Revisiting the Abandoned Koi Pond

[@Wolfog_]

Its reallt nice of the customers to allow you to keep this up and filming it

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Absolutely! As long as you guys keep coming back we will keep giving you updates 😁

[@LizGriffiths]

As the tried in the pond. and l am in broken cementin

[@robynmullen6443]

Im not the only 1 who NEEDS that 1 year update on this pond ❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Stick around 👍🏻

[@annekabrimhall1059]

I want to see the lilies bloom next year!

[@tommie827]

I just found your channel and am enjoying it. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the lillies in bloom and happy the pics are already up or will be soon.... unless the fish ate all the plants again. @Mountain_Aquatics

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Stick around and keep an eye out for the updates 😁

[@moonlight5050]

I hope you keep revisiting this one.....the fishes seem much happier now they can see what they are doing 😀 😉 I'd love to see how the plants develop over time....will there be more plants put in or will this be enough when they get established...? 🤔

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I believe we may be adding some more plants but before that more colourful fish

[@lurklingX]

@@Mountain_Aquatics yeah please keep doing updates on this one. :) it's super interesting!

[@BreadGuy01]

It's so nice to see this update, and how much more colourful the koi are becoming! They're so happy now, I look forward to the next update!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Would you still like to see more in this pond?

[@moonlight5050]

​@@Mountain_Aquaticsdefinitely want to see updates on this one...👍👍😁

[@BreadGuy01]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Most certainly, it's so satisfying to watch your hard work paying off such huge dividends. And seeing the fish become more vibrant with every video is delightful!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you all ❤️

[@trishhoapili7587]

The fish are so vibrant - everything you’re doing is making such a big difference

[@Nemodog]

So good to see you adding plants. The fish seem much happier and the water is so clear! You’ve done a fantastic job and I look forward to more updates. Thank you!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we will back for another update soon

[@HighPriestessUk]

I can imagine the many nights the owner has had at peace in that back yard ❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes they spend most evening day on the wall watching the fish

[@lauriehall1249]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I don't have a koi pond now, but I have had one in the past. This is almost as good as having my own pond again.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

That’s great to here, hopefully you can have a pond again one day ❤️

[@beverleytaylor5859]

What a difference from when you first did this pond. Amazing! And the fish seem happy xxx

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks for your kind words

[@Volklet]

I’m so looking forward to seeing a few coloured koi joining this pond, I’ve found the whole process fascinating.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Hopefully not too far away now and we’ll be adding some new koi

[@erica-iv3te]

Those first Lilly’s are growing fast!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes doing well

[@markshutt1476]

I just discovered your channel, first video was the drain/refill of this pond. I'm so glad you have done a couple updates, it's very rewarding to see ponds thriving after the neglect. It looks like the koi are really loving the hyacinth.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks for the comment Mark, hopefully there’s a few videos of ours that you’ll enjoy

[@markshutt1476]

@@Mountain_Aquatics I've watched 3, and enjoyed 3.

[@yogiCJM152]

The fish look so happy! These videos are so calming. Thank you for sharing!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks for visiting, I’m glad you enjoy our videos! Thanks for the positive comment ❤️

[@Katzenlaufwunder]

How can you see, they look happy? They are grow up in muddy water.like most carps in nature do and now they have to deal with unnatural clear water.

[@alisonreeder1587]

Looks great. So clear. Lovely to see the fish swimming so happily. Always a pleasure to see 😊

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

😁

[@sabbys7750]

That skimmer is doing a great job!! I didn't think that it would make that much of a difference but it did!! Very cool!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes it does! It’s a great bit of kit. It concentrates in cleaning the surface of the pond which most filters can’t do, and it’s the part you’re looking at the most!

[@hilaryeales1268]

"Swill it out"......I love it! .......my Pap used to say, "I'll have a quick swill before dinner" 😂

[@lm-usmc]

Amazing transformation. Those fish must be pretty resilient to live in the water as it was before. They must be in fish heaven now.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes it’s a great pond now. It will keep getting better so make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out 😉

[@philtucker1224]

Is it true that some Koi can live 200 years?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Well there have been stories of Japanese carp living that long. But I don’t know if it’s true

[@MorenaNama]

I absolutely love the updated ♡ Thank you for sharing this! 🙏🏼 It looks beautiful and it’s only going to be prettier and prettier by time ♡

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Stick around for the next one ❤️

[@Jpliers]

Looking real good now 👍

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks 👍

[@ebikehacker]

Looking good now

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you

[@lynettecockburn332]

Can't wait to see those lilies grow!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Check the updates, it didn’t end well

[@AngieJames4172]

It's going to be so pretty when the Lily's get bigger and bloom, I'm so excited to see it then!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Stick around and I’m sure we will be visiting this pond again

[@AngieJames4172]

@@Mountain_Aquatics I am a subscriber 🙂 I shall be here. Have a great day/evening!

[@Mr.Dorsey78]

Love watching the koi change colour & grow over the past few months (moments for me😀) Keep up the good work..

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you. There will be more to come. Make sure you subscribe if you want to see more

[@leesmith5419]

Awesome update the koi pond looks a thousand percent better

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I agree! Need to keep working on it though

[@benkai09]

Good to see the fish are looking better. So much more colour on them

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

100% agree. They are loving life now

[@sarahprice1375]

So good to see happy and healthier fish and cleaner water. Cant wait to see more on this one

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

More to come!

[@sarahprice1375]

@Mountain_Aquatics looking forward to it. Amazed how they survived that soup and not being fed for so long. Great seeing it recovering 👏

[@EmmyBeanJewelry]

Thank you for the update! I have a tiny little back yard, so no pond for me, though it's my dream to have one... I'm living vicariously through pond videos, thanks for such great ones!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

You’re welcome. Thank you for the kind comments ❤️

[@Sweetpeas12]

Be great to see the plants spread 😊

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Definitely!! We will come back at some point and give you another update

[@pete7491]

Great to see the update. Lovely pond I wish I had the room for one. Fish look happy and you look like you really love your job.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We do love it, plenty more great content like this one on our channel if you want to see more 👌🏻

[@Anna-dj5bz]

You really got me hooked!😂 I am a real noob when it comes to ponds and fishes but I truly enjoy your videos nonetheless. Thank you for your content!☺️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

And thank you for the kind comment. We will have some more videos out soon. We are doing a big one at the minute!

[@c.phillips7728]

This is great! Thanks for your hard work and the updates!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Glad you like them!

[@jaybird4095]

First time I saw one of you videos was your initial clean out of this pond. Looks great

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I’m glad you stuck with us, have you seen the other pond videos?

[@GreenGaiety]

Like the reclaimed material usuage!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Always, don’t throw anything away if you dint have to 😁

[@nancyabbuhl8106]

I like seeing the updates, thank you!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Glad you like them!

[@Viking_Aquatics_UK]

What a difference you have made for those fish mate.😍 Great video!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers buddy 💪🏻

[@roosickle]

Looks great!!!!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I agree 😁

[@robstevens9667]

Pleasure to watch 👍 great job 👏 👌

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers Rob

[@doggiesarus]

I can't wait to see mature plants. This is a pond correctly done. I have seen so many people just use a pond liner or something, and the fish die by winter. Sad.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes we like to take our time on these projects and do them properly. It’s been a lovely journey so far. Would you like an update again one day?

[@mangobagito470]

+1 to more pond updates 👍👍

[@lindarackstraw7711]

I nearly had a heart attack watching the tap running like that! Different parts of the world 🌍

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

What do you mean? Are you somewhere that has droughts?

[@lindarackstraw7711]

@@Mountain_Aquatics yes Australia. We have permanent water restrictions country wide. No one ever runs a tap like that 😂. I remember when i was a child having a sprinkler on the front lawn. Not any more. We are also using desalination plants for water. Perth, Western Australia has ecosystems that are so heat stressed they are dying. Love your content ❤️

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@lindarackstraw7711 makes sense now!

[@erinsview8919]

I live in Ireland, where tap water is free but it also bothered me to see water wasted like that. We are always told to turn off the tap when brushing our teeth or shorten our showers because, if water is plentiful, providing clean safe water has a cost and a carbon footprint.

[@lindarackstraw7711]

@@erinsview8919 Yes exactly. I live on one of the driest continents and water is not wasted. It took a generation to change perceptions but we are there now. We also have desalination plants for fresh water.

[@Kristin.B]

Longer videos PLEASE!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Are you sure? Sometimes we cut them off early because we don’t want to make people bored

[@whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353]

I agree I will watch longer video's.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Good to know, thank you

[@Kristin.B]

@Mountain_Aquatics I would be happy for hour long episodes 🙈 or 2 lol

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

😂 will see what we can do 👍🏻

[@SchlubbyTomHanks]

aw the fishies look so happy now! such an improvement

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yeah they are doing really wel

[@staceyt6466]

Thank you for the updates 😊

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@susangoulding3159]

Such lucky fish to have you and now a lovely home❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks for your kind words

[@susangoulding3159]

@@Mountain_Aquatics about time fish were treated with kindness and care. I cried on the first video and now tears of happiness

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It has been a very special journey

[@micheler3011]

Beautiful pond, love to be able to see the fish. What are the fish eating? Would be nice to see the progress of the plants and see if they survived those huge fish. Thanks for sharing!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We will be back with another update soon I’m sure

[@indobleh]

Wow what a difference !

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

looking forward to seeing the lily's flower myself :)

[@sandyliddell1319]

I’ve enjoyed watching this pond series. Keep it up! More vids! ❤

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks! Will do!

[@janemarriott3389]

This was such a great episode! These big koi could certainly jump out, as they are jumpers! Have you had that problem here?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Nope never had that problem. They have no reason to jump out of this pond and they would struggle to be able to jump this height

[@susanross1651]

Those fish must have been so happy when you first cleaned that pond out for them

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Absolutely

[@BiPolarBirding]

I need a pond like this in my life

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It’s great isn’t it. About 27 thousand litres if I remember correctly

[@edlesboroughkoipondstevech3546]

Hi, interesting video, liked and subscribed 🤓

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Awesome thank you!

[@ArghansMordonMarghek]

I truly hope, that the updates on this pond carry on, either bi or tri monthly, because I am really enjoying the chance to see the fish and pond recover from years of neglect……. Especially since, many of the large koi’s, which were all black when the pond was first cleared, are now regaining their colour, and I would really love to see them, as they all get back to their original colours back…….

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We will keep you updated as much as we can. Thank you for sticking with us and sharing the journey ❤️

[@ArghansMordonMarghek]

@@Mountain_Aquatics . I have no problem with whiling away the time, by watching people who are doing a job that they are good at, especially when it involves fish too………

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thank you so much

[@whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353]

Looking good.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Cheers buddy

[@amandadonegan2137]

Couple of nice Koi in there...

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes they are looking good now

[@cosmoplakat9549]

The fish are looking great! The koi are huge (did you say "koi carp", and is that a wild type koi or a different species?) But, I'm in love with those pretty goldfish. I've always wanted a goldfish pond or even a large enough aquarium, but my living situation precludes it. Love seeing these calming vids.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes koi are a type of carp. I’m glad you enjoy the videos, we will have Skye more out for you seen. And we do try make them relaxing and calming so I’m glad you noticed

[@timothyalanogrady]

New to your channel great video

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks and welcome

[@sheraarehs]

The repot looks perfect. I told ya they were going to eat those without repotting 😂😂😂

[@sheraarehs]

I have even made a floating basket for water hyacinth to protect the roots. That helps a lot.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes we knew they would need repotting, but didn’t think they would get to work with the gravel that fast!

[@tamerabass7011]

Wow awesome. Looks amazing

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Thanks :)

[@Challice1964]

Great Vid with good Advice ....Question >>> Wont the biig Fish in there comsume the Water Hyacinths ???

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They might have a nibble. But they were for free from another job anyway so it won’t matter

[@sooty1410]

Some beautiful "Ghosties" in there.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yep

[@BooksMusicMe17]

The water looks so clear! I watched your winter update video and it's a pity the large gravel wasn't enough to stop the koi having a go. Maybe chicken wire over the top of the gravel? Or do you think thr plants need a cordoned-off area to establish?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I think we will try and fence off an area for them next year. Are least until they are established

[@davidrich3914]

Love those easy clean filters. What make are they?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Both Oase box type filters. I’m inside of the model without checking

[@taketheporsche]

3:38 Seen a fry swimming by. Fish must be much happier now.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I checked, I can’t spot it. Where abouts on the screen am I looking?

[@taketheporsche]

@@Mountain_Aquatics I was watching it on the telly, so it's a bit easier to see. It's swimming away from the potted lily toward the bottom of the screen. Enjoying your vids BTW.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@taketheporsche Cheers Buddy, glad you’re enjoying the videos 👍🏻

[@vicstee482]

I would put floating baskets in with plants that will spill over, so the plants are safe but the fish can still have a nibble.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We have discussed this actually, I think it’s a great idea

[@FriedRice112]

I just found your channel, and love the content! Would you be able to tell me what that filter system is called at 5:14 please? Thank you!!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It was an Oase, can’t remember the model now. Will look when I go back

[@adamstewart247]

Did these plants die? I didn't see them in the winter update

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes. The fish didn’t leave them alone. I think they are used to eating whatever they can find so they have devoured them

[@suzanneadkins6767]

This is really neat! Thank you for sharing. I saw the original video as well and im curious why you left the green on the walls below the waterline when you pressure washed the above? Was it because it is an alternate food source or the UV filter will eventually clear it? Awesome videos!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Good question! There were a couple of reasons. Firstly we did not know the condition of the waterproof seal on the pond. If we went too hard and damaged this then it would be a very expensive fix. Secondly we hope to improve the conditions of the pond over time. No point just scrubbing algae every few months if you don’t solve the problem. We looked at improving the filtration and adding a slimmer which will stop the excess in nutrients which is feeding the algae in the first place. This will solve the issue long term

[@tonycali5446]

looking really good. do they need any type of sand or gravel for spawning?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They prefer to spawn in plants

[@xSpiderswebx]

Really interesting to see this pond coming along. Out of curiousity, was there a reason the lillies weren't put in pots with gravel in the beginning?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

This was just how they came from the supplier and we weren’t due to do any work on the pond so just dropped them off and filmed a quick update

[@pidgeonpatrol861]

Do you ever put loose small pebbles in for the koi to dig around in?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

You can do. That tends to be the tend in a lot of American ponds at the minute. Not so much here in the U.K. yet though

[@darenw.3261]

I wondered how long those lillies were going tp last in those little pots. My larger koi would have been playing hockey with them all day.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes they didn’t last long, we are trying some different plants now. The battle isn’t over!

[@Thestephouse1]

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[@maf2001]

I've tried quite a few different water lillies in ponds with koi that size and the only one I could keep going long term was 'Marliacea Chromatella', the attention from the fish was just too much, very easy for a browsing carp to break off all the young shoots. I must have tried at least a dozen different varieties. The only difference I can think of is that Chromatella has a pineapple shaped rhizome. Some of the others might work if you can grow them to huge plant size, and thus very vigorous, before putting in the koi pond (or get them established when the fish are still small, not an option here, obviously). Also, the basket size might still be too small. I don't know if you said how many litres but they looked pretty small to me. A bulldozing carp can easily move small baskets so you might find them on the base of the pool next time you visit! 20 litres ought to be big enough basket size to remain in place (hopefully), ordinary garden loam or clay in the bottom and then the same size stones you used in layers on top. Good luck!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

These are a smaller type of Lilly, we hope the koi will leave them alone long enough for them to establish

[@maf2001]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Good luck with that but I don't hold out much hope for them with that many carp in the pond. If I was running a business like yours I would buy in lillies, plant them up in the 35cm wide baskets, grow them on for a year or so in a koi-less pond to build up strength. Once they were strongly growing and potentially koi proof you could easily quadruple the price of a small lilly and people would pay.

[@beverlymartin1414]

Wonderful , pool loojs do nice but who is feeding thsee fish?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

The new owners are feeding them now

[@suzannemoran7281]

Hi ,you have done a wonderful job with this pond. The fish will have a much better life now. May I ask though if it is the Koi's natural behaviour to sift through the pebbles and mud ,why is nothing provided for the fish in this great big pond. They don't have anything to sift through now that you have put big pebbles on. ??😮

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They have still been sifting through the larger pebbles funnily enough. We need bigger ones!

[@Mr.Paul_Revere]

You know what's crazy to me? I was watching antscanada make some natural aquariums that didn't need any filters. He only used various aquatic plants. To my amazement the cloudy water turned crystal clear.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yea plants are a great natural filter

[@steviemac2681]

That green colour that you can still see, I'm guessing that's mostly because of moss or algea on the floor and walls of the pond, rather than in the water itself. The water looks quite clear.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yes the water if very clear. The pond is still settling in in time will look even better. We will pop back soon and pond vac the bottom

[@snake21ab]

would Duckweeds do a better job for filtration?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They would remove nutrients yes. But the fish would gobble it all up so fast it wouldn’t have a chance

[@HanginInSF]

That pond looks kind of old, were you surprised it didn't have any leaks?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We knew it would hold water. But yes we did make sure we were careful when it came to pressure washing the sides just in case

[@ZartelleRose-y1k]

what are the fish eating? Why are the pine trees not trimmed or cut back or removed from that area?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

The trees have had some major work on them since. But that is the for the gardener to do, not us

[@qv81]

Its the first time ever seeing this channel or anything about this profession, so please dont judge if this is something very obvious that I will ask. What is the silver ball floating?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I hope you enjoyed the video? The silver ball is mainly for decoration. It’s a contemporary thing. BUT.. some people say it keep the pond from completely freezing over, and also as it’s a mirror it might scare if herons that would eat the fish

[@andrewthornton1945]

It looks Amazing. Is there more fish now 🤙

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Won’t be long and we will add some fish. Don’t miss the next update 😉

[@lurklingX]

my koi were DIGGING with a vengeance. turned the pond black in an afternoon. (i had soil topped with pea gravel. NOPE. not good enough. currently am doing flagstone chunks on top of that.) --v surprised you can do a soil-less planting. hadn't heard that anywhere before now. tho i DO have one that came in as just the root and it is indeed growing just floating in the water. (have it in a tub just inside the pond as a holdover till i could get to it.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yeah some plants are fine with just gravel. It’s handy to know which ones!

[@michaelfrancis7072]

I'd like to see some of the darker fish removed and replaced with more colourful ones.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I think that is the customers plan over time

[@elteescat]

They look so happy. But I thought you said that green would start going away on its own. Does it just need more time or did i just misunderstand you? At any rate, thanks for the update and I hope to see these fish again!

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It is going from the sides, it is a slow process. The mrs is some green blanket weed frowning in the bottom now. We will deal with that using the pond vac

[@elteescat]

@@Mountain_Aquatics oh. Okay. I hope you make a video of the pond vac. That'll be interesting to watch.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Will do 👍🏻

[@elteescat]

@@Mountain_Aquatics 😊 🩷💜🩷

[@john45305]

May I ask. What filters are they and the UV that's installed to the filters please Thank you

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Oase Biosmart filters and Bitron UV units

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

Is it possible that the koi that lost its color could get it back? I feel so bad for the fish.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

They do seem to look more colourful over time. But they will never be very colourful fish

[@andyhawkes3335]

My old dads pond is pea green I’ve installed a 55 watt clarifier but I think his filter box is not up to it 12000 liters what would you recommend he is 93 thanks

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We can always come and look depending on where you are?

[@peterlue9274]

@Mountain Aquatics What is the brand name of that filter?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Oase

[@001djackson]

Will the algae on the bottom slowly die as it’s exposed to the sunlight?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Sunlight is what algae feeds on. We need to get the balance right and add plants that will take the nutrients that would otherwise feed the algae

[@001djackson]

Thank you for the explanation.

[@theangrybeardfishing712]

Quick question, I want to put plants in my pond but my problem is I've 2 Grass Carp, any solutions to stopping then eating the plants before they can establish themselves?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Depends what plants you’re adding. Grass carp gents bad rap but sometimes it depends on individual fish. Do you have anywhere else to grow them first? How about some plastic mesh?

[@theangrybeardfishing712]

@@Mountain_Aquatics I've had some success with Iris's, they don't seem to like those, but lilies they eat the leaves before they can hit the surface, I was thinking of maybe running a barrier across maybe 2 foot of the pond and putting the plants behind it, but with the plastic mesh I'd be afraid the goldfish would get all caught up in it, the Grass carp are about 1lb to 2lb now.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

How big are the goldfish? Could get a very fine mesh perhaps? Or one with very large holes that just stops the bigger fish getting through

[@theangrybeardfishing712]

@@Mountain_Aquatics the gold fish are anywhere from 10cm to touching 30cm long. Maybe a bamboo screen or a wicker one might be the way to go actually.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Worth a try

[@TheGothicdolphin]

I'd be surprised to find that the koi didn't eat those water lilies in the first few days. You can't have aquatic plants with large koi. For amusement, throw a couple full heads of romaine lettuce in the pond and let them float for a few days. You'll be left with the white core bottoms.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Spamming comments?

[@Gainn]

Still think it needs more UV or better nitrate removal.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

It’s doing well so far. Not out pond and not out money so we can only advise the customer so far and then work to their budget

[@mikemcgrath8453]

I think a big filter would work good for the pond

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Yep

[@fatedtolive667]

Thank you, this has been really fascinating. Interesting thing but, as climates and environments alter and adversely impact modified breeds, there's a possibility that those drab legacy carp may become prohibitely expensive as species exemplars , due to being evolutionary fixed, so to say. Just saying. PS. I sometimes be come so engrossed, that I forget to hit 'like'. Sorry

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

That is an interesting perspective on it, thank you for commenting.

[@themanfromvolantis]

Dude, where did you get the water hyacinth?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

From another customer who had too much

[@HektorBandimar]

What protects the fish from Herons etc?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

I think the design of this pond does. Herons like to usually land away from a pond and then walk over to creep up on the fish and also make sure that the area is safe. This pond has such a high wall around it that the heron would have to land directly on to the wall. Not impossible but less likely. Then the water line is quite far below the top of the wall, it would be a stretch for the heron to reach. It’s not impossible, but it makes it more difficult for the heron. The pond is also now covered by CCTV so the owners can monitor it at all times. There have been no issues with herons so far, if there ever are then we will look to address it straight away. I hope this answered your question 🙂

[@HektorBandimar]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Thanks for your reply, interesting. 👍

[@leehorspool9744]

where is the power coming from for the pond ?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We fitted a Blagdon 4 way switch box. It’s on one of the videos but I can’t remember which one

[@leehorspool9744]

@Mountain_Aquatics I meant, I thought the pond was abandoned. So is there power to the property still ? Or do you mean that the owners have just left it to ruin ?

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

@@leehorspool9744 ah ok. There are new owners who have bought the place, they contacted us to come and get the pond running again

[@earthknight60]

That pond so desperately needs a *lot* more vegetation and some interesting structures both for the fish and to improve visual appearance.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

Each to their own. Some people like the minimalist look. I prefer a natural pond myself

[@fortunatusnine2012]

🐟👍👍

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

👍🏻

[@keithmoulton6317]

Where did you get the water hyacinth from. I want to get one.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We actually got this from another job we completed (see previous videos) we often have customers that need the aquatic plants thinning out and cutting back and we chose to reuse them on other ponds where it is safe to do so. Better then throwing them away! And a good freebie for another pond 👍🏻

[@jaysonkirsch1937]

I still say put some plecostomus in there to eat the algae off the surfaces and that pond will look great with the natural stone surfaces.

[@Mountain_Aquatics]

We can’t do that in the UK

[@paulsmodels]

@@Mountain_Aquatics Who's brillent idea is that? You can't put an alge eater in a pond? Why?