Garden Goldfish pond. My BIGGEST project yet. Removal, Placement, Electrics and more! (Part 1)

[@GrowMoreVeggies]

I started as a gardener. KZbin then told me to watch you and MD. Fast forward six months, I have nine fish tanks, 3 small bait jars growing cultures, and before the end of the summer I hope to have a pond near my vegetable garden. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.

[@FishShopMatt]

You're welcome and I'm sorry hahaha. Thank you so much for the comment.

[@GrowMoreVeggies]

@@FishShopMatt You're welcome, Matt! Question: Do you like to use bog friendly plants in/sort of in, your ponds? I'm thinking sedges and rushes.

[@FishShopMatt]

@@GrowMoreVeggies yeah I do like to use a fair amount of marginal planting in ponds. I find the more you have the less algae you grow.

[@GrowMoreVeggies]

​@@FishShopMatt Thank you for the responses! One more question for you. Do plants need to be fertilized differently in a pond?

[@sarahlewis7669]

Any advice for a total novice greatly appreciated. If your anywhere near South Yorkshire maybe you could give me a hand…..lol great work and good luck with your pond. 😊

[@jamesnoonan7450]

This is just the content all of us aqauirists were looking for, not repetitive. Fresh ideas every single week ! Love yout work Matt keep it up 🎉❤

[@Nyraksi]

Do I have a yard? No, I'm a renter. Did I watch the whole video and enjoyed it way too much? Absolutely! One day I'll have a house, a yard and a pond!

[@FishShopMatt]

Amazing thank you! At least you have a video to refer back to now.

[@lkawaiteacher]

You could do the 'bucket' ponds. I rent as well and have 3 largish 'bucket' ponds--no filters or pumps, just plant. They have been running for years.

[@adelinawarriner6259]

can always use cinder block and bricks to build a support for the pond insert so it's completely removable..

[@giggiwidit5638]

I love how Matt really explains things, and yet keeps it simple to understand

[@FishShopMatt]

Happy to hear that! It's exactly what I want to achieve with this channel!

[@thirsa9013]

I really appreciate how doable your videos are. Lot's of youtubers with stuff where I'm thinking, thats lovely, but I don't have the tools or knowhow. You're the first youtuber where I'm actively checking out the equipment and considering trying it myself.

[@FishShopMatt]

That means a lot to hear that! It's exactly what I want my videos to achieve.

[@rbuschgens]

Have been watching since the beginning (from first MD combined video) and I think this is where you really shine, along with fish files and gear reviews. Love the pond videos. Keep the coming! 😎

[@megmills4798]

O dear just left me hanging in anticipation for the rest😊

[@necronomickomik]

I've lived a pretty exciting life, and one of my favorite things to do to relax is watch British guys on KZbin build ponds and aquariums. Who'da thunk?

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha thank you!

[@alanthecat59]

very wise 😹

[@traceburroughs5763]

Absolutely love the outdoor ponds and projects!!!!! I’ve got a pond idea brewing as we speak. Love the videos as always!!!!

[@megmills4798]

My first smaller pond is finally how i want it came with my home

[@Kowalus]

I love your positive energy :) thank you

[@bonniegoodwin5653]

Can’t wait to see what it looks like when you’re done. It seems like a very fun project!

[@TripleFork]

Lets forward this video to MD. He was thinking about building a pond in the far back of his garden.

[@GrowMoreVeggies]

FSM and MD need to collab again on a pond!

[@FishShopMatt]

Digging this one was bad enough let alone the bigger one that MD wants!

[@TripleFork]

It was more about that he wants it in the back. Were your tip of geting it close to where can see it from your house makes more sense.

[@angiebear8727]

Really appreciate the fact that you try to save all the crawling creatures whom had taken up residence in your previous pond. I love flower gardens. Have a short season here in New England USA but you’ve made adding a pond look possible. Appreciate that 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

You're more than welcome! Ponds are simple!

[@HealingWarrior-ic6os]

I’ve never wanted a pond before but you’re kind of selling me on it 🤣🤣🤣

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha everyone needs a pond.

[@lisanetgark415]

I have a 2500 gallon pond built by Gerard Touhey. He has fabulous videos! My pond has massive filtration, 2 waterfalls, no stagnant areas, and lots of plants. My water is crystal clear. Remember we do not keep fish, we keep water. My water values are spot on and my KH needs adjusting here and there. To learn more about pond building look up Gerard Touhey the happy crazy Irish pond builder. He flies around the world building ponds for folks.

[@karenporter3156]

Great video! Thank you once again. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the next video. Your niece and nephew are good workers; it must have been nice to have them working with you.

[@GBLecci]

You should make MD work with you just because of all those videos he made you carry things by yourself!! LOL!! :D

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

I'm glad you have your helper. You are making memories for both of you. ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely family is so so important to me.

[@TexasNana2]

Love your channel ❤ Looking forward to part 2 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😃 Should be out by the end of this week.

[@pizuk9358]

Left the episode on a cliffhanger lol!

[@FishShopMatt]

Dun dun duuuuuuu part 2 coming this week.

[@fishtales2597]

Hi im a lady fishkeeper, ive just finished redigging , laying pond liner and making it slightly wider my pond from a reformed pond it was hard work. It took me a week but my fish are now happier with a bit more swimming space. My husband also likes it and hes not a gardener hes more techy.

[@FishShopMatt]

That's awesome to hear congrats on the new pond.

[@fishtales2597]

@@FishShopMatt Thanx followed you since MD introduced you

[@Scorpielle]

Amazing!!! Ohhh I want to make one now 😮

[@FishShopMatt]

You should!

[@alanthecat59]

@@FishShopMatt 😻 lets go

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

I have loved ponds for more years than I can remember. So great watching you build and learning from you.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks so much

[@JamesE.F.C]

Excited for part 2🎉

[@FishShopMatt]

Coming this week!

[@501meganinja]

I really enjoy that all your videos feel achievable. Even if I don’t have the skill now it feels like I could actually learn it.

[@FishShopMatt]

Absolutely what I aim for! Thank you for commenting!

[@gitasevadasi1908]

Those sinks look a bit like styrofoam boxes , love watching your videos though , really informative and nice to watch ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha they do, I can promise you they weighed what felt like 500kg more than a styrofoam box.

[@eevee_themeanie5883]

Everytime Matt says "Round the outside" I hear Eminem 😆

[@shawnhake6115]

Always a win for wildlife when any new pond is installed. After a little experiment I reckon there’s a market for some kind of pond version of clip and grow product used for plants in aquariums

[@FishShopMatt]

Totally agree! Some companies produce products called overgrowing mats which are material and roll down the side of a pond.

[@mayjahcon4662]

Hello from Hawaii Matt!! 🤙🏽 love your videos, gained a bunch of knowledge and experience from watching you and MD! Thank you! Can’t wait for the next collab with MD! Keep up the great work! I always look forward to a new video! Aloha 🤙🏽🌴☀️

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Jamesbayliss163]

Loved this Matt. Cannot wait for part 2

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, watch out this week!

[@anilmakwana5783]

A very important and informative video for newbies wishing to install a new pond. Thanks Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@GSG-lc5zm]

The new planter fountain is cool ( ultra mod look) I however prefer the tinkler.. old school classic/classy

[@Steve_RobbieRaygun]

Great video as usual Matt..... undercrackers, not so much 😅

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I nearly cropped them out but didn't think it was too long a clip hahaha

[@user-fa4jcdep1dc2]

Great video Matt!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks!

[@friatankar]

Good video, Matt! /Niklas from Sweden.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!!!

[@stevecooper6653]

Nice Matt 👌🏻👌🏻your content is just getting better and better,🤷what’s next a fishing 🎣 pond then a lake lol 😂 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😉

[@FishShopMatt]

You never know what the future may hold!

[@slumlordapartmentmaintenance]

Good job Matt! Love your channel. You ain't scared of Shit!👍👍👍

[@FishShopMatt]

I appreciate that! 💜

[@crystaldrouin]

Looking really nice so far, when do you plan on Posting Part 2.....

[@jacekjakimiec9987]

good job family times

[@FishShopMatt]

Family times are the best!

[@TheNellet17]

I would love a pond like my Grandma has in Coventry. I'm in South Texas now, but once I have the chance and figure out the best fish to stock to kill mosquito larvae, I will make it happen!

[@angiebear8727]

Mosquito fish are probably a good option. Best wishes ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

You should, I'm sure there are some fish you could stock to keep the mossies down.

[@jackiehornsey1340]

I am enjoying your pond videos. Lots of info and ideas.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@gwarski]

Looking forward to part 2

[@FishShopMatt]

Coming this week!

[@user-ip7cd5ym3e]

I just love your videos!! Thank you for sharing.

[@erikabearden608]

Really enjoy your informative and approachable projects.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you very much!

[@sarahnelson7534]

Fantastic, you make it look so easy 🤔

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! I'll be honest it really isn't that hard! Wait until you see the finished pond!

[@CuddleTrouble]

You could 3d print some covers for those water outlets and glue/rivet them over. I'm sure you already have a plan for them, though. Everything looks great so far, I can't wait to see it finished.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! Part 2 should be out by the end of the week.

[@ms_katia2267]

Can’t wait for part 2❤

[@FishShopMatt]

This week!!!

[@ShrimplyTheBestCo]

Yet another fantastic video matt! Your the best 🙏

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks so much!

[@naegwut]

This was great

[@HappyOne2017]

Great video l learned a lot ❤

[@noodlechild666]

I wish my garden was that easy to dig. About 1.5ft of clay, then nothing but hardcore. And roots. Lots and lots of roots.

[@FishShopMatt]

My garden is the same, I was very lucky with this one.

[@slashfan6747]

Hi, you may consider building an elevated pond. I think it might be an interesting alternative 🤔

[@adelinawarriner6259]

mine is rock, bolders w clay and soil mixed in.... every time it rains more rocks surface

[@krawlspace]

Inspiring stuff, sir! One of these days, I would love to do something like this. Next season, I think. No chance in the middle of the current heatwave.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah digging ponds in a heatwave isn't fun, been there and done that hahaha.

[@deadbeefmonster]

Exciting build

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@gujaalsmanda]

Hi Matt, Big fan of your work and videos, can you make a step by step video for aquascaping for beginners? From soil substrate to plants to use, filters, co2 tank, lights.

[@FishShopMatt]

Great suggestion! I'll have a think about how I can make such a video!

[@megmills4798]

This is so on time mine is in the back going to be putting in ground after tampering rocks for under and then it will have stones in pond filter set up drift wood plants😊

[@ruthvinter301]

Brilliant video 👏🏼 thanks Matt for sharing

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@digitallyabsurd6446]

I'm a big fan of fish shop matt! love the videos

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@theposh1970]

Very helpful to me as I have just put in an OASE 1000 preformed; great video.

[@alanthecat59]

😻 skills

[@mandyminshull2351]

I wish they’d put those arrows on aquarium filters because I always get mixed up as to what the in and out means….. in to the filter or in to your tank 🤔 the arrows are so much better

[@FishShopMatt]

So so true!!!

[@dforgash]

2 more months to get 29k more subs!

[@lburgess3098]

You’re more than welcome to use my garden to fit a pond! Any time …. Honestly … I really don’t mind … cup a tea and hob nobs all day long! 😅😅😅 and fan adoration all. Day. Long!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha you wouldn't believe the list of people I now have asking me if I need a garden to let them know!

[@friatankar]

​@@FishShopMatt😅

[@lburgess3098]

Just so chuffed you're doing so well! 😘

[@debstewart4558]

Get him Sophie. I want a bench by the pond so I an read and watch the nature show too. I hoe you don't put that mess back in. Jame ask him why the tarp is so far from the pond. Lol. Matt fly me over from America and I'd help you make it. Looking good so far.

[@adriankinsler1504]

Have you been sneaking around my garden? I have the same pond base, grey slate and recently updated the filter and electric switch with the same you have…..

[@FishShopMatt]

How weird definitely didn't use your pond for inspiration hahaha.

[@andreacasoli3371]

I always like and watch your videos even though I am more an aquarium guy than a pond guy, and I appreciate the fact that you involve your family members in your projects, btw I am studying to set up an aquarium for discus, will you ever do a species profile on this fish?

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! Yeah I do have some future plans for a discus files and maybe tank setup.

[@Chardymc]

I thought the planters where going to cascade in to each other.

[@FishShopMatt]

That would have been cool, maybe for a future build where I don't want to use them as planters.

[@Aquarium_Fantasy-HF]

I'll comment again when I am done watching the video 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

I hope you like it!

[@sarahnelson7534]

I'm looking forward to seeing this🎉

[@FishShopMatt]

It looks epic!!!

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

Could you make a pattern in old newspaper and mark each shape with the depth to make the hole accurate?

[@FishShopMatt]

Possibly, there are tons of ways of doing it but none of them are perfect.

[@alanthecat59]

i pond comapny in the USA supplies there ponds with a paper template , I thought good thinking also

[@LokiLove69]

Excellent video once again. Would you be a fish file possibly on the betta channa(snakehead betta) just discovered it and it seems really cool but alot different than your "normal" betta or even a fish file on the different types of bettas like imbellis, plakat splendids ect

[@skycatH1]

if buy this Blagdon Clean Pond Machine can use my old pump all uesing

[@Andrew-ky8oc8cq4n]

That pond is big enough to make it a bathing pond. Because , bathing with water bugs is theraputic.

[@alanthecat59]

😻😹 the Germans love a swim with a bug so I hear....?

[@Dartuche]

🐟

[@noeltakasch5689]

Nice looking pond! I'm a bit confused how that bypass works with a single way valve. the pump isn't too strong to overcome the gravity feed and still give you a small amount out of your water feature?

[@carlhughes7003]

What happened to the pond Martin had delivered and you and MD helped get into his garden?

[@FishShopMatt]

Martin had a few teething problems might try and visit it this year.

[@megmills4798]

So i think i will remove stone and get sand and put that on bottom

[@JiyuuNK]

Are you gonna collab with MD? I recall he is planning to build a pond on his backyard

[@FishShopMatt]

Probably at some point it's hard with how busy and focused we both are.

[@JiyuuNK]

@@FishShopMatt I'll be expecting the pond builds collab! All the best Matt~

[@theanimanga1744]

when are the collars with MD happening again? please we are all waiting for them

[@FishShopMatt]

I'm not sure we're both so busy doing different stuff but we shall see.

[@judyallinson1281]

❤

[@MeanOldLady]

Also kitsch really takes away from ponds instead of adding to them. I love the occasional tacky item just like anyone else, but every time I add something like that to my outdoor projects, I always regret it. Now I resist the urge to use them.

[@howardbradley6753]

I don't know if you did or not but pleaaase tell me you siliconed/sealed the inlet and outlet tubes to and from the filter? I don't want you experiencing bad leaks in time to come!! Cool video, i'm in the process of building a nature pond without a pump for my parents at the moment, aim is to get a perfect balance of oxygenators and marginals! Would love to see you do something similar although i aporeciate it can be exoensive deoending on liner choice!!

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah all the joins are sealed and the filter has seal rings on the inlet and outlet so no worries there. I always find with planting a pond that I just keep adding plants until the water runs clear. As long as you have a good variety of mariganls, oxygenators and deep water planting you should cover all bases for wildlife.

[@davecox7384]

I tried to follow the links to buy your shirts and hoodies but they aren’t working :(😢

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh weird I've just tried and they seem to be working. If you search spring fish shop Matt on Google it will come up.

[@gibbnasta]

Was the big hunk in the wheelbarrow elodea/Anacharis? Maybe a relative?

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah it was one of those! Not my favourite plant.

[@gibbnasta]

@FishShopMatt I loved it, until it took over most of my tanks and basically suffocated my other plants.

[@retrocentral]

I'm wondering, what was wrong with the old liner that it couldn't just be re-used? Not criticizing, just curious.

[@FishShopMatt]

It's around 30 years old if not older and we believe it has a slow leak. When we got it out and I touched the base it was super thin and sounded like it would crack.

[@retrocentral]

@@FishShopMatt Cool, thanks for the reply.

[@victoriasmith2041]

Love this. We popped into see you and you’re not their anymore. I’m the lady that loves the puffers lol 😂 where are you now?

[@FishShopMatt]

Hey! 👋 I'm full time KZbin now, I can have a way bigger impact on the fishkeeping community this way! Also 9-5 at the shop then staying up until 2am editing was slowly destroying me hahaha.

[@friatankar]

UV-C?

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah exactly

[@blairlock]

Those sinks look like styrofoam coolers. The pond looks 10 X's better just removing those.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah they weighed so so much more!

[@csabavarga8273]

Who's Raymond?

[@FishShopMatt]

A man who kindly lent me his garden

[@walterotiepka1460]

Definitely loose the sinks they look out of place

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah I agree after getting the new pond in, maybe a future wildlife antique pond video 😀

[@gauravyadav8937]

Hydrilla

[@FishShopMatt]

More than likely yeah.

[@Matthew.Henley]

Child labour! Is that legal 😂. Only joking. Another interesting video, Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha I think he's trying to get me to give him a fish tank! 🤣

[@alanthecat59]

😹

[@jimmymature1976]

What an odd video, it’s not finished! Why wouldn’t you wait until it’s finished before posting? Very odd. Normally like your videos

[@FishShopMatt]

Had a ton of footage for this build and also have let the pond settle for a week.

[@katieroscoe1415]

Seriously????😢 how critical

[@jimmymature1976]

@@katieroscoe1415what? I’m not allowed an opinion on Social media 😂😂😂

[@katieroscoe1415]

@@jimmymature1976 meany ! fish shop Matt is great, if u don’t like his videos don’t watch them, why write a negative comment to someone who has spent so much energy and time making a lovely video, to earn a living for his family. Have ever thought of keeping ur Nasty negative comments to yourself, after all who does it benefit?

[@jimmymature1976]

@@katieroscoe1415nothing I said was mean, not one part was. It was feedback, it is a part finished video. If you do t like other people’s opinions I suggest you remove yourself from KZbin….

[@Salty-Army]

You have nothing else better to do with your money..? 🤔

[@FishShopMatt]

I'm not sure what you mean. Spending my time giving an elderly gentleman something beautiful to sit next to and enjoy? This is one of the most common ways I saw in my nearly 20 years in the fishkeeping industry for DIYers to build ponds.

[@katieroscoe1415]

Seriously????

[@katieroscoe1415]

@@FishShopMattgood for u Matt it’s a lovely thing to do , I can’t think of a better way to spend your time and money, plus ur educating people about something really important, creating an environment that will encourage wild life 🎉