish floating on the surface., that would be so cool.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@awoodward37 make sure you stick around for the update then

[@Eros.n.pippins]

​@@awoodward37most outdoor fishes like what you dont.. algae is surprising a good a thing for a natural pond(and occasionally food for fish) it cleans the pond without it looking "clean"

[@awoodward37]

That's true, but the pond wasn't installed to house a couple of fish. It was installed so that the humans can watch the fish@@Eros.n.pippins

[@willieverusethis]

That's a beautiful pond. I would love to have that in my garden.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Do you have a pond already?

[@TheKatehall]

First time seeing fish like this you sound like your from UK not USA I am in Scotland Uk and thank you for a very interesting video.❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks for watching! Yes we’re in wales U.K.!

[@stevegreenwood7837]

what do you mix into the new fresh water ....cant be just straight from the tape can it ?🤔

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

No we use Blagdon water conditioner

[@the_gold_canopy]

Awesome job cleaning that pond! What a shame, such a beautiful pond. Nice to see it all cleaned up. I bet it's amazing just to sit and feed them.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It really is! Check the update videos to see how they’re getting on 👍🏻

[@Kelsdoggy]

122?!? How the heck did they survive in such a small space with no feed.. Nature finds a way! Amazing video

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank la for you comment. There will be an update on the fish soon

[@silkyb-love]

They cannibalize their young

[@alanedwards8834]

Very therapeutic to watch! What a great job

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers Alan, much appreciated

[@DeeDee-hz6wf]

Absolutely fanfriggingtastic job❤I can't believe how huge that pond is😮

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you!

[@jellydog81]

Where does the old water go? I felt for the fish when you said they were pretty average lol 😆

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Aww yes I should have been kinder! 😁

[@powerking25]

I work for a pond company and the number of customers that say, "But my water is green my fish are going to die" is amazing, I should send this video lol

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Feel free to share, more views for me lol. Do you do maintenance or installs?

[@jase123111]

Yes, green water is harmless, and if fact good for, the fish. People are so misinformed about pond care. I have had customers insist that their pond is super clean as the water is crystal clear and looks like you could drink it, yet their fish are dying or sick. When I test the water, it's full of ammonia or nitrites. Yet, they can't get their head around the fact the water look clean. Then other ponds have green or muddy water, and that water is actually safe, but the people are pumping it all out and doing full water changes to 'clean it'. I feel like pulling my hair out....they spend all that money on a pond and fish, yet can't do some quick research and reading on the net about basic pond water chemistry or cycling a pond.

[@bernardtrujillo4517]

I work doing the same thing

[@btw4447]

Way before filters or electricity the Chinese raised their goldfish in green water to oxygenate it and remove nitrates.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@bernardtrujillo4517 in the U.K.?

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

The quality of life for the fish seems massively improved.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you. I think so to. They seem much happier now ❤️

[@shane508]

pretty neat to see their color come out more after the pond was cleaned.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes 100%! Thank for the comment, don’t forget to subscribe for an update

[@unclegeorge7845]

Interesting project. I wondered why didn't you use the pond water for the holding tank? Were there many fish lost over the next few weeks? Beautiful classic pond. I am so glad you didn't "fix" or "make" the pond more perfect.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Good question! The water in the pond was killing the fish. We found some that didn’t make it when we drained the pond. We also found many other with “ammonia burns” on them. This was drastic, but had to be done. They didn’t lose any fish after the clean.

[@Tommi1981]

That's a nice setup! Well done

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@roastedchicken7254]

Beautiful pond, nice work and amazing video.❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks

[@sarahwhite8698]

I really enjoyed everything about this. I apologize, can't help to be distracted by the design of the pond. It is so interesting. Any idea what year it was made?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We haven’t a clue I’m afraid, any ideas?