Draining an Abandoned Koi Pond!

Full Draining and restoration of this koi pond which has been left for three years. The pond is full of algae and we want to find out if there are any fish still living in there. The goldfish and koi appeared relatively healthy considering and there were a few large koi in the pond.
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[@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 ❤️

[@SmokinDoobs]

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

[@Nojustno592]

Not that nice, he said they had bought the house months ago…

[@edd3892]

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

[@Ann963]

@@edd3892yes 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! 😅

[@jundahukmuafda7992]

He gets free koi 😅😅

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@wonderwend1]

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.

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@kiaora224]

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!

[@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?

[@richardjohnson4696]

I had a client who thought he had a leak in his koi pond, I emptied it and used a large inflatable kids pool as the fish storage, I added a pump to make a fountain to try and oxygenate the water for the fish, similar to what they had in the original pond, I cleaned the pond and looked for leaks, I think it was in the water feature and through evaporation that they were losing water volume, so I added a self fill device if the water level went down. They later hired in someone to clean the pond and they put all their fish into a small little tote and left it in the sun, the fish were dead by the next day, the homeowner was furious and couldn't understand why they had such disregard for the health of the fish while storing them outside the pond. Koi can be very expensive for certain fish, whoever he hired just disappeared and he couldn't ever get them back on the line to even discuss them paying for the lost fish.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They should have got you back again instead of these ones that didn’t know what they were doing. There are plenty of “landscapers” that can dig a hole, but really you want somebody like us who understands fish and water 👍🏻

[@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.?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@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

[@SilverFlame819]

I can't imagine moving out, and abandoning my pets. People are horrible.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes they can be

[@Witchlord]

We don't know the situation. They may have been forced out and didn't have a choice. I try not assume the worst.

[@hackiehackerson]

​​@@Witchlordit's still cruelty and abandonment. that's a crime where I live, although they probably wouldn't do much about it unfortunately. I'm sure somebody could have found them a place to go if they spent a few minutes. pet stores would probably even take them to sell.

[@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! 👍🏻

[@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

[@davethedestroyer9727]

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

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

So nice of you, much appreciated

[@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

[@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

[@thegamingpigeon3216]

So something a lot of people don't know: while it's not recommended to keep them in such conditions, goldfish/koi naturally live in very murky, dirty, unkempt water (well, as unkempt as natural water can be lol). While this pond in its past state was by no means the ideal living situation for them, as you can see, they clearly were able to adapt.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes many top breeders in Japan use filthy mud ponds. In this instance though the water quality was terrible. They were surviving, they were just dying slowly. We found a couple of fish that did not make it whilst draining the pond, we just thought it best not to show that on video

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Natu_Visu]

@@Mountain_Aquatics They seem happier now, 'cause before you couldn't see them to begin with! (Ba-dum-tschh.)

[@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?

[@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?

[@jackiegarcia1893]

The depth on that pond is amazing!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@koicaine1230]

Poor babies, thank you for saving them ❤️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was a pleasure

[@koicaine1230]

@@LeeRoland I highly doubt it. Koi like perfect water parameters, otherwise they get distressed and start flashing, showing signs of distress and sickness etc. In this case, they were forced to adapt to the water conditions. I have no doubt that many, many Koi died before these were rescued. Once they were in fresh, clean water, their color started coming back and they were more active. Shoot, Koi from that pond should be bred solely for their ability to survive such conditions 😉

[@koicaine1230]

@@LeeRoland Thank you, I am humbled ❤️

[@self-preservationsociety7057]

That pond has got some awesome potential, are you doing a follow up vid ?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@self-preservationsociety7057 yes mage there will be a follow up video in a few weeks. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it

[@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

[@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.

[@Ami-ml7gp]

Me watching from my home in the desert thinking how nice it would be to have a pond. 😂

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I’m sure it’s not impossible?

[@sub_bacchus]

just incredibly wasteful and expensive ​@@Mountain_Aquatics

[@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 😁

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@dericksmith2137]

Years back at the family farm, I decided to release 6 goldfish into the pond. The pond was approx 20’X40’ by 10’ deep. The goldfish were about 6” when I put them in. (They were outgrowing my huge indoor tank) Within a month I noticed 2 herons frequenting the pond, so I assumed my goldfish were doomed. The pond had the typical rushes by also lots of underwater growth so ‘seeing’ the goldfish was rare. Then I got real busy with work so months went by before I checked the pond. It was an extremely hot dry summer but I was still shocked to see the ponds water lever reduced to only about 1’. So armed with a bucket and a net I went to see if any goldfish remained that needed rescuing. Sure enough I spotted 1 right away but the vegetation made netting impossible. Figuring I’d pull the growth out then rescue the fish. As soon as I stuck my hands into the ponds water, I pulled my hands back out and let out a very unmanly girl scream. Something had wiggled in my hands! Turns out all 6 of the original goldfish were still in the pond (now grown to be 12-14”), but they had bred. The wiggling was millions of 1” gold/brown babies. So armed with a finer net I began scooping babies. The 6 adults went into a kiddie pool. The babies I quit catching after I had 2 5gallon pails stuffed full with more fish than water. Which I immediately took to my nearest pet shop, he bought them as ‘feeders’. But he also bought each of the parents from me, coming out a couple days later with camp coolers to transport them in.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

That’s an amazing story! Thank you. We’re there any left in the pond that managed to survive after that?

[@willieverusethis]

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

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Do you have a pond already?

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@doggyspeak]

its nice to see the fish go from surviving to thriving, and what a beautiful space for them too!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It really is! Thank you

[@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

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@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

[@hamham545]

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

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you ❤️

[@katec9893]

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

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Much happier now Kate thank you

[@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!

[@raygrange7312]

Amazing how the fish are showing colour again. Nice job.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Goes to show they are much happier now

[@Ava_Orchid]

What lovely people wanting to improve the environment and appearance for the fish they had put upon them even if they arent stunning oranges and silvers. I hope they enjoy their lovely fish

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Have you seen the update video? The colours have improved a lot

[@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

[@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 👍🏻

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@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 😁

[@marcmcintosh5995]

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

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers Marc, much appreciated mate

[@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 ❤️

[@alanedwards8834]

Very therapeutic to watch! What a great job

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers Alan, much 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

[@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

[@jinee8856]

I missed content like this ♥

[@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.?

[@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!

[@manicmaggie]

Hats off to you! That was one heck of an undertaking.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was a massive job. Took two of us around 12 hours so 24 man hours in total. Glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@clydebrown8241]

man i would love a job like that! seeing beautiful fish and ponds and cleaning them up! I love nature and fishing and would enjoy the peace they would bring!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I used to think the same, eventually I took the plunge and went for it! Keep watching KZbin videos and learn as much as you can. There’s loads on my channel that will help 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 👍🏻

[@mikeeljahosafats3231]

Pond is fantastic!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers buddy, don’t forget to drop a sub and we will go back for an update 👍🏻

[@XxAmethystRaynexX]

Great job, thank you for saving them 🐠🐟

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was a pleasure

[@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

[@John-ey3ws]

Amazing they're still alive well done nice work 👍

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you John, much appreciated. I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@kellyberdan141]

That was a great video. I would love a pond like that

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It’s a stunning pond.

[@jaimecoburn1339]

Good work and two thumbs up on the effort you put in, amazing amount of fish .

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback, it’s much appreciated

[@RayFliesAway]

Thank you for saving them

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was a pleasure

[@roastedchicken7254]

Beautiful pond, nice work and amazing video.❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks

[@andrewthornton1945]

What a Lovely place to sit and watch the day away. 👏👏👏👏 Good job

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It’s lovely isn’t it

[@TheTishy44]

Nice pond build.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks 👍

[@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

[@AngelCnderDreamer]

I was expecting massive fish, its insane they survived that long and there that many. So glad to see they are in good hands now.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you. You should check out the update video to see how they’re doing now

[@AngelCnderDreamer]

@@Mountain_Aquatics of course, I was planning to. :)

[@AavigPrakash2010]

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

[@pikeonatrike]

Awesome job guys. Would have never believed in there being so many fish still alive in there and thriving. Keep up the good work guys. Much fishpreciation 🐟❤️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you so much for the feedback. Will be an update on these lovely koi soon

[@pikeonatrike]

@@Mountain_Aquatics nice. I will keep an eye out. And no problems mate cool video and very interesting and great result

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@pikeonatrike you might like some of my other videos?

[@pikeonatrike]

@@Mountain_Aquatics yeah I will watch some only just subbed to you so will watch some more fella 👍

[@awoodward37]

In the temporary fish pool, was there any system to increase the o2 level in such a small volume with so many fish?

[@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?

[@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

[@GamelianEyes]

I thought you were going to drain the pond, but you guys completely restored it!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We do our best, all down to what the customer is welling to spend though of course! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@juliehampton3043]

Aww bless them fish how they survived with all that green water 😢xxx

[@knyghtryder3599]

Green water is liquid gold , best fish food on earth for fry

[@matty1255]

That looks like an amazing pond, would love that in my garden.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It really is!