Our FOUR YEAR OLD nature pond.

I thought it would be a good idea to give you all an insight into our wildlife pond: how it was made, how it works and the plans for it on the channel. Through the spring and summer we will be doing lots more videos on ponds, from building to maintenance and everything in between.
As it's only January and the middle of Winter here, there isn't much to do in the pond, but we do need to find out where the leak is on the waterfall!
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[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Thanks, for sharing your pond with us. Even though it is cold. Can't wait to see what you do with it next. Gina from across the pond in the USA.

[@cherylmartin9994]

Love it!! Natural is the way to go😍

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I love ponds. I built mine in 2020 also. I actually ordered it before covid hit here in the US. Perfect timing. To be off work for a couple of months, I've never worked harder in my life.❤

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

That is a lovely water feature. I can imagine sitting out there on a warm evening, listening to the waterfall and relaxing. ❤️

[@FishShopMatt]

It's definitely a good place to be.

[@user-el7wr3on5r]

I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and tonight it is going down to -50C and feels like -60C with windchill. I wish pond keeping could be all year round. Enjoy it if you got it. Love the channel!

[@dmsound1]

Great looking pond and I am a fan of the Aquascape methods. I have a 4000 gallon pond for my Koi and I love sitting by it having a pint or glass of wine and listening to my waterfall take my stress away. I enjoy your aquarium videos but look forward to more pond vids from you.

[@FishShopMatt]

It's a great methodology. I must admit I do enjoy sitting beside this in the summer. Not so much at the moment.

[@MeeshMPH]

Looking forward to more pond content !!!!

[@genielewis7659]

Yay! Super excited to see your pond! I'm in Michigan and have a pond too. Makes me feel excited for spring.

[@Chinco_NL]

Nice update, Matt, thanks! Ever thought of a pond with a window? We have some clever guys in the Netherlands that build pond windows from stainless steel.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah it's a possibility definitely, where the other pond would go it would get a lot of sun light directly into the window so that may not be good.

[@lynnrobertson4657]

Hi Matt love your pond❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@garageaquatics2023]

I really love that natural look to your pond. You have some really beautiful plants in and around the water and rocks. Looking forward to updates. ~Ron

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks Ron, glad you enjoyed it.

[@BankersReef]

Nothing like a running water source near your zen garden! Well done man

[@johnpark-jones4285]

I bought my pond all the plants and fish from you Matt 6 yrs ago and all are doing great. Love your pond m8.

[@FishShopMatt]

Amazing!!! Glad to hear they are doing well.

[@allonewordcaps]

Looks great.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@sherararara]

Total inspiration! We're now going to have to rethink our garden layout ...!!

[@remcobazuin872]

Watching all the aquarium stuff made me buy a bigger aquarium. Watched this, now I want a pond. Better go ask my wife for permission

[@oilucky1]

Be a real man build the pond then get yelled at by your wife later!

[@remcobazuin872]

@@oilucky1 I wish I had that kind of power.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I am sorry but I can promise my wife enjoys the pond tons in the summer.

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

@remcobazuin872 if I were your wife, I would be asking how soon can we build and how big will the pond be? 😅

[@CherIsmail]

Haha good luck! I have to ask my husband for permission for my water related obsessions 😅

[@darrylmoore5847]

I look forward to more videos on your beautiful pond.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks 👍

[@marymendez4178]

That pond was a lot work, and even more to clean it up. It should be a beauty in the summer, I would be hanging out in the area. I would Put different color water lotus, it's my favorite in ponds.

[@FishShopMatt]

It was a bit of work definitely. It is lovely in the summer and I'll be sure to show you it.

[@markzig1429]

I really like your style. Pond, aquariums, house, etc.

[@NinoMarcantonio-ry6mh]

I miss not having a pond with the waterfall and koi it was nice to sit there and watch the koi swim around.

[@FishShopMatt]

It's very relaxing, you can watch my videos and enjoy the joy and problems that come with a pond hahaha.

[@adamwickenden5981]

This reminds me! When are we going to get an update from you or MD on Martins 3500L pond!!!???

[@FishShopMatt]

Hopefully soon once the weather warms up. It's all finished and has fish so watch this space.

[@tommyfinlay9780]

Mate was thinking the same thing been waiting for ages.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah it took him a while to get it all correct so hopefully this coming spring.

[@tommyfinlay9780]

@@FishShopMatt sweet as. Might sound a bit off key, but I'm so proud of what you and MD have done together match made in heaven. Maybe this time next year you'll be millionaires 😉

[@pagewhite61]

Yes! I’ve been thinking about the Martin pond too.

[@lburgess3098]

Loved this. Have always wanted something like this. The night shot was amazing - Please do include your pond in your future videos - so interesting! 😊😊😊

[@FishShopMatt]

There will definitely be more videos about the pond this year.

[@jackiec9062]

Looking forward to seeing the pond in spring Luv from the UK 🇬🇧

[@FishShopMatt]

It definitely looks a bit greener hahaha

[@hannesofie6071]

Talking about winter and cold weather Matt..... I live in the south east of Norway. The coldest day this winter (so far) was -28 degrees but only 30 - 40 cm of snow though so not to bad. 😅😅😅 That said, I prefer snow to mud any day! 😊😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah I agree snow is way better, but you can keep that cold hahaha

[@Cozy-1049]

Reminds me of my Mum and Dad's garden. We built a big pear shaped pond with a waterfall and had so many fry dad built a smaller nursery pool and then another small pool and connected them with a stream, the fish love moving up and down. All in a 25 sq ft garden. Loved it❤️

[@FishShopMatt]

Awwww that sounds amazing, you don't need to have tons of room just a good imagination and a bit of hard work.

[@FranNoesse]

Oh wow, this was an awesome video! Thank you for sharing. A more in depth breakdown of the pond would be interesting.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@slimdXi]

Wow, it's indeed a beautyful pond.. the natural look is just amazing. This movie could be the reason to build myself one in my garden- It's a verry, verry nice pond!

[@FishShopMatt]

Watch this space, you may even catch me building with my buddy again this year on the channel.

[@irshadsakhabuth5689]

Watching you from Mauritius 🇲🇺.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hey 👋 and thank you

[@gr_aquatics]

Amazing pond, love the content! Can’t wait to have one of my own.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, you definitely won't regret it.

[@MandyJane123700]

Sweet! So glad you finally did a pond video. I set up a big container pond last summer, and I love it.

[@FishShopMatt]

That's awesome I want to do some more container ponds this year.

[@juliepackham6669]

And also, you have live outside plants I. January! I'm completely jealous!

[@v-man372]

Love a pond video mate 👍🏻

[@sharongould2689]

hehe, you are whinging about the cold and here in Australia (Perth) we are currently having a heatwave 2 days into 4 consecutive 40ish C days. its damn hot! I love the work aquascape do and I love nature ponds, one day ill have one!

[@debrabolton9372]

I really like your pond. You did a great job building it. I can imagine how lovely it must be in the warmer months.

[@FishShopMatt]

It's definitely a little more lively and green

[@johnmaude5065]

Haha I’m watching at 9.30 am and it’s 33.8 degrees here in Alice Springs 😅 that’s Australia 🇦🇺 for you 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh that sounds lovely.

[@juliepackham6669]

Lol. I don't know. The snow might be better. I'm sitting outside in a snowstorm but there's a fire table and hot cider with rye and it's lovely. Maybe it's a canadian thing. But I miss my garden and can't wait for spring.

[@davesherbinin]

Hey Matt, great waterfall. The wood bridge is awesome. Really enjoying your mix of videos. It is currently -41C where I am at in Alberta, Canada, so needless to say, not much hope of working on a pond here right now…

[@kelubai89]

Beautiful pond Matt! Very cool seeing how you setup a wetland filter. I’m looking forward to seeing it in bloom this spring.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, yeah it definitely looks better when it's warmer.

[@neilvee451]

Pondtastic mate ☺️👌

[@FishShopMatt]

Love that word! Thank you!

[@Babyluthi]

Really looking forward to seeing more pond🙂💙🐠🐡

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, definitely lots more to come.

[@stevencapper4954]

I love ponds

[@FishShopMatt]

You're in for a treat then hahaha

[@DUWaterscapes]

Great video mate. I cannot believe it’s been that long!! Super buzzing to build again this year and introduce your audience to our water garden centre 💪🏼🥰

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Yeah definitely looking forward to building some awesome stuff in 2024!

[@NataliePaps]

Love your pond, it’s gorgeous! Have to admit I’m feeling a bit jealous, can’t even leave a bowl of water outside for my dog atm because of snakes 😢 summer in the Adelaide Hills next to a dry creek 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@FishShopMatt]

You should check out swim ponds Australia as they build ponds like this but huge and in your country. It's mad the size of some of their projects but still awesome to watch.

[@Shakodancer16]

Meanwhile I am in a blizzard warning followed by dangerous cold warnings😂

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah I thought this would be the case when I posted this hahaha

[@senuraadithya9350]

nice pond

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@angelataylor1325]

I love your pond please do a video of it in full bloom that would be brilliant

[@FishShopMatt]

Will definitely be doing lots more videos as the season progresses

[@leahnichol6665]

Yes, winter is done. Could we get spring summer and autumn? Including updates etc. I am not greedy at all! 😅

[@angiebear8727]

If stuff isn’t frozen and there’s not snow it’s not cold. Toughen up. 😂just teasing. this is really beautiful. Wish I could do a pond like this but I’d need a heater so it wouldn’t freeze solid in winter. Maybe someday. Anyone have experience with keeping a pond from freezing in winter?

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha yeah when I used to build them I think I was tougher. Loads of different options to keep an area of ice free, but it depends how frozen it gets. You can get mini pond heaters that keep an area free. If you go onto the aquascape pond website you can find local pond builders near you and they will have the best recommendations for your area.

[@angiebear8727]

@@FishShopMatt oh ty. Didn’t think it was possible. I live in The state of Maine in the USA. It gets very cold here but low and behold there are sites with people who have solutions for this 👍

[@judyallinson1281]

❤

[@-AndrewR]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@morilot]

I'd say it looks like Swedish summer. 😅

[@NinniAquariums]

Looks beautiful! But please, when talking about measurements, can you add something in the video what that measurement is in centimeters? Like now, "2 foot deep", and I had to pause the video to visit google 😅 A little text in the corner of the video with "61cm" would help a lot 😁

[@GBLecci]

I wish I could have a pond like that haha, it is right now -40C for me haha not a pond safe place 😂

[@Frailerpark]

No, no, no, no, no, Matt. Both you and beard turn out fine. It's your tash, Matt. Something’s gotta be done about your Tash!

[@ChrisMintjes]

What pump do you use for that waterfall?

[@chrispyghoul7268]

Do you plan on putting koi in the 2.0 pond?

[@clairejackson7809]

I'm near Tavistock, west Devon, and I'm going to try summer tubs with guppies, cherry shrimp and maybe rosy barbs. Anyone got any tips or other species I could use?

[@FishShopMatt]

Depends on the size of tubs but paradise fish would be cool.

[@clairejackson7809]

@@FishShopMatt I am going to do a little raised pond for guppies, and maybe do one for lower grade cherry shrimp and slightly bigger fish, so paradise fish would be a good idea!

[@mcnorcan]

Nooooooooo! Please stop. I can’t afford a pond.

[@att0987654321]

Could you put a turtle in the pond?

[@nicrodel]

That "bridge" piece of wood on the falls is incredible. Cool pond

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@joshuasmith147]

Gonna be building a wildlife pond for my garden down here in Devon this year so this was great for inspiration and very informative, thanks!

[@FishShopMatt]

It's great fun, I'm hoping to build a few on my channel this year so watch this space.

[@csharpe5787]

@@FishShopMattbrilliant!

[@ACKoi]

Koi pond 👌🏽

[@clementbellande8720]

Cheers from France Matt ! Very nice pond and waterfall. It is nice to see that your passion can also be outside. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. ❤❤❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Awwww thank you, you too!

[@roselewis24]

Love your pond! It’s exactly the kind I would want for my garden froggies to live in.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@lorispencer2046]

Beautiful pond ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@RonaldCardy]

Matt were is the oily film coming from on the water surface

[@FishShopMatt]

It's from the leaves breaking down that have fallen in.

[@SpeikobraRote]

I always love it when moss takes over the sides of the pond rocks. its so pretty and natural looking

[@JJLewin1]

That is a stunning set up Matt, it has matured beautifully.

[@SagasInStitches]

Great video Matt! It's a cute lil pond, looking good. Can't wait to see it when it starts looking alive again. Was thinking if you shouldn't have fishies in it, so was glad you mentioned the new one you're planning on. It can't begin soon enough now :D Also, rather snow than rain imo.. ^^

[@FishShopMatt]

Definitely would rather snow. Yeah I want to try and keep this one as nature focused as possible.

[@ACKoi]

Got to love a natural pond, But you need a koi pond aswel 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@FishShopMatt]

I do agree but not sure if to go with koi or not I like big goldfish and plants but do like koi. My mind is torn hahaha.

[@ACKoi]

@FishShopMatt if not koi then maybe a tamasaba pond 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheCottonman]

Wow that's awesome man... Off subject but, you and MD did a video where you helped Martin bring in his outdoor pond and then we never saw it again... Is there any updates coming on his pond build..? OK back on subject, that must be so amazing sitting out there in the summer... ❤😊

[@csharpe5787]

I’d like to see that to. I’ve wandered what happened.

[@Twinkley1981]

I’ve asked this question a few times myself on both channels, but Matt did respond to me a while ago and said they would do a update video on it…so I’m hoping that’s still the case. 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah Martin's pond is gorgeous and doing well. Normally we would have had several BBQs this year but what with us all growing up and life events we haven't had time. I'll try to grab a photo from him soon but there will be an update once it wakes up this year I'm sure.

[@TheCottonman]

@@FishShopMatt Thanks Matt, I know you've been very busy, especially with a toddler... Thanks for all your time and content... Always a pleasure to watch mate... 😏👍🐟🐠🐟

[@nouieg667]

Matt might be the Bob Ross of the fishkeeping community

[@2Jim2u]

Nice video. Where are insulated gloves? booties? With wind, its - 46, minus 46. Not too worried about the snow!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I'm not that organised

[@lainiebennett7746]

Matt, would it be possible for you to one day do a small video about Gouramis, and how they live in a tank, and the aspect of them being 'labarynth' fish, as apparently is a Betta. would be interesting. Cheers.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah absolutely in working on some species files where I look at a group of fish like cichlids, tetras or gourami so they would work well.

[@lainiebennett7746]

Love the pond! we have a koi pond in a smallish garden that my sosm built, If we;d had the room this is the sort of thing I would have LOved to have. You are lucky the ground works in your garden allowed you to dig lol Our stopped at about 9'' and so we had to build upwards!

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah we did hit solid clay about 12" down but we were stubborn hahaha

[@TheRealTMar]

Cool pond! But I agree, it's also been bloody cold here in The Netherlands. I had an office day this week and had to scratch my car and such. Working from home is much less hassle!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, yeah I totally agree with you.

[@sancraft1]

We will be building a nature pond at our new property where we are building a log home. We will also be buiding a fishing pond.

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh my word that's so so cool!

[@pagewhite61]

I love your pond Matt and am eager to see more. I have a very small pond in my yard, it was here when I bought my house. I want to add more plants to it this spring.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! I'll definitely be doing some planting videos throughout the year for ponds.

[@davidhorton6665]

Loving the nature pond and looking forward to seeing the new pond build 😊

[@adonbilivitman9428]

Love the pond video! Would love any type of update videos or recommended pond plants to go for.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah definitely lots more to come on that front.

[@alanmorrison470]

Love it that’s awesome. I find it’s best to wear a coat when it’s cold 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah that's for people who think logically hahaha

[@rhoseiravenclaw5394]

So glad to hear you have a wildlife pond matt! Our pond made our garden, a garden. It encourages so much wildlife into the garden! We need more of this!

[@melinawatson2272]

So cool! It looks so pretty!Do you have any fish in it? I'm from Canada and it's -43 today, so we would be using the pond for a skating rink haha. Much prefer it as the pond and waterfall! Looks great!

[@FishShopMatt]

Oh my word that's cold. No fish as of yet but I may get some UK native fish for it this year.

[@melinawatson2272]

@@FishShopMatt That'll be so cool!

[@margaretasaarenpaa4239]

😂😂Last week we hade -28...🥶

[@FishShopMatt]

You can keep that thank you hahaha

[@zeuslea1]

It's about -8⁰C where I am in Illinois, USA. We also got 16cm snow. Much colder in the near future. It can be done but having a pond here is tricky. Love yours!

[@ggoannas]

I dream of having sticklebacks. Great to watch and they take care of mosquito larvae.

[@frankcapel4557]

Awesome video Matt love watching the channel anything to do with fish is awesome. Whether it’s the fish shop your pond or videos with MD it’s all good love the channel Matt keep up the great work do some more videos on the pond remember what D says don’t do anything without recording LOL !! see you at the next one

[@paulbuckley7524]

Amazing nature pond, looking forward to seeing more content on this! Definitely inspiring me into putting a waterfall on my pond! Such a great feature to have in a garden 👍🏻

[@rechelieu]

Excellent video. I don't have a pond, but I have a small patio pond that I am excited to restart this season so yeah, looking forward to seeing more of that as well, in addition to your fish tank videos.

[@Peter234100]

Nice wildlife pond but surely if you fully drain and clean out the pond you will lose all your over wintering dragon fly and damsel fly nymphs. I am guessing your filter is a wetland filter, I have one I built running on my wildlife pond, far more effective than any shop built filter. 😊

[@fredericksworkshop4595]

I was wondering if you could do a "How to" video for when someone is moving to a new house? I am planning on moving soon and would love to know the best way to move my tanks from one house to another.

[@raykolinski3155]

Here in Pennsylvania we have so much snow if it wouldn't be for my deicer i wouldn't know where it is lol

[@abdulrehmanqureshi8913]

hi matt . i got a question for you. what temperature koi fish can tolerate in winter without heater can you guide me on this one. by the way love your content . great job

[@faedoyle4147]

I will be front and center taking notes because this will be my next project for my moma. ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

That's awesome, definitely watch this space got more coming up.

[@kyallen7401]

No fish😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@ggoannas]

What animals use it?

[@fionap5628]

Great pond! Looking forward to the updates

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks 👍

[@sparrowsfish]

Beautiful

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

howdy Mathew, have you considered going to the coast and collecting creatures from tide pools and making a tide pool aquarium ?

[@FishShopMatt]

I done it years and years ago and it was so cool to watch their interactions. The hardest thing was keeping it cold enough for them.

[@Foogle..]

Ooof! The commitment to go out in these climates we're getting! Rather you than me Matt, but big respect for doing it haha.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha yeah it had to be done unfortunately

[@andreagalda28]

Ponds and patio water gardens are absolutely my favourite! I would LOVE to see more pond videos from you this summer. I am currently setting up a grow out tank for some medaka rice fish that I'm planning to add to a 50 g patio pond this year. I can't wait to see some baby fry swimming around.

[@csharpe5787]

Not legal in the UK!

[@FishShopMatt]

That sounds awesome, will definitely have more videos on ponds coming. As someone else has said be careful with medaka as they aren't legal to keep outside in the UK.