How to build a Fish Pond - Part 15 | Waterfall Construction | Spillway Installation

[@jessehansen10]

This series is the most in-depth, instructional I have came across, this dude should have at least a million subs.

[@salogrady]

One of the best and most complete videos I have seen about starting a spillway for a waterfall. Thanks!!

[@tinly8685]

Great tips on showing how to foam the waterfall spillway. Thanks

[@Mbuzisana]

Hi, I have been watching these series but I do seem to locate part 14. This one 15, is the most fascinating.

[@markschrader7869]

Thank you for an informative tutorial on how to seal with foam which other videos lack or don't explain or reveal what you shared.

[@bramall7433]

Amazing - such an art form with dedication and passion. Awesome to watch. I am inspired create a waterfall for my pool too! Matt from Oz

[@ThePondDigger]

Glad to hear you have a pond plan book!!! Let me see your plan before you put a shovel in the ground.

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for your feedback Laura! We typically will use approximately 6 tons of rock on an 8' x 11' pond.

[@isaacngoma]

Great ideas for a neat simple waterfall . Like your attention to detail

[@gardz28of92]

Your videos were indeed educational and inspiring. Someday I'm going to make my own pond as excellent as yours :)

[@gardz28of92]

Your attention to detail is really keen :)

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for your feedback. Ya the neighbor's dog is very close to the Demonstration Set and does not like all the activity!

[@ThePondDigger]

I love your plan! The finale upload should be here this holiday weekend! Stay Tuned!

[@ThePondDigger]

I will look forward to a video of that pond when you build it!

[@bentleyboy72]

Love the videos, Eric. Thank you so much for your time, it's greatly appreciated.

[@karolip]

It is obvious that you love what you do. That's why i love watching your videos over and over again. Oh and wtg on supervising billie jean :)

[@ThePondDigger]

Thank you so much for the great compliment!

[@Germendesalud]

wow!!! I love your work, it is amazing, and it seem to be hard, you are so atractive I like you too. Thanks for all your tips and tricks. I have learnt a lot, now I feel able to build my own pond with a small waterfall.

[@ThePondDigger]

I am humbled by your comment. Thank you so much for the kind words and we appreciate your support of our channel. Let us know if you need any help designing your future pond!

[@Germendesalud]

Man Don't feel humbled please, you are very professional. Sure I let you know, I 'll start next month, by the way I am from Málaga(Andalucía(Spain)). Thanks so much. It's a pleasure for me waching you in your videos. Thanks again, kisses.

[@ThePondDigger]

Your appreciation keeps us motivated! Thanks for the Likes | Comments | Shares!

[@Shazvana]

Great job as usual:) The end is getting near, I'm excited to see this baby come to life. Makes me want to rebuild my turtle ponds, just for the sake of building it again, I enjoy the building process and seeing it all come together in the end. I'm happy with my turtle ponds the way they are though...maybe I just need to build more ponds and get more turtles:) yep, that sounds like a good plan:)

[@kingfiusher58]

Excellent video! I learn something from every video.

[@angelgoya]

Take a shot every time he says "LITTLE FOAM" you'll have a great time haha. Awesome tips btw. learning a lot.

[@ThePondDigger]

The Helix Pond kit is a couple grand give or take a little. The rock we used on this project is approximately $1,500.00. Not including aquatic and terrestrial plantings (or labor).

[@frankiefernandez5252]

Great tutorial...was hoping to see the watervrun.

[@ThePondDigger]

We use quite a bit of foam on our installations. DIY cans of foam would be about 4 or 5.

[@GinolasVideos]

Hi there, do you use normal foam from DIY store in black or specialist "waterfall foam" which seems 4x the price many thanks :D

[@ThePondDigger]

I love my waterfall foam gun!!! LOVE IT!

[@LoydaPippin1954]

Great looking pond! I wondered what size pump were you going to use and the estimated gallons of this pond. It's hard to tell on the video. Thanks and keep up the great job!

[@ThePondDigger]

Loyda Frankhouser The pond pump in this video is roughly 5,000 gallons per hour and the water volume is approx 500 gallons.

[@KeithFox]

Your videos are amazing thank you so much for teaching us!

[@TheRocklander]

can't wait for the finished product!

[@ThePondDigger]

Should be uploaded this holiday weekend!

[@ThePondDigger]

I dream of ponds so I'm always thinking of details related to information, education & inspiration!

[@garybeharrie]

great work. im watching all these after i made my own pond and interesting seeing the mistakes i made etc. my natural pond doing well nonetheless. ever thought of doing a vid with thepondguru? his in europe, but im sure u guys can chat about ur different techniques and climates.

[@ThePondDigger]

I do enjoy The pond Guru! I would love to work with him one day. Thanks for watching!

[@rev9fan1]

That would suck if the rock ledge fell after setting those rocks up all that time u put into setting it right....bet that hasn't happened a time or two lol! Awesome work!

[@brucemcnally3924]

Thank you, great information and demonstration.

[@victamone5]

Dude, you're amazing 🤙🏽

[@planetavenue9279]

So suffice to say, I completely get it when you stress the words "work clean" lol !!! Thank you for your response! :-)

[@oscarkromhout7621]

Dude, your the best. I'm from the Netherlands and there are very few videos to find about pond building here. Just a quick question, what's the exact name of the foam you use? See if I can translate it to Dutch and find it in the shop here. I want to be sure I don't buy the wrong one and kill all the fish. Thanks

[@kennyhernandez5622]

YOU ARE AWESOME SIR!!

[@ThePondDigger]

You bet!!! Ponds Rule, Dogs Drool!

[@liammcgirr1778]

when you attached the liner to your waterfall box was it a separate liner to the one used for the pond?

[@andreaeyzaguirre6208]

What do u suggest me to use in case I can’t find the waterfall foam? Does the regular foam will work? Tyvm for sharing!

[@ThePondDigger]

Nice emoji! THanks!

[@titanart6225]

@thePondDigger do you have a video showing the area preparation for the waterfall spillway? I'm pretty sure you tamp the area down, level the spillway, and then backfill around it with dirt. I'm doing a pondless waterfall feature and I used a bit of RCA and topsoil around my waterfall spillway area, tamped it down and used paver sand to level the area for the spillway - but I'm concerned during winter months when I winterize the waterfall -- will the level be off next season between the freezing and thawing of ground? The spillway is plastic and without water on it there is very little weight to keep it sitting in place... What are your thoughts?

[@meyersmenagerie1]

Love your videos! I love when I check my email and see you've posted a new one:) Question - how many ton of rock will I need for an 8'x11' by two feet deep pond with waterfall? Thanks!

[@cashbasedpractice]

How many cans of foam would you expect to use on a pond about half this one's size?

[@pauldersch6936]

WHERE cn I get some of that Pond Foam?? I really appreaciate yout intricate detailing...

[@tompace6208]

Can you do the same style with using flat slate stone as the shelf 's, my pond is 12x11x3.5 with a small waterfall. Not enough space for large waterfall. Shelf's are 20" wide with 5 shelf to water

[@healthyhabitsafricaltd5565]

Hello please i wanna know if one can use cement(concrete )for the spillway installation or even rocks laying? Thanks

[@ThePondDigger]

+Healthy Habits Africa Ltd absolutely.

[@healthyhabitsafricaltd5565]

Thank you very much and to me you are the best. Keep the good work and may God bless you

[@stephentaplin5141]

Does the foam break down over time so that you have to refoam the spaces?

[@rhyses_pieces0354]

Could I have a waterfall even if the pond freezes? Because I live in Wisconsin and I want to build a pond with a waterfall and do I need to still put a liner in Even if I have clay soil?

[@DrJellySnail]

Does the foam harm the aquatic life at all?

[@PinnacleTeachingResources]

I built a waterfall and the water runs off the back and looses momentum to cascade off my rock. Is there anything else I can use if I don't have foam to seal it off?

[@planetavenue9279]

Ahhhh!!! How do you get black foam off my hands..? Any pointers..??

[@davetomlinson1105]

Hi Eric, I live in South Africa and we are busy building a water feature in our garden on a wildlife estate. We have tried to find the black waterfall foam that you use plus trigger applicator without success. Could you please give us the name of the product and and the manufacturing company so that we can enquire about availability in South Africa. I love your detailed informative videos. We would be so appreciative if you could help us. Thanks so much. Dave

[@ThePondDigger]

Dave Tomlinson We have a client in Africa that has took home the tools to build a pond. In fact I believe he will be building a couple more ponds very soon. I wonder if I can connect the two of you?

[@kymbo72]

can I use foam on wet rocks?

[@lindariggo876]

How do you access the drain plug,,,,it looks like you buried it. I'm reconstructing an existing pond and the first time around kept this area free from dirt but the rain washes away the dirt and causes a lot of problems.

[@ThePondDigger]

YES I DO!

[@TheGreatRimuru]

Sir, would foam chemical afftected pond fish? foam which you apply for filling gap

[@lckeehne]

I have a pond less water feature that keeps loosing water. I feel the rocks where water flows over is allowing back flow of water to go into flower bed. What product can I use to seal the rocks and gaps up? I notice you used a product called black form. Appreciate any help on this. The!

[@ThePondDigger]

Larry Keehne Rock and Waterfall Foam is great to direct water but will not create a water tight seal. I will cover this on the show!!!

[@ericswithenbank5586]

Can u use any kind of foam

[@slownas11]

On average what kind of evaporation and splash out loss is to be expected with a pond?

[@maryhauck9022]

I have a waterfall that is loosing water over the back of the waterfall. I've had several quotes to fix it ranging for $500 - $1600+. Someone told me to build up the back area with foam and rock to stop the water from going out the back of the waterfall. Do you think I could do that using the information you have given us? Thank you, Mary

[@ThePondDigger]

Mary Hauck The foam will not keep the water contained. The waterfall foam will slow it down but remember the foam is porous so the water can still travel through the waterfall foam and leak. It is mandatory that you check the level of the waterfall filter. If it is level from side to side and front to back then you have some easy options. Maybe the pump is too strong or the slate on the falls is installed to high on the face plate. Maybe some plants have interrupted the weir opening. When you put a level on the filter from front to back and the back of the waterfall is falling away then you have a more extensive repair. Can you email me photos?

[@maryhauck9022]

ThePondDigger I'll send some pictures. Someone from a pond service came to my home and removed the waterfall filter. He told me that was I needed to do to fix the problem. He also removed this bag of rocks. This created more of a problem! I'm not sure about how to determine the level of the waterfall filter. I still need to finish viewing all your videos. They help me understand my waterfall better. I'm having difficulty finding someone who know how to fix the problem. Most the people I have contacted are charging $100 just to look at my waterfall. I don't know if that is a standard fee or expensive. Others are just quoting me over the phone without looking at the problem. Thanks for your help! Mary How do I post a picture on this site?

[@kirayoshikage6782]

Can you tell me if it matters or not if the waterfall is placed at the deep end or the shallow end of the pond?

[@ThePondDigger]

+Michelle Edwards I prefer the waterfall in a little deeper section of the pond but I don't think it is critical in most situations. There could be design scenarios where it is important one way or the other. I hope that Yes and No answer helps.

[@collinblake9957]

What kind of rock is this?

[@maryhauck9022]

What type of foam did you use. I heard you say it was expanding foam. I also saw the can say "Black Foam". Do I need to know anything else about the foam you used? Thanks

[@ThePondDigger]

Mary Hauck The Expanding foam we use is a professional brand made for contractor guns. Any waterfall foam should work well for you. Here is a link to the foam we offer in our online store. theponddigger.com/product/black-waterfall-foam/

[@maryhauck9022]

ThePondDigger Thank you!

[@donnadavis5828]

Can the waterfall spillway construction be done with cement instead of foam? The negative rock installation just didn't seem very permanent - what happens when the goat decides to walk on it? One other question about cement - does it cause any problem (like eventual leaks) when cement is applied directly on the liner? We live in Indiana where the winters are tough so what problems will thawing and freezing cause in regards to foam or cement?

[@ThePondDigger]

Donna that is a great question, thanks for asking. The foam installation is actually very strong when done correctly. In fact, not sure if you know this, we actually removed this pond shortly after filming to rebuild the "set" for another video series demonstration. Believe it or not, It took some effort to remove that spillway stone! If you use cement to mortar the rock work the freeze thaw in your area could separate the cement just as easy as the foam. So I would suggest doing a fantastic job dry stacking your waterfall and using the foam to direct the water flow. Annually you can easily remove any foam that may have separated due to a hard winter. Then refoam the waterfall for the next season. Hard to do with cement. The foam should last several seasons before the need for repair. The cement will have not harmful effect on the liner.

[@ThePondDigger]

Billie Jean!

[@ramblinman3124]

you are good mr.

[@ThePondDigger]

+ramblinman 312 Thank you sir

[@ThePondDigger]

There is no easy solution. You likely still have remnants of the foam stuck to your hands as I write this reply. When it hardens off I typically will chip it off little by little over a few days. :)

[@RonansYouTube]

Hey, what type of foam is used here?

[@ThePondDigger]

+The Aquarium Club .com Its an expanding black landscape foam. WE have used it in aquariums too!

[@RonansYouTube]

+ThePondDigger Thanks. I am a complete newby to this. I'm going to give it a go. Just doing research right now. Do I need a pump and a filter or is there some sort of all in one solution? What do you recommend?

[@iliasvanhove3211]

I assume the foam is not dangerous to the fish?

[@vladtepes97]

instead of foaming everything, i think i would have left the flap that you cut from the filter opening. cut the sides, but not the bottom. then just fold it out like a drawbridge and hide it under the rocks. et voila, no water leaking through the back of the rocks. was denkst du?

[@AliA-ss2sc]

Are you sure the spillway store locked in place?

[@ThePondDigger]

I'm pretty sure I'm sure! :)

[@AliA-ss2sc]

ThePondDigger :)

[@LoydaPippin1954]

The volume is only 500 gallons ? In the pond?

[@ThePondDigger]

Loyda Frankhouser Yes this is a small pond.

[@Kiettuanvu87]

nice bro

[@JackOliver1997]

Goat

[@victorgomes7585]

why are parts fourteen and seventeen deleted?

[@ThePondDigger]

Those videos have been removed to avoid confusion because we have made changes to the plumbing configuration on the filters we are installing. Thanks for watching.

[@victorgomes7585]

Thank you very much. Are there going to be videos on the pluming configuration on the filters?

[@saeed6811]

I think the goat 🐐 or kids already remove the spill rock🪨 as of now. That wall fall to me is a NO TOUCH WATER FALL because it will simply fall. I think best approach is to use a spill rock that is big anough from from the bottom. Instead of that flat rock. You could have used such a rock and lock it with frame rocks. The bio falls also is too high up. In my opinion, if it was a little lower and a little back with two drops would have been much better.

[@blackdeviator129]

yeah... i gotta get me some negative edge..

[@naomigardner2469]

whats the goats name

[@SpuerEliteEight]

Why is jcole in this video

[@ThePondDigger]

There are many ways to skin a cat. Pardon the saying.

[@ThePondDigger]

Everyone would be drunk! HA!

[@jalynevans1731]

How many lbs of rock did you use in this pond?

[@ThePondDigger]

This pond used approximately 6 tons (12,000 lbs)

[@jalynevans1731]

Sorry, but how much of that was what? I know the coping stones and waterfall pieces were larger and heavier. I am trying to figure out how many lbs of granite boulders I should order, as well as lbs of the smaller pebbles…then I will go and hand select the coping and waterfall stones.

[@RaiUriarte]

Many thanks, do you think this foam will work?. I´m worry about the fish in the pond eating this. This is the available we have here: www.easy.cl/es/easy-chile/espuma-poliuretano-spray-500ml-expansiva-espuma-poliuretano-agorex-892278

[@ThePondDigger]

I am confident it will work fine for you. 20 years ago we used window and door foam just like this. We used if for at least a decade before we acquired the black waterfall foam we use today.

[@RaiUriarte]

Many thanks! I appreciate your time :)

[@melissadangelico6678]

I was totally disappointed that I watched your 16 minute video and you didn't even get the waterfall wet! typical man. couldn't finish. lol

[@ThePondDigger]

Melissa..... Behave. ;) Teaching takes time. I hope you made it to the finale where we turned the waterfall on. Life is Short, Enjoy Koi!

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

More great tips. So much labor in building a pond like this. One reason to get a pond... drown out the neighbor's barking dogs. Can hear them in every video. Ugh

[@AquaLady153]

It's trippy how the rock wanted to be the star lol