What do you think guys, is this a cute little pond or WHAT? What fish do you think I'll put in it? 😈
@lancedelcastillo22132 жыл бұрын
I love the pond. Let me think? Are you gonna put bettas in your pond?🤣
@tree.652 жыл бұрын
Love it! I had rosy red minnows (feeder fish) in mine last year. This year I put zebra danios in there and they started breeding like crazy. Yikes! I think you could put a couple of small breed gold fish in there.
@russellpeeples59432 жыл бұрын
Since the tank is blue inside, I would put some yellow-ish or orange-ish koi in there (small ones).
@antoniocesarec94052 жыл бұрын
Guppy!?
@JustsBob2 жыл бұрын
I'd go with Rainbow Shiners, theyy're native in the US I think and a beautiful forgiving fish for in the pont. Looking beautiful as usual.
@lucysnowe3129 күн бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel today. How adorable are you?? You have such an engaging personality and a lovely voice that could narrate children's books -- I'm totally serious! Great information and what a beautiful pond!
@musician200X2 жыл бұрын
I recently built a turtle pond for someone. They were asking about a tank and I was like, nah. This is cheaper. We got a stock pond and a square hang on rail flower box for a sump. More work, but cheaper and much more of what they actually wanted
@ruthmeow42622 жыл бұрын
My brother wants turtles, I was telling him the best turtle tank would be a stock pond.
@musician200X2 жыл бұрын
@@ruthmeow4262 I highly reccomend following Joey from King of DIYs model for a sump. It's a great filter and can add more water into the system. A couple more gallons never hurt.
@CreativePetKeeping2 жыл бұрын
That blue is a really nice color!!! 👌 10/10
@mysticmorgan86882 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@gregjonesonline2 жыл бұрын
Check your PH before fish, those cinderblocks will mess with your water for years
@bonniegrandstaff55002 жыл бұрын
I have cinderblocks in my pound with no problem and i have koi and guppies in my pound and its been going for also most a year now.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Good point Greg! I didn't think of that. I'll measure my parameters soon. My gh/kh is SUPER high so it might not even matter ;)
@HGCUPCAKES7 ай бұрын
If that doesn’t scream narc, what does?
@AtownCO2 жыл бұрын
Good ol comets? That’s what I have in my patio pond!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Nope! Well, some cute little ranchu goldfish are my choice #3 :)
@bawdybroad2 жыл бұрын
Pearl Danio... like little trout!
@Godwinpounds43332 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋how are you doing?
@justinw9192 Жыл бұрын
For those who don't know, the pond liner/pond shield is required because galvanized metal is toxic to fish.
@anthonycermak93862 жыл бұрын
Pond Fancy Level: 20/10
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Haha, yay!
@guavaleaf42082 жыл бұрын
Ooo that would be really nice for some paradise gouramis aka paradise fish.
@macquelearl18432 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
*gasp* hi! Oh man, thanks! That's really nice!
@professorm41712 жыл бұрын
I would use Pond Amor/Pond Shield too but if you want a cheaper alternative, use a cheap pond liner. You can edge border to the liner at the lip with a vinyl hose or a used hose.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
That's true, pond shield is pretty but it isn't exactly budget-friendly! It basically doubled the cost of the pond, heh
@johnfrancismiranda85692 жыл бұрын
I love ur idea and design, i guess it will be koi fish
@GenRN2 жыл бұрын
White Cloud Mountain Minnows? Really cool project! I’ve always wanted to use galvanized tubs but know they leak and didn’t want a weird black liner! So this is so perfect! I’d love to know your final project cost without the tub.
@milkandcookyz2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say that or rice fish.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Good guess, they're like my #4 choice if my first few don't work out! Final cost, hmm. Tub was around $100, epoxy was $70 I think. I had the rest of the supplies on hand which helped, like the self-etching primer and acetone and respirator.
@GenRN2 жыл бұрын
@@SimplyBetta aww, thanks! I knew that epoxy had to be spendy! Dying to know what is going in there! I’d love to do this in a huge galvanized feeding trough and have goldfish!
@mysticmorgan86882 жыл бұрын
You are such a crazy creative lady Taylor. I didn't even know you could have fish tanks outdoors. Betta🐟
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you
@mysticmorgan86882 жыл бұрын
@@SimplyBetta you're welcome Penny 😜
@catsoutofthebag242 жыл бұрын
I have big tub ponds with a combination of multiple Beta Fry and another with a few Platinum Males that have not bred and Dragon Females and Dumbos Females which are my breeders along with a few young Dragon Females. The first thing in the morning is coffee and checking out grow-out tubs and all the colors and feeding live foods and watching them hunt. Lots of pond plants. Trash cans full of live food! Love it!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
That's so cool, you must live somewhere really warm! :D
@catsoutofthebag242 жыл бұрын
@@SimplyBetta Yes La Verne Ca
@laughinglighting43432 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@audrameyer95582 жыл бұрын
That looks "simply" perfect! It is so pretty and will only look better as the days pass. I feel inspired by that color!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@lilirose722 жыл бұрын
I know a guy here in Ireland who keeps Paradise Fish in tubs outdoors in the summer, so that's my guess!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Lilirose stop guessing so well ;)
@danielbagby41492 жыл бұрын
I guessssss.. Cherry Barbs! Or a type of Ricefish!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Ricefish are my #2 choice if my #1 doesn't work out!
@kimspurre12422 жыл бұрын
Love it! So awesome and beautiful! I used to buy the big black rubber (?) ones for my summer livebearer tanks. I live in SoCal and so it was easy for me to set them up as long as in shade. Added floating plants and as long as I stocked properly no filter was needed. Lots of algae so fry had additional food. I had plaited in one, ilyodon furcidens in another. In winter I brought them indoors. Oh yeah almost forgot that I purchased a couple of green 20 gallon plastic bins for Endlers. By early fall had lots of babies to sell on Aquabid. Wish I could remember more details but this was back in 2003-2005.
@680ecks2 жыл бұрын
Long fin white clouds
@GROCK6192 жыл бұрын
Rice fish..!!.. gotcha
@amandabyrd93492 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Great video! I was like-‘man, she needs to use a mask for that acetone’, and there you were with your rated mask! Good job!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I thought I was taken care fo doing it outside on a breezy day. Nope! That's stuff is awful! :D
@gandalfstormcrow84393 ай бұрын
Aww, I just had the same idea... Used spray on Flexiseal though.😉
@randihardy66422 жыл бұрын
so cute!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@loobyloola182 жыл бұрын
I would guess at some fancy goldfish but knowing Taylor she will probably surprise us all with bright neon glow in the dark fish or something 🤣
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Hah!!
@MikeTytula2 жыл бұрын
Awesome project! Good to see the process of coating Galvanized metal as well!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike~! I'm happy with how it turned out :)
@mofish3601 Жыл бұрын
Love the shout out for our home state! Can’t wait to see what you decide to keep!
@michelleplume47782 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking HOPING Rice fish 🐟🥰
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
They're my #2 choice! :D
@JakeDogg-RIP2 жыл бұрын
Woooo! Go TayTay!! 🥰❤️🐶
@PlayfullyPainting2 жыл бұрын
Second summer for my 2 ryukin goldfish tub pond on covered patio. I got the 50gal black tub from tractor supply. I wish I would of got the 100 gal. thought about the resin and sealer paint. Im in gulfcoast Tx so added heater for winter but the Ryukins like cooler water. I added a spillway waterfall and added some sponge filter media I can change out plus 2 sponge air filters. I have a fan blowing on it, temps been upper 90s /100's. Keeping lots of water movement to help water stay lower 80s and add water couple times a week for evaporation. Ive had challenges but I love it. I love your plants, the forget me knots on my list. I love your pond and I cang wait to see what fish you choose.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Man, I would love some goldfish, ranchu especially. They're like, #3 on my list if my current selection doesn't work out :)
@claywise432 жыл бұрын
That would be perfect for medaka rice fish. Great job on the pond!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good guess!
@claywise432 жыл бұрын
@@SimplyBetta I hope you put rice fish in there. I love mine
@bazrat692 жыл бұрын
I hope it's an orca. 🤣. Looks really good.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
How did you know :(
@mosspinzo4523 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Love your personality. Thank you. ❤️
@amyfain99252 жыл бұрын
I’m in love with that dog. 😍
@markhunter22442 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, can’t wait to see the fish in the pond.
@richardlaw23452 жыл бұрын
Very nice, love the color
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bajaniyaviral3432 жыл бұрын
Those support rock of plant bucket may mesh up with Your Water PH....i guess any native fish but not betta ....
@southwest10254 ай бұрын
You are so beautiful and love how you have fun ❤
@SimplyBetta3 ай бұрын
Aww!
@ChrisResecker872 жыл бұрын
Gold fish!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
some adorable ranchus are my #3 choice if my first few don't work out! I drool over eastcoastranchu's fish :0
@fishiemon642 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful 👀👍🏽✌🏽
@magicalbooknerd2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! I’d love to have an outdoor pond but it gets too cold here 🥶
@Godwinpounds43332 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋how are you doing?
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
My climate is SO COLD too, I can only have a pond in the summer. So I'll need to choose some fish I can bring inside this fall
@magicalbooknerd2 жыл бұрын
@@SimplyBetta Oh, I didn’t even think of that! Maybe I could have a pond then 👀
@rgilroy19092 жыл бұрын
blue is my favorite color. So of coarse it looks great. nice job
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cannibus782 жыл бұрын
Amazing as usual...everything you do I special and one of a kind.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks! I tried to explain it do anyone could do it, though!
@christyt.39592 жыл бұрын
LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!
@darrenderousse48042 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea! Haha I can relate asking for weird gifts like that! I ask for driftwood recently for Father’s Day 😂😂
@thefluffyeasteregger2 жыл бұрын
I asked for EZ Green for Christmas 😅 I can definitely relate too
@darrenderousse48042 жыл бұрын
@@thefluffyeasteregger 😂 I get that look from the wife but oh well!
@MelodieRose727 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job!
@jiggz282 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome!!!! 👏
@chlexiel.10222 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@sandypelto51512 жыл бұрын
Another great project Taylor! You are so creative! ❤️
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@chriswaye52122 жыл бұрын
Really good job your pond is looking awesome!love how you do everything yourself its alot of work but very rewarding,some lucky fish going to have a nice home
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@triniscaper38242 жыл бұрын
I just set up an outdoor pond for primarily fully aquatic plants a few days ago, so far so good and I'm gonna pick up some cherry barbs for the pond so that"s my guess lol
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
I bet they'll look great in there!
@annasensee81322 жыл бұрын
I'll go for something random...sunfish? It's gorgeous!!! ❤️
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Good guess, I love sunfish! Not doing them though :P Thanks!
@MinaRose20232 жыл бұрын
I love this project omg so cool I like it a lot better than the fancy one lol
@twunderaquatics17702 жыл бұрын
Probably a good thing you coated the inside of the metal. I've read the galvanized metal releases stuff in the water. . I use Rubbermaid tubs. Great video.
@stunneragk Жыл бұрын
Simply Betta summarized in 3s @11:29
@phillipbruni24342 жыл бұрын
Guppies, or betas is my bet for what type of fish
@williamamely70382 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this DIY pond video. Many fish keepers are setting up backyard ponds, with good results. Best of luck with yours, Taylor. Maybe you can set one up to rear Betta Fry.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@Sebastianfnc2 жыл бұрын
This one is fun indeed looking good with all of you’re plants, sweet i am thinking stickleback fish 🐠 in there as in a real pond
@amazingaquaticsandexotics30302 жыл бұрын
super cool
@shesellsfish2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean, gonna be gorgeous? It already IS! It's just going to get more gorgeous-er. Hmmmm...what fish? Bettas would be too obvious, but still wild betta pair could be contenders. White clouds always do fantastically outside, contenders, shrimp...maybe. I'm going with the white clouds. 👍❤👍
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Haha, good guesses! Everyone is guessing rice fish which is my #2 choice, but my #1 choice should be a little unexpected :)
@yentlcloud2 жыл бұрын
A long time ago Taylor was going to make a spooky aquarium.. i really miss that projects i like spoopy things
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Moving messed everything up! I still have spooky aquarium. I left it behind but when I got to the new house, there it was : (
@nightlyrowentree60472 жыл бұрын
Guppies I love Guppies and snails I bet that's what u put in
@vibesaquatics2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing video 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@drewzero12 жыл бұрын
That is a great blue, it looks like it would go well with green/brown algae if and when that comes! I'm going to guess platies. The red ones would look amazing on that blue background.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! My pond only gets evening sun so I'm hoping that keeps the algae down a little :) Good guess, but nope!
@chasitydomenici1092 жыл бұрын
Omg, I love this! I can’t wait to see what you put in your pond. You’ve inspired me to do a backyard pond as well❤️
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! It really is fun :)
@naomismith31292 жыл бұрын
Love your fish pond I think u will get gold fish or guppies love your plants to xxx
@mariangraham90742 жыл бұрын
That's pretty! I would not have thought to use epoxy paint. Also, I wish I had a "pond store" near me! Lol. It's a drive to get to a place that actually has a selection of plants.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
I only just discovered the pond store last summer, man! I wish I would have known about them earlier. Before them I was doing online orders along with everyone else in the country and it took a month to get my plants!
@Loveofpets2 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful! I love the forget me nots, I have them growing wild in my garden. I think you will add guppies or tetras.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am really stoked about the forget me nots, they're already starting to flower like crazy. My pond only gets partial sun in the evening, which is good for them!
@joynut16772 жыл бұрын
the delta blue is beautiful and I love the Alaskan Forget Me Not. my guess is you are going to put goldfish in it.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Good guess! Ranchu goldfish are like choice #3 for me if my first two don't work out :)
@JakeDogg-RIP2 жыл бұрын
Guppy pond? Or rainbow fish pond? 🥰🐶
@pelhamsaquatics2 жыл бұрын
Platys? They would look great against the blue. And bettas would look way cool too😍
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Good guess but nope! ;)
@christinescorner18582 жыл бұрын
My guess is a whole bunch of guppies
@QueAquatics2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful pond! It came out so nice. I’m guessing red and black panda barbs
@raymondorozco34362 жыл бұрын
I love her voice she could be the voice of a character in Simpsons lol
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
That would be the coolest
@alihawkins82642 жыл бұрын
Rice fish!
@dragon6irl2 жыл бұрын
I literally have a couple of the black stock tanks in my wishlist, the tuff stuff brand from tractor supply has a 40gal for $40, or a 120 for $80 that I will be getting as soon as we move into a house!
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Right on! :D
@BradfordAquatics2 жыл бұрын
This turned out looking great Taylor! I usually hope the water in mine turns green, so I don't think it would be worth it for me to paint the insides, but that blue sure does look great! I'm looking forward to seeing what fish you put in there! I'm thinking maybe some kind of rainbowfish?
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Is it weird that I can NEVER get green water, even if I try? D:
@WhatIsMisophonia2 жыл бұрын
I have a small garden pond, and I've given up on fish. We're close to the woods and we attract large green frogs and even potentially bull frogs, so predation on anything smaller than a couple inches worth of fish is a near certainty. I could put a cage over it, but I'm not doing that.
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Oooo, can see how that is a problem. bull frogs are no joke! I saw a comment of yours a while ago that I thing I forgot to reply to! It was about my fish cabinet being heated with heat tape on the backside of the cabinet, and how using a router to make some channels to put heat tape on the underside would be better. I agree! I actually considered it but man, I was intimidated by the idea so I chose the lazy route and put it on the backside. If I could go back in time I would do it right the first time and heat from the bottom!
@WhatIsMisophonia2 жыл бұрын
@@SimplyBetta You don't have to router it in, I recall mentioning something about using light diffuser or something like that for the tank to set on, and it would be cut out for heating lines. The back might actually still be a better idea if we're talking about tall tanks vs. more block shaped, wide, or long tanks. Also, a think layer of gravel, sand, dirt, etc.; can have an insulation effect on the bottom because there's little water current movement though it unless you're doing UGF. My idea might be more efficient, but since you were heating the whole cabinet, your idea is probably more pragmatic.
@ONEFUNFONE Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking some kind of bright medaka ricefish for the tiny pond.
@vedantkhamkar44132 жыл бұрын
Hey sensei you remember me 😃?? I have my own DIY planted tank ...thnks to you
@darrellmcknight35952 жыл бұрын
Fancy Goldfish
@mekat8612 жыл бұрын
Next year if you get a pond that is wider then tall you can go filterless and no air. My pond has been set up since beginning of May with no filter and air since it is a 35 gallon but wide and shallow. My sunset variatus platies already have some youth in the pond now so I'm guess around 10 fish 6 are adults. I have 3 bog plants, hornwort and salvinia in the pond to help with filtration and hiding spots for the babies. Since you are doing only one pond like me I'm going to guess, livebearers so maybe Endlers since they can handle termperature swings. I really wanted to do egg layers but I didn't want to move to a two ponds but after seeing how low maintenance this year's pond is I will probably set up 2 next year and do egg layers.
@cathyhendrix75522 жыл бұрын
The pond looks awesome. And I think the epoxy that you used was perfect. Because whatever fish you put in will be visible. We will be able to see them. YEAH🎉. I'm probably wrong, but I think you will get something like White Cloud minnows or rice fish. Something medium to small. I know that's 2 guesses, but with you I think we should get 2 guesses. LOL. Hey, when will you be doing the Api Api fish? I'm really excited about having a chance at getting to help with the saving of these gorgeous little guys.🤗
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
You're close with rice fish! That's my #2 choice :) My api api project got stalled! My move messed everything up, I lost some breeders and the rest did not want to spawn for me. I'm finally seeing some good activity now though, fingers crossed for the api api project :)
@cathyhendrix75522 жыл бұрын
@@SimplyBetta Oh rats. I missed it by one. So what's your #1 choice? You forgot to tell me.😁. Oh and did anyone get it right?
@ZebMeierWatz2 жыл бұрын
Rice Fish maybe?
@mercygirl3172 жыл бұрын
bettas of course lol
@ProfJCsCritters2 жыл бұрын
That looks great! I'm guessing rice fish. That's what I'd do if I could set up a pond like that! :)
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Rice fish are my #2 choice!
@AlexK-ew1mo2 жыл бұрын
There's a Simply Vader joke in there somewhere.
@nolasdollsandaquatics93862 жыл бұрын
Rice fish??? Great job 👍
@blissesmommy2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. So many stocking choices! A derpy goldfish would be a great addition, but I'm guessing you'll pick something smaller... maybe white clouds? Have you tried to remove the logo from the outside of the tank? Maybe some acetone would take it off?
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
I've tried picking it off then I gave up! It's on my to-do list :)
@timothynelson49322 жыл бұрын
love the pond! I'm guessing celestial pearl danios (that's what I'm doing in mine).
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
Ooo that would be really fun, good guess! But it isnt't :P
@lmp89322 жыл бұрын
Fancy goldfish, tetras or barbs (whichever ones are in your country).
@marcusfishtanks739513 күн бұрын
Is it holding up well? I’m about to do a big 8 foot tub
@XCaliKev2 жыл бұрын
👍😎 Did you move to Alaska? Hmmm in that case I’d say White Clouds. Seen Cory had some living under ice. 🖖
@SimplyBetta2 жыл бұрын
I'm from alaska! I'm not there anymore though, but that is home :) White clouds are a good guess, I do love them
@kylesawyer647 ай бұрын
Did your paint stay stuck? I have heard that the zinc plating can be difficult to get paint to bond too.
@alaskangirl76752 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I’m so excited! I’m thinking you will put in mosquito fish or guppies.
@alaskangirl76752 жыл бұрын
@@Steves_fish I don’t know but mama say knock you out🎼🎤
@alaskangirl76752 жыл бұрын
@@Steves_fish No my mama said it, not me. I’d have to look it up. I was thinking more along the lines of a fan tail guppy. But I guess female guppies look like the mosquito fish I’m thinking of. I’ll hitch a ride with you if you’re going back to Cali.
@alaskangirl76752 жыл бұрын
@@Steves_fish it’s funny I have zero desire to go to CA. I’d like to visit every other state though.
@golfinglibrarian2 жыл бұрын
@@Steves_fish No. Similar in appearance, but completely different species.
@alaskangirl76752 жыл бұрын
@@Steves_fish I’m just assuming you were a huge LL fan and would know I was trying to have fun with you.
@graciousssssly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Taylor! I have this same stock tub that I want to turn into a pond. It is brand new. Is it necessary to use pond primer/paint? As in, is the galvanized steel bad for the fish?
@MrRandyj72 Жыл бұрын
I'm in a industry where we use galv metal all the time. Just use white vinegar on the metal before painting. It's all we use before coating and it works great for adhesion