Ozone in a pond. Good or Bad?

[@MarvinBowen]

It sounds to me like you talked yourself right out of ozone. Also, your ponds could win awards in your category: low maintenance, money-saving, pleasant. I love the natural solutions you've taught me about and have no desire to make thing look like an ocean desert, though it is very pretty to the eye. Not all that glitters is gold.

[@Ozponds]

😂 I did talk myself out of it. I love my low tech ponds.

[@nopetfout5426]

I've talked myself into building a pond this year and my husband keeps talking about how much maintenance they are, but I know the self sufficient ecosystem is somewhat easier to maintain. I'm going to do this either way, and I love watching these videos

[@MarvinBowen]

@@nopetfout5426 I do almost nothing to my pond, built by watching these videos. I love it!

[@nopetfout5426]

@@MarvinBowen yes, see we live in east TN, USA,and the weather is tricky here, buty husband says "they are a lot of maintenance, but I tried to advise the self sustaining ecosystem ones are usually low maintenance once you build it, and do it right, because fish,frogs, turtles, all native to our area(really close to the river) are able to keeo it clean, pond wise

[@MarvinBowen]

@@nopetfout5426 I'm in Michigan. So we have a lot more cold than you. For me. I have to keep the leaves out and the bog filter on and I generally don't have any trouble. During spring startup. I do get an algae bloom but it usually levels out. I also get some pond water from a local nature preserve that's full of all kinds of micro organisms and dump that in with my pond and it seems to help things quite a lot

[@Chilled_Mackers]

"I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed" - Kev, to us simpletons - you ARE the shed and all the tools it contains - your knowledge is outstanding. Again, you are not lazy - you are simply economical with your energy expenditure \o/ Work smarter, not harder fella. Superb video as always - commenting for the matrix! Cheers chap 👍

[@Ozponds]

🤣 thanks mate. Appreciate the support.

[@francus7227]

8:06 I strongly disagree. It is NOT obvious "their's" looks better. They look different, not better. Thanks for the great clip. I tickled the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.

[@Ozponds]

Legend 😊👍

[@MelRos29]

I definitely prefer your methods. Much more natural and better all round. Please don't go away from your original pond set-ups. They are the absolute best and what I aspire to. ❤

[@Ozponds]

Don’t worry, I won’t be. I just like learning and experimenting with different techniques.

[@kenmcguire2427]

I wouldn't bother. There is nothing wrong with you methods... Yours are as natural as possible for what they are, so Just enjoy what you have , and don't change it. :) You already pioneered and found the best of the best for garden ponds, in my humble opinion.

[@Ozponds]

I appreciate that 😊👍

[@mistyrichardson6041]

I don't think there's look nicer... it's just a different look. ❤ yours looks great

[@Ozponds]

I’m very happy with my low tech ponds.

[@MrCites1]

Love ozone. I use Sander ozone units I imported from Germany. They come with an ORP monitor and are amazing. In relation to these ponds they use in Brazil, they diffuse the ozone under the sand in like a reverse or up flow under gravel (sand) filter. If you control the orp you can’t overdose on ozone. UV will also turn ozone back to oxygen. Most people, Myself included run it through a protein skimmer, or a cone.

[@Ozponds]

Do you think we could have a chat one day?

[@MrCites1]

@@Ozponds sure

[@Ozponds]

Can you send me your phone number to [e-mail]. I really would love to have a chat.

[@MrCites1]

@@Ozponds if you’re considering getting a unit, for a pond the size of the one you call the dream pond, you’d want a unit that can produce at least 2 grams/hr. Ozone is extremely unstable which is why it’s so great at oxidising organically like tannins etc, it also causes the suspended particles to floc in the water and sink, making it possible to pick up in a wetland or mechanical filter. Activated carbon will also remove excess ozone.

[@Ozponds]

Thanks 🙏. I’ve got your contact and I will be reaching out 👍

[@suzannemoran7281]

Hi Kev , ozone sounds intriguing but I am going to stick with a simple bog filter. 😊

[@Ozponds]

You and me both 👍

[@ajithchelliah3752]

I think your ponds look stunning and will win any award if I was the judge!! Absolutely natural looking except for the bubbler in the centre, but hey, I can excuse that! In cold Victoria (where I am too) your pond looks well suited to the environment... I have an extremely small one (compared to your pond), made a bog filter after watching your videos about 9 months ago and slightly understanding the nitrite/nitrate cycle, have absolutely clear water right through, no water changes just top ups during the summer month. Developed some string algae initially, didn't do anything about it and it cleared out within two weeks by itself, even the 'mulm/detritus' at the bottom seems to have cleared out now... in fact, am worrying whether the water is too clean as the plants in my bog filter are thinning out! The fish (four comets) are thriving though and feed off my hands! Love your videos!

[@Ozponds]

It’s funny, I tried turning the bubbler off for winter but I didn’t like the look. I love seeing the bubbles even though it’s not natural. Plants thinning out is probably just the cold weather. Mine do the same.

[@maskerungu4203]

I wish I could find ur channel videos sooner, man, I always wanna build one that these natural as ponds that u have, keep the videos comin ✨

[@Ozponds]

Will do.👍

[@damianduran6480]

Coincidentally I have been researching exactly the same to build my own, I understood the issue with the sand that as it was somewhat deep it eventually becomes anaerobic, this environment then is colonised by anaerobic bacteria which are normally harmful and the kind of bacteria that causes many awful infections, when his kids kicked off the sand they stirred the bacteria around and his daughter got sick. The solution is to pump water under the sand and in of the videos of Genesis I even saw them mentioning that they put ozone water exits in strategic places like the sand next to big rocks where water gets stagnant, but also in places where the fish don't hang out as it can hurt them. The piping under the sand solution I found in a website where the author actually got that from the genesis owner when visiting the US.

[@Ozponds]

Was that a Larry Carnes article? I think he helped build the pond that was first shown.

[@MandyJane123700]

So many interesting ways to keep a pond!

[@Ozponds]

There really is.

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

Hi Kev. How are you, Sir? The Pond with the bacteria bloom you talked about. I think that I have already watched that video. I find it a bit touch and go because Team Aquascape, Atlantic Water Garden build a lot of recreation Ponds and they always seem to be fine. Do not get me wrong, I do like Recreation Ponds and as a matter of fact, they happen to be my favorite Ponds, which is the type of Pond that I would like to have. Anyway, thankyou very much for sharing. Your video has now been given the 167th like. Have an awesome Weekend and take care, Sir. 🤙🏼🙂🤙🏼❤️

[@Ozponds]

You too mate.👍

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

@Ozponds Thankyou. By the way, you are very good at maintaining your Ponds. You are not lazy. You know what you are doing and you do it very well. 🤙🏼🙂🤙🏼❤️

[@shyyxyooj169]

Hey Kevin, I love your video. I recently started a pond with the big filter and your videos have guided me to where I’m at today. I have thought about using a UV sterilizer light to deal with my string algae issue but didn’t want to go that route. I really just want to do what you’re doing and have only a bog filtration system. Do you have any tips for me to combat this string alga?

[@Ozponds]

I find the pond just needs to age. Most of my ponds have always had string algae in the beginning. Patience is important to establish the ecosystem.

[@SLPFPV]

Hey this is a great path of intrigue as I am curious myself. I know that those specific sand bottom ponds from Brazil also rely on large fish to continually churn the sand over as well as hidden flow pipes under the sand that serve the same purpose and maybe even has a flush cycle on a timer. Ozone is commonly used in marine reef aquaria and it's super effective but they also rely on sand churning animals or use bare bottom. As I don't think ozone on it's own will not be enough to keep fresh white sand clean on the bottom of a pond. There are devices that measure ORP and can function as ozone controllers based on that but if you inject via a skimmer then it's not much of a concern like in some small aquaria that can be over saturated.

[@Ozponds]

It’s all quite fascinating. I need to learn more.

[@highspiritsfarm781]

Too much messing around for my liking. Mine is a wildlife pond…where we may from time to time can splash around in. The top little pond seems to be finding a balance… yep puttering around fishing out extra blanketweed or debris is very therapeutic and I find it relaxing. I’d rather let Nature to sort things out with plants and beneficial bacterias…the water is clear…with just a little algae. Meh. It’s just plants. Absolutely LOVE your natural ponds btw.

[@Ozponds]

I’m with you.

[@spinningdragontao]

Nah mate your ponds are great, natural and your fish are clearly happy. Whatever these other ponds are cleaned by it's not natural and that's the first red flag. Stay the way you are mate 👍🏻

[@Ozponds]

Will do 👍

[@kingofmemes5017]

Hi Kev, I'm in the planning and digging stage of a garden nature pond (roughly 8ft by 4 or 5 ft) and was wondering if you have any tips for attracting frogs and encouraging spawning? I had a smaller pond that had about 10 in at its peak, but they never spawned :( keep up the great work!

[@Ozponds]

I don’t really have any tips. I notice the frog spawn always on the margin plants. So maybe just a diverse range of marginal plants that are native to your area.

[@kingofmemes5017]

@@Ozponds will do! I'll look into some plants. Have a nice weekend 🍻

[@Ozponds]

@@kingofmemes5017 you too 🍻👍

[@InvertsandOi]

I'm still in the planning stage of my pond. Haven't broken ground yet. I love your approach. My interest is in creating habitat and enjoying wildlife. I have no interest in a perfectly sterile looking pond, just like how I have no interest in a perfectly manicured lawn. The idea of it bores the shit out of me, honestly. That's not a dig on this video. I still found it interesting.

[@MarkxTube]

As you said if it aint broke dont fix it. But it is usually safe to run some ozone to reduce harmfull germs and algae and if youre using a fresh water skimmer it helps to form the foam. Just make sure none enters the actual pond. In addition ozone breaks down into oxygen, so win win.

[@sebastiankusy3199]

I’ve just become an owner of an old pond (around 25k liters) with water so green you could put in a brush and start painting on canvas. It has a waterfall with a stream, 3-4 water plants and I estimate around 50 koi. I’ve been binge watching your videos and I want to turn the stream to a big filter and add another one at the other side of the pond, but I will only have bigger funds in 2 months. Is there any way I can make my situation better in the meantime (like turning the stream into a bog) or just replace the water and clean the whole thing? Love the channel, I will stay here for years

[@Ozponds]

Obviously I think the best thing you can do is add a bog. To do it properly I’d be looking at 20-25% of the ponds volume. So 5000L+. If you don’t have the funds right now you could try something like nualgi to try and clear some of the green (link on my website 👍).

[@adiadri6886]

I am really interested in knowing more about this sistem..

[@Ozponds]

Me too.

[@silicondave2797]

0:45 Those rocks are way too clean. The sand looks too clean. Everything looks way too clean.

[@miker2906]

Love your videos and ponds! If you haven't seen them check out Blair Knight's series of videos on his diy ozone protein skimmer kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4vSgIimi8SfeNksi=pivdF4fn5sEONA9v When I eventually get to build a pond I plan to follow your techniques with a skimmer similar to his tacked on the side!

[@Ozponds]

Yes his setup is really cool. I’m leaning towards an air pump/ protein skimmer but no ozone.

[@miker2906]

@@Ozponds Ah fair enough. Wrighty's DIY protein skimmer looks to remove a load of skimmate with just air. Will be interested to see your results!

[@MarekLabrenc]

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[@Ozponds]

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[@HTbdoo]

We need more natural solutions like Tulsi plant and not this tech.

[@Allgood784]

Ok I will say it. Why the f…k would I want to change and clean anything? If it ain't a lazy pond it ain't worth having. My pond is full of entertaining life. I am guessing years between cleaning. Plus I am producing the best vegetable fertilizer that my wet vac easily gobbles up

[@Ozponds]

All good points. But if you don’t explore new ideas or methods you don’t learn. I like learning. Like I said in the video it’s not something I think is useful for me, but it’s clearly useful to other pond/ aquarium keepers.

[@stacyrosa6672]

No thanks, I stick with my bog!

[@Ozponds]

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