IBC Pond Construction

The is part 1 of a 2 part series in which I set up a new above ground pond made out of an IBC. In this video I explain how to cut an IBC and clad it using shade cloth. I also site the IBC pond before filling it. I finish by adding the first plants to the new pond as well as some pacific blue eye fish to eat the mosquitoes. Visit Practical Primate at practicalprimate.com

[@PracticalPrimate]

Hi all. There is no part 2! I ended up leaving it like this (though with more plants) as it looks fine to me and is only temporary. If you grow plants out over the edge there is no need for a protective frame. I have bigger and better things planned and when that happens this pond will be removed. Thank you for watching :)

[@gs300ondub]

I'm watching this during the quartine and over one year after part 1 was posted, there's still no part 2.

[@Evanelkgrove]

Where is part 2??? You had me hooked on Part 1...

[@trontech6041]

Thanks for the tips on attaching the shade cloth mate. Looking towards part 2 and how you frame the top of the tote

[@martynskoipondandgarden4581]

Brilliant video my friend all the best Martyn 👍

[@rubendesmet1577]

Where is part 2 ?

[@Balimalang]

Salam berkarya.., selalu semangat..sukses buat channelnya..🙏🏻

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

Wow nice

[@ostrichlicker6171]

I am doing this but don't know where to get the right size shade cloth. The smallest I can find in 1.83m wide and the ibc is only 900mm tall

[@MrDaverunamuck]

What happened to part 2?

[@johnburnett1448]

I can't find part 2

[@deepinthemangroves208]

Insulation foil would keep water temp stable

[@juliuscaesar3346]

💚💚👍👍

[@christopherbarrett7342]

Part 2?

[@l_W7]

How did it go with algae growth after a while?

[@PracticalPrimate]

A bit early on but seemed to balance out over time. It’s fine now.

[@ciaranbrenn1003]

@@PracticalPrimate post a picture

[@Heritag131]

How many tilapia will it occupy

[@beesteady1774]

80

[@beesteady1774]

You will need a circulating filtration system and proper airation

[@zoehead8029]

hey there, I thought ponds need filtration? Is this not a concern for you? Why not?

[@PracticalPrimate]

The pond is large enough for the small amount of fish in there. If you had more/larger fish then it becomes important.

[@MrGrombie]

I think it* was a mistake to cut the upper lip that started the curve on the inside. That's where a lot of the structural strength comes from.

[@PracticalPrimate]

If I was moving it or stacking things on top then definitely! As it is though they are plenty strong enough for the purpose.

[@MrGrombie]

@@PracticalPrimate You have it outside and no matter what, when the sun beats on something all day, it will take a toll on your container. Will it make a GIGANTIC difference? Probably not. But I could see that little trick helping to extend the life by a year or two for sure.

[@PracticalPrimate]

@@MrGrombie yeah for sure :)

[@MissJnet]

Shame no pt 2 was excited for it.

[@mystikal87]

Yeah mate, where’s part 2? Lols

[@mystikal87]

Mint work though! Like to see how you went with the top lip

[@PracticalPrimate]

Other projects took priority unfortunately and it’s still topless (though full of life now days). Will do it soon. Thanks for watching :)

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Practical Primate yess! Thanks! Sooo curious about the follow up too!! Greetimgs from The Netherlands. My son already builtna hottub out of an ibc annI have a tiny pond next to that, so curios about your inc pond 😃

[@dickosaquatics8314]

How the hell are frogs gonna get up there 😅😅

[@PracticalPrimate]

Our favourite frogs here are tree frogs ;) they climb. Fortunately the cane toads (major pest here) can’t.

[@dickosaquatics8314]

@@PracticalPrimate that's adorable!! , love good old tree frog😏

[@TrentJ202007]

Still no part two, yikes

[@PracticalPrimate]

Haha yikes? I never did a part 2. Explained why in more recent videos. Thought I put a pinned comment on this one but now see I forgot, will add one now, thanks! Bigger and better systems planned :)

[@CortVermin]

where the fuck is part 2 buddy? :D

[@PracticalPrimate]

Haha I found more important things to do for a bit (considering it works great as is) but looks like I’m about to have some time at home so will have another look at prettying it up :)

[@gs300ondub]

I'm watching this during the quartine and over one year after part 1 was posted, there's still no part 2.

[@PracticalPrimate]

Hi Andrew Never did a part 2. In the end plants covered the edges and surface and I liked it like that. I have to do an update to answer this kind of question :) thanks for watching.

[@aramark1208]

Yea please do a update