Our New Pond Build is Finished! (Adding 5,000 Prawns)

[@Rebel_XD]

this is slowly turning into a nature reservation and i love it

[@rg20322]

When I found this channel when he posted the 2nd overall episode, I figured there was nothing to it. I'm so hooked at this point and fascinated by the accomplishment, the amount of time/money involved, and the maintenance. The amount of diverse wildlife is amazing, and the birds are spectacular. Best channel I just happened by and always looking for that next episode! The prawns are crazy as well and never heard of the ones he's talking about, but it makes total sense to have that breed since they do not burrow. They will be fine food for the big bass.

[@SoberBangBangVeteran]

I was thinking the same.

[@ogsavage1928]

Nature paradise!

[@LITTLEWORLDS8]

Right. I love it. I've always wanted to do the same

[@j.swipes]

Uncle basser

[@XBaDgEerLX]

You’re literally living out most people’s dreams. Keep it up.

[@zach852]

truth

[@catholicpatriotusa1507]

Facts

[@nicks8026]

Most people dream of digging ponds and filling them with aquatic life? Erm… okay. I’d suggest you need to get out more.

[@catholicpatriotusa1507]

@@nicks8026 , I think you're missing the point

[@nicks8026]

@@catholicpatriotusa1507 I’m sure I am.

[@jamiepiersefarrell565]

Now this is a farmer who shows real love for nature, nothing but respect for you

[@jackbrown5184]

Man this pond is going to be absolutely insane when it matures

[@michaelcurle3133]

6 7 years its gonna be full of a bunch of good size fish with a few giants.

[@Lonesome__Dove]

I can't wait to see what bird decides that nest area will be theirs.

[@mtownpyro7198]

@@michaelcurle3133 more like 4 years they are being feed like crazy

[@spydrvenom]

Moby has gotten so big!

[@DrSeuss-nv9hw]

@@spydrvenom ...I watched his last video. I was surprised when he said Bonnie was the largest of the three pet bass (over 3 lbs). He went on to mention that Clyde was slightly bigger than Moby, but that both of them were (estimated) just over 2.5 lbs. I think Moby looks bigger because he's in a tank.

[@mackit]

If there was a livestream of the nighttime fishcam I would watch it every night. It’s really peaceful but also fun to watch the fish catching the bugs.

[@ricscamera]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that part of the video. I would leave it on as my screen saver :)

[@blakethornton8937]

Yes we could bring reports on recorded fish

[@SMAAirAssault]

There is a farm channel on twitch that has multiple cams 24/7

[@Unfunkification]

Yes please, the bass eating bugs was great.

[@jared_s2]

livestream is a great idea. good thinking!

[@AndrewEpidemic]

I don't know how you don't spend all your time just sitting on the dock watching everything. Truly beautiful, well done dude.

[@ktw5141]

well he's got a baby :P

[@TimothyB-lb6ek]

@@ktw5141 yes lol

[@emulator4621]

Bro, if you do something like he does, you would forget mobile phones and internet. Its so much of peace.

[@Anon6b7m9a2h0l]

Maybe you should copy and paste something that makes sense, or yk--just tell people to believe and let that be the end of the comment because it really isn't gonna make a difference if you make or longer

[@Anon6b7m9a2h0l]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

Sarah is precious! Tell her the folks at home said hi and bye. 😄

[@innerpeace5223]

That was the cutest thing ever

[@mikelee5745]

And if you want to watch me cannonball 😂😊

[@tonilynn1597]

The water ain't too cold for the little one 😲

[@stewpidasso3910]

She is gonna have such a wonderful childhood and it will make her happy for the rest of her life. How much money does this guy make anyways?

[@eianfederle2715]

I am majoring in environmental science and passionate about nature conservation and what you're doing here is really awesome.

[@crazkurtz]

Honest question. Is this actual nature conservation though? It is a not a naturally fed pod that would die out quickly without human maintenance. It seems more like a personal fishing pond. Nothing wrong with that.

[@windtalker4191]

@@crazkurtz Shouldn't the pond eventually attract nearby wildlife?

[@crazkurtz]

@@windtalker4191 for sure. I’m just wondering if this can continue without human maintenance. is there a natural inflow of water from a stream or River?

[@kratosdertoten4035]

@@crazkurtz While it is true that the pond is human maintained, if people hadn't moved in then this area would likely still host many ponds; some small and seasonal and some large that last all year round. However with people moving in those ponds have disappeared and the natural predators have moved on. With this maintained pond it can reintroduce some of those predators into the ecosystem and the finished product would be a self-sustaining ecosystem with a human to make sure it stays in balance all year long. Admirable in my opinion.

[@bradleywoods3742]

This is not nature conservation... the entire ecosystem is built on introduced, overpopulated fish which feed on non-native prawns which can only survive through constant reintroduction and artificial feeding through pellets. Which part of nature does this fit into?

[@SMCscottydogg]

Sarah is so precious. Love that she addressed all of us folks at home!!! Melts the heart I tell ya!!!!

[@AlphaQHard]

That was wholesome

[@sherriew36]

She's so cute. She had her presentation together, and she's on her way to her own channel 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@miketech2]

This series has been a major source of joy for my family. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@nickkirschner3719]

The amount of data you’re getting on these fish is amazing, this is scientific proof of growth rates and all sorts of stuff. Absolutely amazing project, keep up the good work!

[@braxtondingus9129]

It’s always a great day when Bama Bass uploads 🎣🎉👍

[@westonlowe3770]

Yup

[@collinbargnesi]

really bro

[@caseyb1316]

It’s always Sunday

[@chrizdabizz]

highlight to the lazy Sunday

[@rickyflair4516]

Yeah wish it was every Sunday tho! Always end my weekend with a video and a big chew on been watching for last 2 years

[@danl.909]

Prawns are delicious too. They will go great on the grill.

[@brennnanrodriguez1588]

I’m curious to see if he plans on eating some of them or if there just bait for the bass

[@paulprigge1209]

Yes I I’m getting hungry.

[@gbpackers1287]

Im not a fish guy but I have really enjoyed watching your ponds come together, Keep up the great work!!

[@Jbmc65]

I could not imagine the research alone that went into building the underwater habitat. So awesome

[@YouTube]

how did i not know that prawns have gigantic claws

[@willywonka7812]

Because not all prawns have gigantic claws

[@codz2304]

Hi youtube

[@kaidos8520]

KZbin has huge claws over random comment sections 🤣

[@alexb7641]

ITS A FOOKIN PRAWN MAN!!!!

[@Azure275]

goo goo gaga

[@makokx7063]

The data gathering is awesome! I love fishing and wouldn't bother taking data even if I could but I'm sure there are more than a few ichthyologists who would love to look at your numbers! You're basically running something that a PhD student could use for a thesis just for fun!

[@theacme3]

yes. Tagging 25 fish totaly will get you a phd

[@makokx7063]

@@theacme3 I'm sorry you were molested as a child. I will pray for you.

[@travisc5658]

​@@makokx7063 he was ? Dang dude!

[@vikimoody8783]

BamaBass is a very unique channel. I love the updates and there is always something new going on. Your little girl is getting so big. Tell her the “folks from home” say hi! Thank you for healthy life-style channel. Lil Oliver is gonna love this pond!

[@marsfeathers]

The video at the end with an adorable sleeping baby panning to a beautiful big pond and a blue sky full of puffy white clouds... Made me kind of emotional. Living a dream my man, absolutely wonderful stuff

[@sherryh7485]

You can't imagine how wonderful it is to watch these videos. Thank you.

[@basshunter7077]

it is always amazing to see how many other animals are attracted to the water and settle there. with the trees and possibly other plants, there should be many more.

[@JMac-]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 get a life

[@tamasmihaly1]

It’s great that you have a spreadsheet for the fish. You’re a very attentive caregiver.

[@mayajigua2087]

Honestly never felt so relaxed watching a video like this one, thank you keep up the wonderful work you are doing and congratulations on the new baby and of course the pond project

[@nietrelevant3338]

In the Netherlands there are sometimes floating island with emerged pond plants, they float in the pools their root systems provide tons of shelter and shade for fish and they oxygenate the water. Might be something to think about!

[@topgunne12]

The pond is pretty shallow due to its geolocation - wonder if this would work!!!

[@djjj614]

Problem is a lot of those plants are invasive species in the US. They will totally overtake your take over your pond if you aren't careful

[@daryan2522]

I know of a few ponds and small lakes in Iowa, USA, that has some floating plant islands specifically to let bait fish hide from the bass. Great spots to fish around for decent bass and pike. I've even seen someone catch a 10 pound channel catfish on a Rapala lure in broad daylight near one of those islands

[@aaronvanzile3824]

​@@mariatorres9789 they've talked about putting plants in but they need to be extremely careful to pick species of plant that won't propagate too quickly and overgrow everything. If you're not careful and you get uncontrollable duckweed or lily pads, the growth can get so thick that it chokes off the light and kills everything in the pond including the fish.

[@telyeash4155]

The baby is getting so big your little daughter is so cute telling us all about the duck house. ❤

[@inwardpod]

I instantly had that sad face you make when something super cute happens and I’m a grown dang man. Super awesome family he’s got

[@MisterNibletMC]

I’ve been on a nature channel binge and I’m so glad I stumbled upon this guy. The pond is going to be beautiful in the coming years! I’m excited to see the progress!

[@miromedica7878]

I think your pawn project is an excellent idea, its also going to make a great learning experience for you. Keep a coyote decoy by your pawn pond to scare herons and predatory water birds. Prawns are valuable and very tasty, you don't want them all gobbled up before you get a chance to harvest. Laser pointers also terrify birds as well, they do work.

[@raymondgonzalez4878]

BamaBass. The best part of the video is when your daughter showed off the duck house. Very cute. She reminds me of my granddaughters. They love being outside.

[@latrace1986]

I'm obsessed with this series. It's so fascinating watching and learning how complex a regular old pond ecosystem is.

[@patsysolatzzo2962]

Wow you are surrounding yourself with the experience. Who wants to go to the lake when the lake is at home. I love your ducks I could never get tired of listening to them. They sound so funny. This was great thank you for sharing

[@frankkang8304]

Hey friend, I'm really impressed with how you created an incredible wildlife habitat and maintain it so well, even logging! Logging and tagging bass with other folks sounds fun as well! Living the dream life!

[@crystalschweitzer7625]

Sarah says folks at home just like you. My heart. That's so sweet!

[@MrTwoTwelve]

Man this series has been amazing to watch. Thanks for the content

[@damion19967]

I love watching birds swoop in. Like how does it just drop slowly like a piece of paper. But it's coming in hot and just grab whatever they want. It's pretty dope

[@kratosdertoten4035]

My first time seeing a vid from your channel and I love what you're doing. Reintroducing a natural ecosystem and bringing back in the natural predators is amazing. Also the recordings and loggings are really interesting in my opinion. They allow you to see how your interference/maintenance affects the health and development of your pond which tickles the scientist part of my brain haha.

[@Hamsterbuns622]

I love the care you take with all the wildlife! The juvenile eagle should be named Chase ❤ Thank you for sharing! ❤ What a great life for those sweet little ones ❤

[@Katelynfriend]

Chase is my brother's name

[@Hamsterbuns622]

@Katelyn friend OH that's cool! Does he like fish??? LOL

[@Katelynfriend]

@@Hamsterbuns622 yes he Does

[@Katelynfriend]

Fish and Birds are my favorite animals

[@brettweiler9381]

Love not only the visuals, but your smooth and informative delivery.

[@jared_s2]

this adds so much biodiversity to the ecosystem i literally have tears. it always humbles me to see hard working people do something big that helps the earth and all of the creatures on it. bravo !

[@darkracer1252]

it's a bass fishing pond. but yes it's verry cool

[@AKIsAClown]

Crying over biodiversity? You need to get out more Jared

[@MG-ul3mi]

@@AKIsAClown bruh stop being annoying

[@mare0218]

This is the DREAM.. You build a pond to fish, escape concrete jungle, enjoy with your family, connect with nature and animals... Just WOW. I'm truly amazed and wish to copy you one day. Best of luck with your pond👌

[@timdavis4532]

The best series on the tube.

[@micaiahwolfe]

I 100% agree

[@DL-lz6pj]

One of for sure.

[@DrSeuss-nv9hw]

By far. #2 isn't close.

[@mikewilkins2030]

I’m glad your are enjoying your pond, land and life! IT’s encourage to see!

[@maxherk]

Hey man, i’m new to the channel but I think this is one of the best outdoors channels out there. I’m so lucky to stumble upon it. If there is a C spot is still available for the bass names I would love to have Champ. My name is Max Herk and I also just wanted to say keep doing what you are doing, you are truly living the dream life!

[@ashleynordmarken3064]

Aw man, That was precious. I remember, our daughters were born within a couple weeks of each other. Your daughter is smart and a good talker like mine. I can tell from that one short clip. 5 years brother congratulations

[@vayllinn994]

"good talker' lol

[@kevinjamieson7899]

TYSON what a name for a bass 🎉 Crazy how beautiful this pond is . I watched the dozer work cuz that's what I do and was addicted to this series . Great job and the wildlife loves it just as much !!

[@osok1572]

You're living my dream. It's been a joy to watch this procces since your first video. God bless you and your family.

[@elite0792]

I love the underwater light feeding show and love the pond it’s turning out great

[@kuntryproper34]

Same. I actually had a spot on my phone screen and was wondering why the bass wasn't eating it.😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Daveros]

I've been watching your channel since the day you started posting about your pond building. Absolutely love how far it has come; and your new prawn pond too! I'm amazed at how much animals and birds it has attracted, I look forward to your next video!

[@prestonrussell605]

Wonderful series, been watching since the beginning. Always get excited when a new episode gets released.

[@LadyTrucker79]

Wow, your island is looking good. Greening up beautifully

[@agonzo626]

Been watching y’all since you built the backyard pond. Great content can’t wait to see what’s next

[@joelbrown3479]

Incredible ecosystem you've created...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 P.S. love your daughters duck house, her aqua skills and her great presentation. Bronx Love brother 😎

[@CristianSerran0]

May I suggest using a polarizing filter on the lens of your camera? That will get rid of the reflection of the sky and make the shots like in 9:30 so much more clear :D Also, I love this series xDDD Keep up the great work!!

[@shonuff4678]

Man, your living a dream. I’d love a pond like that one day.

[@NicholsHomeTeam]

Someday I want to have a pond that can be a food source in a bad situation. I feel like I am learning so much from this series.

[@chhunlyjkhievlim5631]

Man what a slice of paradise! Love it man ! Truly inspiring! Cannon ball lol! That’s great parenting. Living the life.

[@Savorychicken41]

Those prawns are delicious. That pond was is looking amazing 👍

[@JackSparrowTheCAPTAIN]

I wish that one day i will have a nice pond like yours, very small but with some of your features. And more trees. You are attracting all kinds of animals and providing a fair habitat for them, truly an inspiration, well done!

[@TheBeautyandTheBass]

Gonna keep trying to get one of our names in this contest 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 Xena, Urkel, Lance! We love your videos and will keep watching them religiously.

[@AustinBrownMusic]

Truth!! Love this channel and can't wait to have a property like this one day.

[@juanitaavery5240]

We love Beauty and the Bass please pick them ❤ 1:28

[@laura8694]

Love your videos Beauty and the Bass! Also enjoy BamaBass videos! I’ve learned a lot from you both.

[@jillmorrow5227]

I love The Beauty and The Bass. Please pick one of their names.

[@laura79223]

Yes! Love the name Urkel!

[@Besyl]

Perhaps the BEST way to enjoy our short time on Earth. Land, freedom, nature, peace.

[@NsyShwl]

You should add another tip on the pipe so that it shoots up the water in the air.. the pond is looking great 👍 congrats

[@joshpeterson2203]

That’s such a awesome and nature friendly place you have made. I love it!

[@mooseknuckle8334]

My how far this project has come. It's honestly impressive.

[@DifferentVideos98]

HEY BAMA BASS! Been a huge fan of the series since before the backyard pond and have been following since. Ive been trying to get a name in for a bass for a while here and i think it would be awesome if i could get a T spot and name it Tony in memory of my father in law who passed on the 1st and it was a hard hit for us. Thank you very much for the content buddy. Thanks from Ky!

[@bighasse1]

My day gets better whenever you post, my wife and I love watching your videos together! We would love to see a bass named Zeke or skye those are our dogs name and they watch you with us!

[@andrewjones568]

Love watching this pond from start to current point.. so cool

[@sherrylawrencelewis2544]

Prawns look delicious and succulent. Yummy! 😮😮😮😅

[@das_it_mane]

I check in on this channel every once in a while and I'm impressed every time

[@brianshae66]

There are no videos I look forward to more than Bama Bass. 😊 P.S. I’d like to see Moby eat one or those prawns.

[@ryanlee6147]

Lol he's too picky, he's had crawfish and would just play with them n spit them out a bunch till their claws fell off then he'd eat like 1 of them lol

[@DrSeuss-nv9hw]

@@ryanlee6147 ...I think it shows a mindset difference between a fish in the wild and a tank fish. Moby knows his meals are coming and there is no competition whatsoever. He likes his baitfish. Give him something else and he plays with his food, then becomes disinterested.

[@tazb745]

Thank you for your videos, I look forward to each new update! God bless you. 😂 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

[@skip1722]

I catch them in my backyard river in Australian ❤ also love the videos keep on going👍 Edit: you might need a bit more of the prawns later down the line because the bass will destroy them and they won't breed, you also sould get some abit older so they don't get eaten by bait fish, in Australia we use them to catch barramundi so the bass will eat all of them because there aggressive 😊

[@skip1722]

A bass could be named Quincy

[@joncondon2016]

Yes agreed - they look a lot like Australian northern freshwater prawns - sometimes called 'Charlies' by the locals in the Northern Territory. They can grow to an enormous size - I have seen them up to 60cm (two feet) long, including the claws. Very good eating, especially the smaller ones, but need to be boiled in slaty water.

[@ericrolls9122]

Absolutely loved the night time blow ups...you should live stream that all night sometime...definitely something peaceful to fall asleep to! Love this channel so much!

[@gcrauwels941]

Those prawns are very similar to what I used to catch in the canals in Florida. A native species called Macrobrachium carcinus, common name 'big claw river shrimp' are brown in color. I suspect the species you have is M. rosenbergii, which is farmed around the World. I kept M. carcinus in fishtanks, and found they are highly aggressive towards anything that gets too close to their hideout, including crayfish. Pond is coming along nicely.

[@docdew50]

Your child is such a joy. You must be a good parent.

[@cliffcampbell8827]

I think it depends on the type of crayfish (some do and some don't dig holes) but it's probably for the best you went with the prawns so you don't introduce an invasive species by accident to your area. Also, you might encourage ducks to nest in that duck house if you put some straw in it.

[@MrChopsticktech]

@@elessartelcontar9415 Prawns are found along the Pacific Coast of North America from Alaska to Southern California. Rusty Crayfish (are burrowing) and native to the Southern US but invasive in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

[@Superdodat]

@@MrChopsticktech Macrobrachium rosenbergii are native to the indo pacific region

[@helenquinn8530]

Hi, I just came across your channel and can I just say WOW you have done an absolutely amazing job and all your workers , drivers, omg just too many to mention it is just so incredible the amount of wildlife, birds critters, you name it you have got it. I will keep watching for more projects, I have watched , crimson oak pond, the shrimp pond , I think you and your family are blessed with the amount of fauna that you get , I live in Glasgow, Scotland the only thing we ever see is the odd fox, or kestrel when it's hovering in the sky waiting to dive for meal . Thank you for an enjoyable couple of hours watching.

[@Marcosg4m1ng]

Hey I really loved this video I was waiting for the big reveal finally it’s finished

[@bradymeredith3528]

You unlocked a childhood memory of mine… mosquito fish, forgot I even called them that. Used to catch them by hand and us them to catch bass in my grand parents stock tank

[@Mika-sg5ze]

I love watching you use your passion to make the world a better place I mean this is incredible

[@goaskmymom1350]

On the 7th day...God rested and said, "IT IS GOOD!" Amazing job! Blessings to you and your beautiful young family!

[@micahnewsome1025]

this video is so awesome

[@emetmama9609]

I LOVE all your updates. Sara is adorable, such a good cannonball! I have some bass name ideas. Here goes, Queenie, Quigley, Yoda, Taco, Chum and Crush. ❤

[@schmiddy1473]

Please plant trees around the edge mate, will make the ecosystem so much more effective. It will add shade and also keep the structure in the banks.

[@katharinano8255]

agreed! some willow trees at the edges would be lovely

[@TheTelblackwell]

I love myself a bit of Bamabass, one of the only channels I can quite happily watch a full upload, without skipping any of it😊

[@haydenoutdoors5401]

For one of the fish names could you do C for Charlie? Please and thanks!

[@railrider1422]

Love it

[@landynkerby2411]

Love your vids man

[@colinc6031]

11:28 What a Genius that girl is, good for her and her cannonball confidence.....great knowledge of all the components making up the Duck house, Wow! :)

[@haydenoutdoors5401]

For one of the fish names could you do R for Riley? Please and thanks!

[@redakumaproduction]

It is always incredible to see how water brings life !!!

[@UtahFloridaMan]

Xander (male) or Xara (Female) would be great "X" names for a bass!

[@Loki-innovator]

Man, you are our there creating ur own eco system,when calamity hits u will be that one well knowledged and strong survivor. Keep the good work .

[@halfnelson6115]

Bama Bass: They can't breed. Jeff Goldbloom in Jurassic Park: Life will find a way.

[@Gamerrelm1.0_relm]

Lol

[@ryanaustin1970]

The bald eagle needs a name ...my vote is liberty

[@iamfish6878]

Please name one of the bass mcoy jr to remember the original mcoy

[@alex4alexn]

that green light footage is mesmurizing, could watch that all day, those hits by the bass on the bugs just get the blood pumping

[@panampia]

Water is life. Your build proves that. I love this channel. Thank you for keeping us up to date!

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

This thing has come so far and it’s amazing. Way to out do every other pond like it on KZbin. Nice work man.

[@charles7368]

So this is a great viseo. I noticed the water seems prettty close to the top of the dam. Not sure what your control structure is like, but an overtopping event could be catastrophic. Also, on those slopes you might look at some water tolrant plantings to hold that soil in place. Hope this helps!

[@420]

KZbin recommendations really work. I saw this pond being built ages ago and forgot. Not even subscribed, but happened to see this video to catch me up. Very cool!

[@KaylaPettis-c5q]

My six year old son loves watching your channel! He is really in to all kinds of wildlife. He really gets a kick out of the duck decoy and the underwater drone videos-- We've watched those episodes several times. Thank you for making such wholesome content, it's very hard to find nowadays. He request several times a week to vacation at the Crimson pond 🤣 and while we told him that's not possible, he asked that I write you to express his love for your channel and hopes for a shoutout-- his name is Sawyer and we are from the small town of San Antonio, Florida. Looking forward to your next video.

[@luisv7117]

This is what I called real enterteinement great job with the pond real real nice thank you for sharing with us