Low budget DIY Koi Pond

[@MrCameronsterling]

I love this pond, it pretty much has everything you need and not overly expensive, I hope to follow your footstep in building my own pond once I have my own house which is in the process, thank you much for posting

[@PTranProductions]

It’s my pleasure! Thank you! Please check out my other update videos to see how this pond has become since.

[@jenniferware1074]

One of the best and most inexpensive way of building a pond... Love the video thank you for sharing. I plan on building one here soon in our backyard... Thank you again

[@PTranProductions]

It’s my pleasure. Good luck with your build!

[@stoner27th]

I put about a maybe 400-500 gold fish in my pond, about 20-50 at a time.. they kept vanishing, some died.. but with no dead fish floating, the numbers kept going down, I stop taking care of it, and when I was finally draining it the last two fish standing was a big catfish and a tilapia. I never put those in. l still couldn't figure out where the came from. Lol. I brought the Tilapia to a Chinese restaurant to cook it with sweet and sour sauce, and ate it, and gave the catfish to someone. Lol

[@PTranProductions]

Very interesting story! Thanks for sharing!

[@lulusunboxing1678]

That is wild!

[@korzer]

Cool story bro

[@HonDad13]

A lot of lakes in man made quarries fill up with fish from when birds gather fish eggs in their wings and fly to other bodies of water. I've fished in quarries with massive catfish and bass

[@randythedford5386]

Thanks!

[@PTranProductions]

Np!

[@dudeeronomy7979]

Wow, great job! Hope you guys are using this as a pool too!

[@jamesnguyen7069]

[@PTranProductions]

Hahaha! Thanks! No, we do not the plan to swim in it.

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

Excellent I think! Really like you made your own skimmer & collection barrels, an ingenious design & inexpensive for certain, only buying absolutely what you must, true diy! Well done & I'll definintely be swiping your great ideas :) Thank you for taking the effort to share your work with us.

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@suspremejosh]

Absolute perfection👍 budget friendly and beautiful. Good stuff 🫡

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@microfishingindonesia]

Nice koi pond🤠

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@marconibm33]

i love your pond close to the (GARDEN) MATE 😉

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@noyezz3690]

I like your DIY filter, that's cool :)

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@chrismcpherson1204]

Very nice are you going to add aquatic plants to the pond?

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you! Here’s the pond as of the end of last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYTbi6Z9gpl3qLs

[@junespears7564]

Can u do another video step by step demonstrating everything u designed. Please.

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you June Spears and everyone for your interest on this low budget pond building. It has been 3 years now since I started building this pond. The pond has been transformed nicely after my initial build as seen in my recent videos. I may only be able to do a remake video of this pond build through out slideshow with collection of photos with step by step voice-over explanation. Well, is there anyone else that would like to see a remake video of this pond build? Please click like or reply to this comment to let me know. Thanks again for your interest and support!

[@KoiRun50]

Nice big pond.

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@TheMrDarius]

I don’t have any criticisms about how you did your pond it’s perfect.

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@randythedford5386]

Great channel. Can you share a more detailed design of your Skinner/waterfall setup? What would you change?

[@PTranProductions]

Please watch this video for more details of the skimmer and water fall setup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYrMc32hgs94bbs

[@progressivepondkeeping]

Well done. Brilliant job 👍

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@junespears7564]

Beautiful

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@junespears7564]

Canu please explain how u did the liner around the water fall opening and what u used to seal it with .I also what to know how u ran the piping from the barrel that collects the waste from the pond.I also did my own pond its similar to yours but I need better filtering .Is your pond still staying clear.What did you use for the pipe gaskets

[@PTranProductions]

@@junespears7564 I did as described in the video below - bulkheads, flexibly PVC pipe, pond/aquatic grade sealant and rain barrel. Please keep in mind that if you use the barrel for your waterfall, cut down 1/3 of the barrel and use the top portion to make the faceplate for your waterfall opening. Of course, some stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers are required to attach them together. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6OogmakgNKUhJY I am currently running dual filter systems: skimmer-waterfall system and 3-barrel (with retrofit bottom drain) system. My water is clear and see-through to the bottom of the pond. Please check out my channel latest videos to see for yourself. Cheers!

[@22jdeee]

Nice size!!

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@julianahancock2789]

Need some greenery, seeing too much rubber liner on the edges but overall great pond. Loved watching you release your fish,

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you! It is much better now. However of course some more green plants is still a work in progress. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6W0aqdqebeEfZo

[@ronaldsm-el4878]

Great Job. Awesome Waterfall

[@PTranProductions]

Thanks Ronald!

[@kelcapiral5301]

Wow this looks like a scene from japanese ponds minus the plants. U should add some lantern ans pathway on the side. Just a question tho. How is the maintenance for moss and algae?

[@PTranProductions]

Thanks Kel Capiral for your comment and the suggestion on the lantern! In term of maintenance and control of the algae, please watch the following video and all other videos after that for my progress of achieving crystal clear water and algae free pond. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5CtlYVsnM2qhrc

[@KillerSkullX]

How does the water automatically filter? How did you do the filtration system? Or do I just not understand the physics behind this?

[@PTranProductions]

The water enters the skimmer -> passing through the leave basket where large debris get filtered -> then passing through a filter media (which is now the green Matala) -> then water get pumped to the waterfall where it passes through a layer of small size gravels -> then layer if bio balls -> then another layer of small size gravels -> then the water falls back into the pond though the waterfall. That was the physics of my filtration at that beginning if my pond. I now also have the 3-barrel filtration system which enhances the water clarity of my whole pond ecosystem.

[@JennBX1]

Love it👍👍👍

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@PunchiDanuma]

Well done.

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@dustinsiders7376]

Very nice 😊

[@PTranProductions]

Thanks

[@grasshopperkane7749]

Nice job on the pond! How big are the koi now?

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you! The koi were about 20 inches long before the pond closed up for Winter last November(2022).

[@jamesnguyen7069]

@@PTranProductions will it be open again?

[@PTranProductions]

@@jamesnguyen7069 It’s been up and running this summer. DIY Koi Update 2023 - 23 New Japanese Koi Addition kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5jLYqNrqKhsj6c

[@therockakaada6109]

Talented guy

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@mr.gambol1807]

gud day im a new friend. full suport to you my new friend. keep safe. 👍❤️

[@PTranProductions]

Thanks bro! Welcome to PTRANPRODUCTIONS!

[@jakevinsick2427]

Are you using a pump? Or is it just using the pressure of the pond to push the water back up to the waterfall?

[@PTranProductions]

Yes, there’s a pump in the skimmer box

[@violetrhule5908]

Would be nice if you.....u explain what you did......... beautiful

[@PTranProductions]

Hehehe! I thought the photos would be self explanatory.😀 Thank you!

[@HonDad13]

Amazing job! What was the total cost?

[@PTranProductions]

I don’t remember exactly but I think around $1500 CAD.

[@donsarde]

Bravo, very nice. Well done

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@miguelvaldez35]

Very cool! How is it doing currently? And do you mind sharing the components you used? Did you follow any guide? Looks awesome! :D

[@PTranProductions]

The pond is currently covered with ice and snow. I’ll post the materials in the description. In term of guidance, I did some research online regarding DIY pond building, skimmer and water filtration before I started. It’s still a work in progress. I will build a 3 barrel filtration as an upgrade this coming Spring/Summer.

[@davebrittain9216]

Just need to add a few more loads of stone to be finished.

[@PTranProductions]

No load of stones. Just a few rocks here and there did the job as well. 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqqwZ6WnqbCMfa8

[@williamsignorovitch32]

Are you going to cover the liner?

[@PTranProductions]

Please watch this video for an update on this pond today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2OraYNpqrGWo7M

[@callyd69]

Lovely pond but could try to cover up as much liner that's showing.🐟🐡🐠

[@PTranProductions]

This is ‘then and now’ (😀): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qonWnHSAhNxmoJI

[@CryptoNews2]

About how many gallons is this pond?

[@PTranProductions]

True volume: DIY Koi Pond Update 2024 - Calculating the true volume of my pond kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5izfXylpaacl5I

[@L0fi470]

what do you do to it in the winter time ?

[@PTranProductions]

Nothing much. I Just keep the aerator and the deicer running while the fish go dormant at bottom of the pond. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIe8oKJ5a9tjpqM

[@ripnish7611]

What if its raining? Where do the extra water flow?

[@PTranProductions]

There’s still about 6” from the current water level to the top edge of the pond to accommodate any rain water. If the rain does fill up the pond, the water will overflow to the top edge through the rocks on the right side of the pond and down to the city rain basin at the corner of my neighbour’s yard.

[@amadojohnvete2915]

Did u use some cloth before putting the rubber liner?

[@PTranProductions]

Yes, underlayment was I stalled before liner.

[@PhoenixStreams]

How much did it cost in total?

[@PTranProductions]

Around $1500 for the materials and a few cases of Heineken. 😃

[@savoy3245]

Nice pond what are the dimensions

[@PTranProductions]

Thanks Rob! It’s 12’x15’x4’ (at the deepest end)

[@lalomata1734]

Beutifull.👍

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@worldofnature3468]

How much "watt" and "gallon/hour" your pump?

[@PTranProductions]

Initial setup was with one Alpine Cyclone pump 6550 GPH 456W pump. However it was too powerful for the DIY skimmer (the shelves couldn’t not hold). So the pond is now run on two pumps - a 4500 GPH 220W pump for the skimmer and a 3170 GPH (24VDC 85W pump) for the DIY 3-barrel bio filter.

[@JoseRodriguez-lt7xi]

U GOT SOME TAD POLES IN THERE I SEE 😂😂😂😂

[@PTranProductions]

😂

[@Hekksksks]

😂😂😂😂

[@jorgeazuaga8956]

Hello..De cuantos micrones es la lona negra que utilizo para colocar en el estanque

[@PTranProductions]

???

[@jorgeazuaga8956]

Que tan grueso es la lona negra que usted utilizo en el fondo de su estanque

[@boostjunkieMike]

Incredible 😍😍😍

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@PhoenixStreams]

how big is the pond In gallons?

[@PTranProductions]

Around 6000 gallons

[@silviavoss6411]

The bio filter like can need only be 6 to 8 inches high and you'd keep more of a natural flow, watch aquascapes you learn so much, no exposed liner, no string of pearls rocks, since you went this far take a look it'll make maintenance so so easy and best clarity

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you for your comment! Yes, Aquascapes and the Pond Digger were two main sources that I got the idea of creating this pond. Due to limited space and budget, I was not able to have a long a low natural look of the waterfalls and not enough big rocks/boulders to cover the entire pond. :-) Yes, there’s still room for improvement and your suggestion is appreciated. I am planning to add a 3-barrel bio filter this summer.

[@silviavoss6411]

@@PTranProductions Cool sounds great!!!

[@amateur_astronomy]

The pond was done well, but that filter is way too small for that size of pond.

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you! There have been lots of changes done to this pond since it was built. Now the pond is run with two separate filtration systems - the skimmer and the 3-barrel systems. Check out my recent DIY Koi Pond Update videos for current status of this pond.

[@tongtongchannel9984]

amazinggg😇😇

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@elyh777]

Is all that liner gonna stay exposed outside the pond?

[@PTranProductions]

Here’s an update for this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6W0aqdqebeEfZo

[@VinceJason]

@@PTranProductions wouldn't that go thin and might create a hole?

[@PTranProductions]

I am not quite sure what you meant, Captain V(?)

[@VinceJason]

@@PTranProductions sorry what I mean is that wouldn't that go weary someday? Or how long will the material last?

[@PTranProductions]

@Captain V The liner is a thick EPDM 45 Mil. rubber liner that is supposed to last 20+ years.

[@HRSE_POWER]

You could get mini kois for like 5 dollars

[@PTranProductions]

Hehehe! I got some koi in the following year - 10 bucks each though. 😀

[@zlhector7]

Send me the link for the pond liner and pump 🤝🙌🙌

[@PTranProductions]

www.marquisgardens.ca/collections/liner Alpine Cyclone Pump 6550GPH with... www.amazon.ca/dp/B001UFHMN2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@zlhector7]

@@PTranProductions thank you so much

[@PTranProductions]

My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by!

[@cuppacuppytriaz3816]

Are here can swiming sir?

[@PTranProductions]

???

[@Hekksksks]

@@PTranProductions shall I again translate i believe they're trying to say "can you swim here sir"

[@ogrodslask9802]

Well done !

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@reddypulla8231]

Cost of pond liner

[@PTranProductions]

Sorry, it has been over 4 years now. I don’t remember or have any record of the cost of the liner.

[@Yaboii.Drewskii]

How much dis cost?

[@PTranProductions]

It cost about $CAD 1500 + a few cases of Heineken. 😀

[@choloneri4673]

Gud day po... ask lng po ako kung saan pwd bumili ng rubber liner... location ko po siquijor island... plan area for the swimming pond is 150 sqm... thanks in advance and stay safe...

[@PTranProductions]

@Cholo Neri Sorry I don’t understand what u mean

[@choloneri4673]

@@PTranProductions sorry for the philippine dialect... what i’m asking is where to buy the rubber liner. My location is siquijor island in the philippines. My plan area of the swimming pond or pool is 150 square meter...

[@PTranProductions]

@@choloneri4673 I got my liner at www.marquisgardens.ca/ You can also check on eBay.com or Amazon.com Look for rubber liner not vinyl

[@Hekksksks]

Making a small pond about the size of a usual tank for 2 or 3 gold fish

[@Hekksksks]

As in the one that get kinda big

[@Jixillia]

Dang me too but ima put a variety of fishes!

[@PTranProductions]

👍

[@Hekksksks]

@@Jixillia nice

[@Hekksksks]

Dang forgot I Said this

[@duniaair3062]

Budget nominal $?

[@PTranProductions]

For this size of pond, the start up cost was $1.5K. So yes, nominal or low budget $.

[@worangeroad879]

How much?

[@PTranProductions]

It was about $CAD 1500 + a few cases of Heineken. 😀

[@Wagsmonger]

Syipp 👍

[@PTranProductions]

?

[@yatty7499]

Going back a year from now I bet you regret putting the water fall in the corner don’t you?

[@PTranProductions]

Hahaha! No regret!

[@walkingbystander9917]

Nice depth but need plants 🪴 to make in look more natural. Way to much liner showing great job with the filtering system.

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you! You can check out my latest videos for my new DIY 3-barrel filter system and new look of my pond. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eqfoqefN-eatk

[@johnathanle5791]

Can you build me one I’ll pay you? I live in ca, or know someone

[@PTranProductions]

‘ca’ = California or Canada?

[@johnathanle5791]

California

[@PTranProductions]

I see! Well, I definitely won’t be able to build one for you because I am in Canada. 😀

[@jotjinhoa66]

Berapa harganya

[@fadeysimplicity]

HAHAHAHA DIA BUKAN MELAYU WOI

[@PTranProductions]

Around $1,500 CAD.

[@singgihpramono2587]

Mohon untuk filternya

[@PTranProductions]

???

[@nobunaga2563]

english plzz..

[@Hekksksks]

@@PTranProductions i believe it mean please filter

[@jamesj3604]

ทำไมเมืองนอกชอบทำสระยาง ทั้งไม่สวย น้ำก็ขุนระบบกรองน้ำก็ไม่มี เปลี่ยนน้ำกันตาย ทำไมไม่ทำแบบฉาบปูนดีๆสวยกว่าเยอะ

[@PTranProductions]

coloradopondpros.com/2019/04/19/liner-or-concrete-pond/

[@onenessseeker5683]

You can see far too much liner

[@PTranProductions]

Yes, it was still a work in progress. The pond has evolved since. 😀 DIY Koi Pond Update 2023 - Labour Day Morning Feeding kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuVpoWPrJ58l6c

[@onenessseeker5683]

@@PTranProductions Yeah that looks a lot better now.. very good.

[@PTranProductions]

@@onenessseeker5683 Thank you!

[@carmineciccolella3879]

i hate your pond i mean you only did five mastakes

[@PTranProductions]

Hahaha! Love it or hate it(?) 🤷‍♂️

[@susanmyer1]

Beautiful

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!