Learn from my mistake & avoid goldfish if you’re going to stick with the budget filtration as they have an extremely high bio load & will sludge up your filter constantly & check out “golden white cloud minnows” as a stocking option. A small active fish that are really bright when viewed from the top.
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I was about to buy some goldfish too! Hahaha!
@mikej702 жыл бұрын
Small preformed Ponds are great to start with even whiskey barrel ones great for waterplants and carnivorous plants . Also small Ponds without fish are great
@mikej702 жыл бұрын
For frogs and toads
@austin27392 жыл бұрын
I used goldfish in a small pond without a filter only a pump running out a big piece of driftwood but I made sure to put crawfish and snails and any smaller bottom feeders that I found not only did my pond stay clean but my fish thrived for years before I moved
@captnmaim2 жыл бұрын
@@austin2739 just because goldfish are resilient, doesn’t mean they thrived.
@AdamArzemy2 жыл бұрын
This is what people want to watch, the real DIY rather then buy all the expensive stuff from the mall. Thanks for bringing back the original KZbin
@kelliesharpe1067 Жыл бұрын
Me and my husband are starting ours tomorrow and I’m so excited that I can’t even go to sleep. Just pray we don’t throat punch each other during the process lol Beautiful pond! I’ll be showing this to my husband hoping he tries to outdo you!
@endeeray4295 Жыл бұрын
I had this exact prefab pond, along with putting stone in there i used a solar fountain pump with no filtration, just to circulate water. I also put bog plants in the shallow section and added hornwort , once it conditioned for some weeks, I added some glass shrimp an later some speckeled mollies. Once a year Id add a little barley straw. That water was crystal clear and a few years later I found freshwater sponge growing in there which was amazing. Dragonfly would come by and lay eggs an then I had dragonfly nymphs, it was the coolest little pond, then Harvey came and flood waters basically cleaned it out😢
@sisleah11 ай бұрын
I am 58 and bought that same pond from Facebook marketplace because of this video. I always wanted pond! That was beautiful. And good for you for thinking of those future children!!
@jorgeromero13392 жыл бұрын
Idk but this video overall made me feel happy. Pond look absolutely phenomenal
@5thpixel Жыл бұрын
This was only on a budget because you got so many free things. You couldn't build that nice of a pond without a hearty investment. Your dogs are adorable.
@chojintigeroid47042 жыл бұрын
I love how dogs are always like, _watcha doin? watcha doin?_ and they're all happy and try to 'help.'
@Strahbaerie Жыл бұрын
I clicked on this because it looks like he gardens AND raps. And now I'm subscribed.
@-Never-bored2 жыл бұрын
I love how the dogs helped with every aspect of the build
@six94222 жыл бұрын
This shows “ One man’s trash is another man’s treasure “ isn’t just a saying. Dude makes OJ with lemons pure excellence😂😂
@woodworksbygrampies1284 Жыл бұрын
Hola! 🖐Nice little project, I really like that pond. What I especially enjoy is how you have an assortment of "goodies" you have collected over time. That's what Grammy (my wife) and I like to do. Find random objects at random times in random places and then repurpose. Good luck on your future projects. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
@DavidStJames-km7to Жыл бұрын
I like how you're just going w/the flow (pond pun). I myself am doing a pond on a budget, thanks for the inspiration
@tersiabaskins21174 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this one more than the others that had 3 people working on the ponds, this was more like reality. I have to do this myself and after watching, I know I can proceed with my project. Thanks!!
@Joey111222 жыл бұрын
Finally someone actually building a budget friendly and pretty easy to do small pond! I click on so many supposedly easy diy pond videos and they aren’t but this is exactly what I was wanting to do
@jaystv16822 жыл бұрын
Your pond looks great but I have a couple pieces of advice in regards to the pump placement. You have it too close to your waterfall. You want to maximize good circulation and Ideally you want your pump/suction line to be as far away from the waterfall/return as possible. Also it's better for the pump to be near the bottom in case there is water loss (evaporation/leaks etc) that way it doesn't run dry and burn up if not caught in time.
@wisdomSP2 жыл бұрын
Good advice! I can hear my neighbors pond pump cavitating (sucking air) about once a month or so. LOL!
@DntBJamminbro Жыл бұрын
Bad advice, if you develop a leak in the line you will have dead fish... it's a hard balance, best filtration or better survivability. Far from the falls, absolutely, I'd say leave at least 1 foot above the bottom personally. Add a top skimmer, and a swirl filter, then a stronger mechanical filter, then a bio filter, finally route it all to the waterfall.
@kevinnguyen4814 Жыл бұрын
I say keep the pump middle of the pond not on the bottom. In case something happens and water starts to leak. It wont pump all the water out, and leave you with dried fish.
@stoneysscapes7544 Жыл бұрын
Great advice for sure !Tomorrow I'm going to be creating my 1st deck pond and I am searching for the do 's and doughnuts
@marshadickerson68164 ай бұрын
I love that you are mindful of your dogs and this is absolutely amazing! Great work on a budget! A pond doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars!
@squirlee14 ай бұрын
Came across this looking for ideas for my own garden pond and OMG. One of my fav videos. Made me laugh cuz I've actually dug up SOO many rocks / boulders at my house too that I plan to use. Thank you for posting.
@justinminarcik16502 жыл бұрын
1000x’s better than my first pond build, you sir are a natural!
@mgoh19842 жыл бұрын
Funny you mention "natural" like he did in the description but then shows off the big piece of plastic.
@MiBackpacking Жыл бұрын
Ok 😮 this is the best pond build I’ve seen, forget that it’s on a budget. Man you really nailed it and brought that vision home. I need to finally try this myself, been looking for inspiration and this, is, it!
@AGCreativeRealEstate Жыл бұрын
I discovered my passion for gardening last year, along with a newfound appreciation for the appearance of my landscape. As I look to expand my outdoor oasis, constructing a pond is an exciting prospect that I am eager to pursue. This video has been immensely helpful in guiding me towards achieving my goal, and I am truly grateful for the valuable insight it has provided.
@Rebecca-GLaines Жыл бұрын
It turned out great. You got SUPER LUCKY with the rocks and especially that pot!! If you bought that at a store it would cost 75-150+dollars! All and all to purchase your entire set up, it would cost the average jo who's buying it all around 300+ bucks (including plants) I have a pond as well. One thing I've learned, people ALWAYS want it bugger when its all said and done! I was one of these people, so what I did was keep my existing pond in the ground, went and bought the HUGE liner at Lowes (75 bucks! 🥶) But, this way I could go as deep and shape it however I liked. I want to say the liner was 20×50 It may be larger, I can't remember it's exact footage. But, I left a walkway between the two so it looks like it's one giant pond, but it's really two, you have to get more filters, but it's so worth it. If you have neighbors, it drowns out all the noise and makes your yard feel isolated and private❤ And just so enjoyable. It looks great! Love your enthusiasm 💙💙
@lizzyanthus1 Жыл бұрын
Love the pond, and how good it came out. That huge pot is perfect! Watching the dogs was fun too!
@liyananoir5135 Жыл бұрын
Never saw such epic digging.
@pablopanesso10572 жыл бұрын
Not even kidding I have been waiting for you to make a pond since you created this channel. I’m so excited to watch it
@ravingcyclist624 Жыл бұрын
You did great! Plants I've had success with in my pond are Water Hyacinths and Water Lettuce. They spread. You may get algae turning the pond green. Algaefix works well against that. I put Platy fish in mine. They're live breeders and with provide you with some little ones. 🙂
@Sam_2704 Жыл бұрын
Just watched this in the UK, I totally love your enthusiasm and your dog's supervision made me laugh too, great job dude!!
@goldiebhoy8858 Жыл бұрын
wow….just wow, looks absolutley stunning
@xfredoux2 жыл бұрын
Why is this my new favorite channel. You killing it Paul!
@amandavanheerden79806 ай бұрын
Mind that gorgeous dog's paws. He obviously wants to help with the digging. Nice.
@danielabustamante4890 Жыл бұрын
You absolutely killed this project man. You’ve inspired me to build one I’m starting tomorrow
@murphymuppet735 Жыл бұрын
I’m in love with this, I’m hopeful that you added a plant to the water feature though, great job
@KM-xr5gg Жыл бұрын
I’m definitely saving this video! I’ve been trying too figure out a way to have cattails in my yard, and this is it! Just a reminder, a child can drown in a five gallon bucket or less. I love your enthusiasm, it’s contagious. 👍🌸
@phoenixinflight16082 жыл бұрын
You made this look easy enough for me to do! I made two recirculating fountains last year with underground containers. I have wanted a pond but didn't think it was something I could do. Thanks for sharing!
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
Haha, it is a lot of work don’t get it confused but it’s definitely worth it.
@afifahzulkefli26472 жыл бұрын
Definitely enjoyed the video. I can understand the excitement of building everything from scratch and to see the final result was just amazing. Love how the pond is looking and your dogs were a joy to watch too 😂
@brittanyrouse24232 жыл бұрын
Loving the retreat you are creating for your family!
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, me too!!
@dawnesurley1182 жыл бұрын
Nicely done !!!! We had a 5000 gallon pond much like this at our old property. Hint on filtration if you add fish, I used a sheet of quilting filler cloth (cut in correct size pieces) and lifted it out every week and rinsed it off - easy. Caught a lot alot of the green algae.
@holywarrior17852 жыл бұрын
This was literally the easiest video. Glad i ran into this..im at Lowes in the morning..this got me back inspired for sure
@dianeasberry79282 жыл бұрын
Really nice job on the budget pond. I would suggest a pond plant to keep it clear and someway for frogs and lizards to get out and a place for the birds to enjoy. It's always so sad seeing dead frogs or lizards floating because they didn't have a way to get out. Good job!
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to do a pond update and add more plants and fish. Thanks for the comment!
@jewellcrawford5136 Жыл бұрын
I have a fountain but always wanted a pond. Yours is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks
@josephjohnson6624 Жыл бұрын
You inspired me, young man. Thank you‼️
@CharleneFerguson-wg9mxАй бұрын
it nice to real life builds on a budget because most people live on the average income this is nice 👌
@bishamsiew5136 Жыл бұрын
The pond looks absolutely beautiful. Just a possible tip, instead of having the pot at such a steep angle where the fountain is still visible, what about having it at probably 45 degrees or so and fil it up with the ground pebbles then place some big rocks to hide the fountain. That way it would look more natural and some character... in my opinion
@abelromero4373 Жыл бұрын
You sir just inspired me. Thank you.
@8thLife2 жыл бұрын
Those stones along the edge were a really nice touch!
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
Thank you homie
@raisinggoldfishonabudget70582 жыл бұрын
@@paulplantu AWESOME JOB I love the big plant pot as a waterfall, you lucked out with the stones & rocks 👍
@TheEsther58 Жыл бұрын
I am as happy as you are to see your project from start to finish 👏👏👏👏
@lorettaanderson82162 жыл бұрын
I love your dogs excitement and your pins turned out great
@rileyheredia423 Жыл бұрын
Love how the dogs are so interested as well 😂 lol
@ellesreptiles2 жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I was looking for - so many good tips. Thank you! 🥰
@mariem511 Жыл бұрын
Dude, when you said that one plant was lemony-green “like a popshicle in the shummertime” I thought I was gonna die laughing! 😂 You made me roll my eyes and laugh too many times! 🤣You’re hilarious! I appreciate your willingness to try all of this stuff and to give feedback on whatever your experience comes out to be. I’m also going to try my best to grow wildflowers that will attract all these pollinators, but I really hope to attract lots of butterflies & hummingbirds! 👍🏻😊
@orinthiatulloch135 Жыл бұрын
Your pond is beautiful, and built with such enthusiasm. I am about to build my prefabricated pond, you've given me so many ideas thank you. I hope you get many years of pleasure from it.
@Senteova Жыл бұрын
I love everything about this video! The pond is beautiful and I absolutely love how excited and happy you were with it!! Great work! 💕
@Citytohomestead2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a bunched of pond videos. This one is by far one of the best out here. Good job!
@curse6of6me6 Жыл бұрын
No it's not
@ilyshauna2 жыл бұрын
LOVE your diamondbacks original hat! Really enjoy your videos!
@lisachilds7165 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this and the pond looks brilliant.
@kyarilee Жыл бұрын
13 years ago we bought a 170 gallon pre formed pond. We dug a hole for the bottom part like you did and the top part we did brick wall with pavers ( lots of measuring and knocking out parts of pavers to fit ( formal pond like) and then built up for a water fall with brick pavers for a 12 gallon drop preformed for the water fall, hooked up the hose through the brick pavers. We have a submersible pump and fountain kit in the 170 gallon pond and the water fall providers oxygenation and Iris is planted up top
@wizardwheat58582 жыл бұрын
Dam the pond turned out really good
@denisefair25842 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most impressive video I've seen on your channel. Dude, I'm about to go install something like this cause it's glorious! Now you gotta put some aquatic plants, the impatient gardener on yt has grown a waterlily in a stock tank and it was a beautiful plant.
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I need to find an aquatic plant store they’re actually pretty hard to find aside from ordering online.
@pablopanesso10572 жыл бұрын
@@paulplantu normally you can also find aquatic plants in pet/zoo stores where they have fish and aquariums.
@lauramurphy3463 Жыл бұрын
That looks great. I’m contemplating a pond for wildlife cert also. Love it!
@pristinegrounds2 ай бұрын
Love how the dogs making sure of everything
@asamoes31792 жыл бұрын
Great set-up, now put some aquatic and floating plants.
@melvinfrancis3007 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best DIY pond design and build I have seen 👍🏼
@Crowfolk Жыл бұрын
I'll be working on my garden all summer 🌞
@michellepollino49862 жыл бұрын
WOW! I love it. I love that you used and repurposed things that you had around your yard.
@michellepollino49862 жыл бұрын
AMAZING! The sound of the waterfall is so beautiful!
@shawnmccowan3576 Жыл бұрын
This was awesome. I was wanting to do a pond but thought it would be too much work until I saw your video. Thank you for posting!
@shaz18162 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Was looking for the right video to show my husband exactly what I wanted. Not only has this video done just that, it also shows us the best way to get it done. Thank you. Thank you so much. Btw, Ranger is beautiful and his curiosity is adorable. All the way from Australia.
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, thanks for watching! Hopefully your husband enjoys the work. I had a lot of fun building the pond hopefully it works for y'all!
@lizbr1002 жыл бұрын
Love the finished product. The plants growing out between the rocks is a really nice look. You are absolutely right, the bricks looked terrible! The mountain looks so much better.
@23Bentley452 жыл бұрын
Your dogs are ADORABLE
@caramorrow26002 жыл бұрын
I really dig your vibe. Thanks for inspiring me!
@nitsgarden687 Жыл бұрын
The ponds looks great 👍
@RealAdrianReactions10 ай бұрын
I had started growing when the pandemic hit also but I didn’t have a yard I used plastic totes growing off my second floor apartment at the time. I had cucumbers plants touching the ground from my second floor porch down to to ground full of cucumbers! Grew every you can imagine loved it do it till this day. Keep up the hard work and with what you love brotha ! You have s new subscriber
@debjax9241 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that you're thinking ahead for the safety of your future children!!!! I'd like to echo that by saying please teach the children how to swim at a very young age..... unfortunately a small child can still drown in a small pond or even a bucket. Job well done
@crabbyresister9194 Жыл бұрын
Love the pond!! I like the way you inserted the small plants!
@candelabra123 Жыл бұрын
What a fun project! You're a natural host/presenter with infectious enthusiasm. I can't wait to start my own!!! (I need rocks, though) I'm recently retired so this is the kind of yard reinvention (no more lawn!) I'm super excited about. No dogs though 😜! You'll make a great dad given the patience you demonstrate with those critters. Yeesh. Really enjoy your aesthetic with the rocks and plants - looks gorgeous. Also the waterfall... Yeoww! Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thanks for sharing, dude!
@candelabra123 Жыл бұрын
Also, I appreciate the advice about the pick axe. I too have a ton of roots as I discovered when I planed my front garden. It was really tough then and I'm 20 years older now. I might have to hire some muscle 💪 😅
@roxygirl8172 жыл бұрын
That looks amazing. I love you're supervisor too. Just in the middle of upgrading my pond so I'll be definitely saving this for some great ideas. Thank you for sharing this, I enjoyed watching.
@curse6of6me6 Жыл бұрын
Upgrading? This is the basic of basic can be what are you upgrading grom? Lol
@souljacellclipjesuscheesecakeАй бұрын
No way paul went from kicks to gardens great stuff paul u a legend
@eliee12 жыл бұрын
Hey man, love your energy. I'm in south Florida, been considering a nice pond build myself. Thanks for the inspo and keep being awesome.
@jione8722Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Your DIY was the best in keeping costs down and something I could do by myself.
@sweetcandy35252 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness you are so funny 😆 I enjoyed every minute of this video!
@dawnd0nyou7912 жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure about this but you really came through, you did a fabulous job, it looks and sounds awesome. Enjoy your new pond and the wildlife it brings to your backyard. liked & subbed
@HelamanGile7 ай бұрын
You did exactly what I was going to do I had just started working on my pond today It looks basically the same as yours even got a big pot I saw this video recommended to me and I'm like hey that's what I'm doing 😂 although I am doing it differently I have a solar water pump a different style pre-made pond and a different color of pot
@user-im8tk7ly2u10 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful I’m Fixin to move my goldfish pond. My grandson decided he didn’t want into the pool house where are used to have my granddaughter’s pool house This would look BEAUTIFUL inside my “ Gold fish paradise house”😊
@rarakawa1 Жыл бұрын
"Crevases" Haha! Love it bro!🤣
@kuroisthenewblack2 жыл бұрын
Fire Sir Plantu, epic to see this up and running
@MrSk8ingrules2 жыл бұрын
FIRE! Mad inspiring. Got me wanting to get my shit like Mr. miyagi’s backyard when I get a house in the future! Keep up the plant videos, THEYRE SICK!
@rebelduck9077 Жыл бұрын
OMG I’m so glad I saw this video. Talk about budget friendly! I love that you had “inspectors” 🐕 on hand to ensure you followed all the DIY codes 😂😂😂
@cassandrasmith5517 Жыл бұрын
I ❤❤❤ your pond build!! And your narration was so entertaining 😃 Thank you for the tips and tricks🤗
@junehoward39232 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! You sure make this look easier than what I’m sure it is!
@kayjosephineporteous444 Жыл бұрын
Your awesome young man love the rocks so lucky cud u come to nz in rotorua an build me a pond im 68 yrs old my name is kk an i do all the gardening myself an it always gets flooded been heavy rain for 9 months in an off were probably have a mild winter an lots rain turning our city in a tropical town i have put aside 500$ an wow youve done an awesome job mate awesome my backyard will be a fairyland,.. Lol bye for now
@sisavathpanyathip Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I am now inspired. It will be my soon to build project.
@Lwimmermastermetalart Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a small pond done on a budget. I watch the pond guy Greg ‘s videos and get green with envy ( not green from algae , pun intended) I have a rather small one and extended it this past year. Turned out great and I have 13 Koi . Still I wish I had a bigger one though.
@EastonOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Really great job man it looks amazing!
@caseymanion22092 жыл бұрын
I love this one it looks amazing! Great job there’s really no better peace I feel then when I hear my waterfall streaming into my pond and see I built it all myself sourcing re-usable materials recycled from others. 👍🏻❤️ be careful about the number of fish and filter system is adequate to support that amount of waste though. I made that mistake and added too many fish without a very good filter they all unfortunately passed away, very sad save yourself the heartache.
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
I've done two updates where I added plants and the filter in the waterfall seems to keep the water clean. I also do once a week water changes and use the pond water for my garden.
@thewife6466 Жыл бұрын
Love how your dog helps.
@secarlin2152 жыл бұрын
your vid’s are inspirational for real! can’t wait to get a house and do something similar
@paulplantu2 жыл бұрын
Thanks homie! You can make little patio ponds if you don’t have hella space!
@jmrchell Жыл бұрын
O gosh!!! There is an old pond on the property we moved to; it’s got the shape and all the rocks but is a muddy mess otherwise 🤦🏼♀️…. I want to bring it back to life and your video is SO HELPFUL!!!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!
@natestain7103 Жыл бұрын
Great job. I like to add a little ground cover or carpet sedum to five that variety around the edges as well
@jerfle7787 Жыл бұрын
I have to say I am impressed! It looks amazing. I am surprised by the pump flow.