How to build a pond and waterfall water feature (for under $200)

I made this pond for under $200. It's a contemporary design to match the mailbox I made years ago.
Playlist of the 3 videos I've made about my pond. • DIY fish Pond and Wate...
April 2021 update video: • DIY Contemporary Pond ...
June 2021 update video:
Materials:
Pond Liner $45 amzn.to/334iO90
UWIOFF 10' x 13' Pond Liner, 20 Mil
Pond Pump $23 amzn.to/36bo5xG
VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump
Pond Hose $15 amzn.to/30dlMX1
3/4" ID x 10 Ft Clear PVC Vinyl Tubing
How to make a pond. DIY Pond. Contemporary pond. Modern Pond. How to make a fish pond.
Contact me: [e-mail]

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

I have a similar space at my house and this is probably the coolest use of that space I've ever seen. Very nice!

[@kove]

Yeah, I've been you can have ideas for that spot, this was best option. Thanks man!

[@krusej23]

Same here. This is a much better idea than trying to keep plants alive in that area.

[@kove]

@@krusej23 I also needed the dirt to fill some other areas. A win all around!

[@krusej23]

@@kove I think the "dirt" in mine is a bunch of clay and rocks that the builder just threw in there. It's pretty nasty in there even after adding some top soil and mulch for the flowers.

[@kove]

@@krusej23 We must have had the same builder XD

[@pbelle6263]

I love how your kids and dog “help” you 😂….. and how patient you are ❤

[@kove]

Thank you pbelle! I love their help too.

[@SVDave]

Me walking home from bar would fall into this almost every time! So awesome though!

[@kove]

We've had one near miss so far 🤸

[@elyh777]

I read all the comments and didn’t find a single one about those work flip flops! 😂

[@kove]

Safety first you know!😎

[@TheLawnTools]

This is awesome! Rumor has it, Jeremy OF the greener lawn has had koi ponds in the past and may be knowledgeable on maintenance if you are looking for that sort of guy 😁

[@kove]

I'll need to hit him up! I'm guessing bleach to clear algae is a bad idea.🤔

[@TheLawnTools]

Koven Carlson I honestly have no clue 😂

[@YardGuy]

Pond projects are like that. Probably why I haven't done one yet. This one is pretty sweet though. Nice work!

[@kove]

Thanks Jason! Yea, my father in law had a koi pond and had a mass die off from a mistake. He quit after that🤪

[@YardGuy]

@@kove oops!! Yeah. There's a lot more involved when you have fish in there.

[@foodiesworldUSA]

I have same space in front yard patio so this is what sort of I was thinking too. I like to create the natural stream using the pre built side foliage in the entry way

[@kove]

That sounds amazing! Do it sooner than later, it's such a nice welcome home every time!

[@plecoguy7650]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@kove]

Thank you pleco Guy!

[@tommi3boi]

I was always thinking of turning that little spot in my patio into a pond of some sort. Thanks for the diy, you made it look easy enough but I know I'm going to have trouble around the framing. I've been contemplating this project for a year now, might just have to get up and do it

[@kove]

You'll wish you did it sooner once it's completed, thanks for watching! The framing was challenging, but the liner was the real PITA. Good luck!

[@unavailable8255]

Great cheap fix to pump clogging is to wrap some mesh around it, stop it from sucking up the bad stuff

[@kove]

Thanks for the tip! I currently have a box with two different type of filter material, would you say that in addition to those?

[@thanosave7112]

Very nice job. His wife is a lucky 🍀 woman .

[@kove]

Thanks Thanos!

[@FpvGreece]

You can put some Placo fish in they eat the algae and help a lot but they have to be big

[@kove]

I've considered that, but I'm scared about their pointy spine/fins punching a hole in my pond liner.

[@todayis11410]

You did great, very creative and clean work. I definitely would recommend a good compact filter system. Enjoy it with your lovely family!!!

[@kove]

Thank you and thanks for the tip! I have actually since got a filter, about the size of a shoebox where the pump sits inside.

[@thomasquigley8622]

nice one! You are so creative.

[@kove]

Thanks bro!

[@SugarSkullSmile]

Best way to combat algae is PLANTS. especially when you have a high waste fish like carp (goldfish). Get some beneficial bacteria from the pet store and add that. That will help create a proper nitrogen cycle.

[@statusquoreject]

Lovely work. You have a beautiful family and such an awesome dog! I loved the look on your when wife's face questioning if this pond would work lol.

[@kove]

Thank you Status Quo! Means a lot to me.

[@donslawns1]

Very cool project Koven! 💪🏻

[@kove]

Thanks Don! I'm quite pleased with the result

[@Striperman]

Very cool idea and came out great. I wonder if I did one in the backyard bigger I could swim in it :)

[@kove]

Thanks man, and put a giant waterfall coming off the house!

[@Striperman]

@@kove Absolutely and just have to figure out how to keep the frogs and my dog out :)

[@TheLawnShark]

Love this idea!

[@kove]

Don't let your dreams be dreams!

[@TommyTester]

Why not put the pump directly under the falls and use a clear vertical pipe?

[@kove]

Maximum water circulation.

[@leelal8873]

Excellent work .. thx for inspiring me to have one done for myself

[@kove]

Glad I could help Leela! Did you start one?

[@foodiesworldUSA]

I just realized it will work as a great security tool as it creates a barrier for the front window

[@kove]

My wife calls it our moat lol.

[@Runamuck0]

Looks amazing! Excellent work! Just a suggestion you might consider... if it gets a lot of sun, algae may continuously be a problem. (It’s inevitable) Possible solutions... Ditch the fish, make it a water feature and dose with chlorine ..... or If you keep the fish, maybe consider some algae eating fish (will definitely need a filter and still may not resolve if you don’t have enough) I’ve also heard of others control algae with a UV steriliser. Hope it all works out!

[@Runamuck0]

Just realised someone else made the some of the same suggestions ... apologies for the repeat.

[@kove]

All great tips. I'll likely go with chlorine because having fish is a little too much right now. Will that prevent algae/slime from forming on the sides?

[@Runamuck0]

@@kove yes it should, however for best results you’ll still need the pump for circulation and a filter to capture all of the debris.

[@kove]

@@Runamuck0 Thanks!

[@antonioroman9632]

Fire build

[@kove]

Interesting, what does that mean?

[@jules8480]

U need a uv light, it kills algae and clears the water, hope this helps u, oh also u can get liquid that will clear u water just pop to a garden centre or a pet shop, I live in 🇬🇧

[@kove]

Yep, as it happens I picked one up a few weeks ago and it works like a charm!! Thank you and those others who gave me this tip!!

[@maryanntoscano9305]

Use Muck off for algae control. Works great in my pond.

[@kove]

I've since installed a simple uv light, it's been clear ever since!

[@soulimagestattoos7516]

U.V light on your filter mate

[@kove]

You are the second person to mention a UV light, I'm thinking that's my only option because water clarity is looking very sad right now. Thanks for the tip!

[@TallAsian_2024]

Get a UV light it will help with the water quality but there will still be algea no matter what but no green water

[@kove]

Thanks Johnny. Any ideas on how where I'd put it? Perhaps an underwater feature light that is UV?

[@TallAsian_2024]

@@kove u connect the UV light to the hose from the pump on one side then connect the other hose to the waterfall box then connect the UV light to a outlet and your set. I THINK U MIGHT NEED LIKE A 5-10watt UV light and it doesn’t go in the water it stayed out of the water

[@TallAsian_2024]

If u need any more help just tell me and I will help I have 5 fish tanks and 2 EXOTICS pond and 4 koi ponds I know how easy it is to have green water but since I bought UV light my water was very clear but there still gonna be Algea but not green water

[@kove]

Nice, I'll try that! Does it help keep off the grime/slime on the sides as well? (I know It will need to be cleaned off first).

[@TallAsian_2024]

@@kove if you also want get Plecos from your local fish store like Petco or Petsmart they they help clean your pond and eat the Algea off the sides and eat fish waste and other left over food that sinks. I recommend getting at least 2-3 and they will grow my plecos are at least 1foot now Bc they been eating up all the Algea in my pond

[@LawnPusher]

MAKE IT HAPPEN!! PITTL!

[@kove]

Bleach to clear algae.

[@graceortiz9494]

Awesome! Now how will you keep the dog out of it?

[@kove]

Thanks! Great question, maybe put his dog shampoo right next to it?😆

[@leedempster4743]

Wrap your pump with filter and clean it when you can …add plants for algae… maybe 8 -10 gold fish . Then you good.

[@kove]

A bluegill survived deep into this winter until most the water was drained without notice. I'll try goldfish this spring, thanks Lee!

[@leedempster4743]

@@kove oh your welcome . It took me a little while to learn this . But gold fish seem to do alot better oh and koi will work also.

[@ridgeelectricity6421]

add some live plants and some snails and they will take care of the alge problem

[@kove]

good tip, thanks!

[@seansmidwestlawn8991]

Looks good! Worried about frogs at all?

[@kove]

Frogs have already invaded! It didn't eat the fish, but the fish died with an unrelated event. 🥴

[@thomasquigley8622]

haha. frog-stomping! He flattened that wasps nest in his bare feet last summer I'm sure a frog is no problem.

[@kove]

@@thomasquigley8622 🤣

[@jemersonyoutube8820]

6:55 - what happened to the lawn? Looked amazing before....

[@kove]

Some poor choices were made.. XD

You can use an natural filter with activated charcoal and Perlon Acrylic Blanket they're very cheat.

[@kove]

I'll look into that, thanks!

[@rockytucker7480]

Fairy shrimp or better yet clams will remove algae

[@kove]

no way! I need to try that!

[@jesstheone231]

I'm worried about the water being right up on your foundation. Do you anticipate any problems in that area? I guess the liner is actually keeping the water seperate.... idk. Just a thought.

[@kove]

Good point but nope, it was by the garage so if it leaked it wouldn't go into the basement.

[@SariAlShammari]

Get wild freshwater shrimps, they eat algea and will handle that problem for ya

[@kove]

I would have never considered that. Great tip thank you!!

[@wildcrawlmadrid3387]

Could you not conceal the pipe right underneath the waterfall ? Would be perfect then .

[@kove]

Certainly could! They make a version with the inlet on the back. Since I was attaching it to my concrete slab, I had to have it come in this way. I'm not sure there's a good way to conceal it in my situation.

[@HDBD10]

Whats the piece that the water comes out of called? Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@kove]

I don't understand. Do you have a time stamp? Can you describe it? Thanks!

[@statusquoreject]

@@kove I think they're asking about the waterfall spout itself.

[@tommysworld22]

Any water has bacteria that will form , bacteria ect...never throw live animals in without researching how to create and maintain an ecosystem. Great use of space but leave the live animals out until you learn a few things

[@kove]

Fair point Tommy. Thanks!

[@tommysworld22]

Meant with respect

[@I_am_BiG_Al]

You need bacteria

[@kove]

How can I get that? Since this video, I have one fish, and many plants in there. In fact the surface is nearly covered in foliage.

[@jamesnguyen7069]

@@kove how are the fish?