Patio Pond with Bog Filter Follow up

[@Mikelectric]

Just amazing! awe inspiring! to create such a thing of beauty! In every video you showed patience and experience. and then to return a year later, and find out that the homeowner has done minimal maintenance and still see you so happy really lifted my spirits. such an excellent design and i will be working towards something of this nature as soon as possible! thankyou!

[@ThePondDigger]

+Michael Cousins Thank you for the wonderful feedback. That's what we're here for!

[@meldidnot]

Who knew they could grow that big? The leaves look as big as Rubarb or Squash.Really nice.

[@shelleythompson2049]

I just watch this complete series. Thank you. Really interesting, lots of really clear instructions and background explanations. Nice instructional style. Much appreciated.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Shelley Thompson Thank you Shelley! We have a wide variety of tutorial videos on ponds, waterfalls, koi and goldfish. We appreciate you stopping by! I hope you subbed because we have a ton of fun videos on the editing table! Stay tuned!

[@ThePondDigger]

Check out these Epic Taro Specimens in the Patio Pond Follow Up Video 1 year later!

[@AndrewDorsey]

ThePondDigger if you ever have time or want to take a job I would love to hire you to build a taro / koi pond on my property

[@Helveteshit]

Where is the video of the predator solving problems? :P

[@Telecaster-uz9pu]

Thanks Eric, unreal set up. Was just thinking how amazing this pond would look in the evening with some lighting! Awesome vid

[@ThePondDigger]

+Tom Stoyles Thanks for watching!

[@rogerr4469]

Great videos Eric, I watch them all the time, they're all really inspiring. Its awesome to see how these plants have matured and how they really make the water feature. I wonder how the waterfall with the stream is looking after one years time. Thanks for uploading, keep on digging

[@MrBobWareham]

Best video ever with all the detail and full explanation so I have watched them all and I am looking forward to your update on fish security well done! Many thanks Bob

[@ThePondDigger]

***** Thanks for watching BOB!!

[@ameliaandes797]

I like the idea of the fish and plants in symmetrical bog gardens. But had not consider fish security, thanks for the video.

[@torjones1701]

Great looking aquaponics system there! :)

[@ThePondDigger]

+Torrey Jones THanks!!!

[@sislertx]

Wheres the next video...im curious about the sokution..nit thst I habe a pond but am thinking of one...and live next to a wildlife area

[@Shazvana]

Awesome update Eric, so glad you have done something like this because I always wonder what your projects look like after they have settled in. I'm in Australia and I planted a Taro in my bog (I have large bog filter on my turtle ponds) and sadly it grew too well and I had to remove it as it over took the entire bog with in 1 year. I hope the owners of this pond don't have the same problem soon. Look forward to your next video on how to help these owners keep their fish safe, I'm lucky here in Australia and don't have to worry about racoons etc, our biggest issue for our beloved turtle/fish ponds are cane toad eggs as they are especially poisonous to turtles. Touch wood, I have had no issues with my ponds thanks to building correct fencing all around.

[@augoldfinger]

Again another great series. I commented before that I am in SW Missouri and am doing an indoor tropical pond for my new shop. I wish that I could incorporate a bog filter after watching this series. but the electric bill for the lighting just.to grow the plants... Ouch. Anyway this looks like a good plan. I am positive that I will use some of your ideas. Thank you Pond Digger

[@lloydblack2655]

Hi I love the description about how to build this as I have one Laguna pond and want to improve the filtration for my fish. My question is can you please do a video on how to clean out and refresh the filtration pond as and when it will need cleaning. Thank you and keep up the great work

[@MrBobWareham]

Wow awesome I have watched all your videos on this project and loved them all, such a shame that the fish have gone so will be keeping an eye open for the follow up. All the best from Bob in England.

[@davidtinsley2053]

Thanks Eric loved this pond series , very informative , it looks awsome

[@guillermojrz]

It looks beautiful, i wish i could had seen the fish.. great job!

[@dicephalous9076]

One of the best video that iv ever discovered on youtube,very very useful

[@morethanafk2946]

Cool, what happened to the Lilly?

[@BillyLoureiro]

Those plants are huge!!

[@ThePondDigger]

Billy Loureiro Right??? Amazing growth with the perfect amount of shade and the roots being feed with the bog filter!!! BOOM!

[@TheBarefootedGardener]

I love Taros! There are two winter hardy forms that can live in zone 6 they are 'Pink China' and 'Sangria'.

[@jonisolis9645]

What taro variety is that? Stunning!!!

[@elizabethr2908]

Looks awesome! 😍

[@liraziyad5806]

Thank you for doing an episode follow up. This is really the most important part of any video DIY or construction series for me. It is great to learn how to do thing but, if you can see what to expect after it could end up being a waste of time and money. So thank you. On another note, I have watched several of your videos and would love it if you would either time elapse or fade past the repetitive parts like actually watching you cut and glue every piece of whatever. By showing just one and moving through you could get much more info into a clip and your viewers would have less to fast forward through.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Lira Ziyad You are very welcome for the follow up video and we realized from feedback like this that we spend too much time on the plumbing. Thank you for the comment and thank you for watching!

[@anthropottery1968]

I watched the plumbing video, then spent an hour studying the parts in the Lowe's plumbing department, then watched again and took careful notes..... It helped me a lot to see the step by step. I will check with Home Depot next to see how their merchandise differs and then I should be ready to line this thing out between a rubbermaid 100 gallon trough and a smaller rubbermaid plastic whisky barrel for the bog, for our Red Earred Slider who keeps outgrowing his homes. If some folks don't need to see it all, it is easy to slide past that part, but it is an invaluable part of the process, in my opinion. Thank you for giving such careful instruction. Nobody else does it as well.

[@Moamanly]

@@anthropottery1968 I agree with you 100% Some of us aren't so good at getting our heads around the nuts and bolts. Repeat viewing essential!

[@vancouverpoacher]

Loved the videos. Great job walking through steps and the "why" of them. You ended before the most critical part though, raccoons. I have not built a pond for this reason. It's funny, when you were finishing, I was thinking the trim was too wide as the raccoons would use it.... and they did. I would love to hear your solutions that don't involve ruining the aesthetic.. e.g. no netting.

[@pansepot1490]

Very interesting videos, thanks for posting them. Have you ever thought of powering the pump with a solar panel?

[@ThePondDigger]

+Pat Pezzi We have done it a time or two. Thank you for participating!

[@susangage9140]

The taro is fab!!

[@kaputon1]

You did a great job

[@ThePondDigger]

thank you!

[@professorm4171]

I have a bog filter and the plants definitely are doing that well. The leaves and pale and slow growing. I went ahead and help them out by put in some pots of soil in the gravel. I lined the pots with landscaping fabric so the soil doesn't go everywhere. I also tested NO3 & PO4 in the water. They're basically zero. I guess the bog filter is doing too good. Hope it works out.

[@jozigirl7114]

I was amazed at how much the plants had grown! I really love Elephant Ears, but living in the UK does not allow me to have them in the garden, never mind in water. My biggest problem with aquatic plants has always been parasites. People always say to quarantine new fish coming in, but I have found that some of he more dangerous parasites/predators have come in via plants I have bought. Dragonfly and Damselfly nymphs are a huge problem, especially with your smaller fish, when they sleep on the gravel during night time. Will said nymphs be able to migrate to the bottom pond via the water inlet system from the top bog filter? And if they do, will goldfish then eat them? Also - would biological filter feeders like Swan Mussels be suitable for this set-up? I have seen them advertised, but not sure if they would be beneficial or just be another liner destroying parasite carrier I have to be worried about?

[@StuDawg84]

These videos are great! Thank you for the information

[@33samogo]

Well Done Master!

[@deborahminter6231]

Love those plants!

[@marcusbraun7606]

Those giant plants sure keep the water better, than a super expensive filter.

[@MegaMindyLou]

Loved this video series. Learned a lot. Only downside, the music is super creepy. Hope you make more videos, would love to see what you are up to these days.

[@Zulu084]

What an awesome job

[@dustinpriebe4396]

Any suggestions on how to prepare the patio pond for harsh Wisconsin winters. Should I drain it completely, let it freeze over? How do i take care of my plants? I have indoor aquariums for fish. So my main question is what to do with my plants, and how to prep the pond itself, I don't want to ruin it by letting it freeze over, etc. Any advice is appreciated. thanks

[@ThePondDigger]

+Dustin Priebe You will need to make sure all of your plumbing is drained so you don't crack the pipes. Consider covering the pond with wood to keep it from filling with rain water and snow if you are going to drain it. If you are using perennial aquatic plants they should rebound next spring. Consult with your local aquatic plant specialist to make sure you have the correct plants for your zone.

[@trido3815]

Awesome job

[@BleuSaphir]

I love the patio pond. If that was my pond, I would have put Guppies and regular Sailfin mollies. And before winter, net them out and put them in a winter indoor setup. I would consider Jordanella floridae too.

[@ThePondDigger]

LuxeAddiction Great Suggestions!

[@suelarsen9098]

Love your videos. We live in the Pacific Northwest, waterfront facing the Strait of Georgia in the full sun (when we get sun). What kind of bog plants would survive our climate and winter over? Our bog pond is filtering water for the koi pond below (we also have metala (sp) mesh filters on the skimmer box. We have raccoons, river otters, herons and bald eagles and we use black mesh over our pond to protect the fish. My son also uses a scarecrow motion activated sprinkler, works well and washes the dog too.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Sue larsen Iris, cattails and lotus for starters! Call Kelly Billing at Maryland Aquatic Nursery for a complete list of cold weather hardy aquatic plants. Tell here The Pond Digger told you to call her.

[@slagsleutel]

Great video's a maintenance pipe in the bog not necessary ? Or did i missed that part ?

[@josevaleriano4044]

Hello, i love your videos! Where can i find a video about protecting the pond from raccoons and other predators? thanks!

[@ThePondDigger]

Here is a video we did talking about pond predators. Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZi7pHyDjt1soLc

[@fafmer3]

I've seen all your bog pond videos but is there a supplies list to complete this project?

[@masondodd7252]

Such a great idea.

[@ThePondDigger]

Mason Dodd Super fun project with an extremely rewarding outcome!

[@freedomfighter3481]

what did you do with the raccoons? nice job

[@5wisher5weet]

amazing series, I personally would want more surface agitation though

[@InjnTrails]

Awesome. Where is the video about the racoons?

[@ThePondDigger]

Jane Thompson We haven't shot the predator control video yet! In fact we tried to set up the gopro video up at night to catch the little monsters in action ripping up the pond but never timed it right! stay tuned and thanks for watching!!!!

[@saraarceo9927]

Te felicito por este trabajo tan bonito, he visto todos los episodios de este estanque. Que Dios te bendiga. Saludos desde México. Un abrazo.

[@sylvia5178]

Can you use a Bog Filter in combination with a Biological/Mechanical filter? Also is a Bog Filter effective to keep a pond clean with a very large Red-Eared Slider?

[@jacobeksor6088]

Montagnard indigenous we called bua , we boil the roots, cook the stalks , leaves and with rice power, beef or chicken, pepper, salt , little sugar and some herbs like lemongrass...it’s tasty.

[@bwiswell1233]

How many hours of sun exposure would a bog filter like this need per day?

[@TheBarefootedGardener]

Awesome! I just watched the making of it yesterday. I know how to fix those raccoons... A trap!

[@MrTruthislight]

I would have liked to have seen a plumbing overview after installation.

[@ifwecandoitsocanyou6313]

Can I use expanded clay Balls (Hydrofarm Grow it Hydroponic Clay Pebbles) in the bog filter? My plan is to fill the bottom of the filter container with it, and then nice looking rock on top. What do you think?

[@richroudybush8117]

Hi, love your videos! Totally off topic but where can I get that orange top. It's exactly what I am looking for, that also allows me to attach my logo.

[@larrydavis2554]

I live in Northeast Florida. The area I will be building my patio pond in is direct sunlight all day and summer temps get into the upper 90s to 100s. I see the elephant ears require partial shade. Can you suggest any plants that would grow tall like that and help shade my sitting area next to the pond?

[@dylanabbott9209]

Would it be possible to make an existing sump filter feed into a bog filter? Using a similar design to what you have used on this patio pond but with the pump drawing water from the sump rather than directly from the pond. Otherwise would a bog still work effectively if I were to have it suspended in the pond without filtration running through it and only the currents of the pump moving the water?

[@ThePondDigger]

+Katherine Abbott Yes!

[@dylanabbott9209]

+ThePondDigger Yes to both?

[@Dall5000]

Is there a name to the song at the end? It sounds like some 80's synthpop song.

[@Travel.Equals.Freedom]

I'd like to build something like this for an indoor pond that's 180 gallons. How big of a bog filter would I need for a pond that size? Also, what kind of plants and lighting can I use indoors since there won't be sun? Any information is greatly appreciated!

[@markferniz1124]

Ei Eric....THANK YOU... you are SSSSSSSUUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPERRRRR

[@ThePondDigger]

MarkJune Ferniz THANKS FOR WAAAATTTCCCCCCHHHHHHINGGGGG!

[@chrisavila6331]

Hey! So I used these videos as a guide to build my bog filter which overflows into my Koi pond. QUESTION: I used 1 threaded female adapter as my overflow to look nice going into my pond. Slightly after installing it, I noticed my string algae and algae around my rocks start to fade and diminish. Could that small peice of copper damage my ecosystem and koi? Thank you so much! You've inspired me to build my 30x6x3 foot deep koi pond with a bog filter like yours and other added filtration :)

[@andialexy480]

My pond is 600 gallons, what would be the optimum size for a bog filter? Have approximately 20 goldfish, thanks

[@michaeldominguez9703]

Hey, great videos. I would like to build one myself, I just bought my first home so I was wondering how much all the materials might cost.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Michael Dominguez I haven't ran the numbers but I'm sure we have less than a thousand dollars invested into this fun project.

[@jacquezchristiancj]

Grate job man. don't listen to all this negative comments.

[@BartMan007]

Hi, I have a 4x2meters pond about 1meter deep. My gardner build this pool for me and put a bog filter in it. (the full 4x2meter surface is covered with I think 15meters of tubes and a 5000L/hour pump on it) We only installed it 3 months ago, and right now only 4 small fish are in it. My question is, with only the tubes and the lava stones in the pond , will this do some filtering job without any plants in the pond? My dream is to put 2 or 3 koi fish (25cm range) in it and perhaps 15 smaller goldfish in it. What's your idea? Will this work...or what would you advise? ( I also have a waterfall on a 2nd pump in combination with a surface skimmer by the way, but thats only filtering leafs out of the ponds surface)

[@deadfred821]

After binging the original series, it was painful to pass by all those interesting projects to find this update; you did say in about a month. What happened bro?🤣 I like the patina on that trickle outlet (you were blocking the main one). I'm a little disappointed the owner got rid of the watercress & that awesome lily, but to each his own. I'm curious to know what you got in mind for the predator prevention. Loving this channel btw...

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks so much for the message. The water lily was destroyed by a raccoon family!!! Yes this feature has been a challenge to keep the buggers out! We ended up building a cover over the fish tank for the evenings.

[@PhilipGragg]

Did the homeowner decide against installing something to give the fish some cover/concealment?

[@chenrycharles102]

Will a bog filter work on a pound , throw the winter. I wont to set one up before this winter ......

[@ThePondDigger]

+Chenry Charles What zone are you in? We use bogs in cold zones too!

[@jsanz11]

We're planning on building a large bog filter for our small ranch pond. We have a pond that has about 30-35 thousand gallons...it's stocked with perch, bass, and minnow...we're in south texas...construction on this starts soon because we recently had lots of rain and the pond's PH was extremely high and killd all of our stock...the pond is lined with a thick runner liner and the algae waste i assume took over the pond...we're planing on building something like you just showed in your videos only on a larger scale..we're trying to push 7500 gallons through it a day...i'd like to talk to you about any suggestions or advice you might have. Thanks in advance! -Joey

[@ThePondDigger]

Joey Sanchez push 7500 gallons per hour through the bog filter for optimal performance.

[@GrassrootsHerbs]

Do you think this bog filter design could be scaled up to work with a 6' or 8' round stock tank "swimming pool" for me and the dogs? I wont mind swimming with the fish... #asktheponddigger

[@jamielingenfelter5206]

How long can those plants stay in there before the fish species starts to Rock the roots of the plant ?

[@bernardopatino6263]

I really like your work: Produce a natural environment is Art.lol.

[@ThePondDigger]

Bernardo Patino Thank you Bernardo!

[@bernardopatino6263]

ThePondDigger TNX. My frend:I want to know: if plants make the process of co2. I see well that make a perfect addition to the filtration system used, and that the change was excellent.

[@deltamike21]

are those bog plants winter hardy? Im in zone 5 and just got a house with 4,000 gallon koi pond that i think is lacking filtration im looking to do something like this..... what plants do you recommend for my zone

[@eltondelgado4289]

hi do you think a pond like this would work in europe specially during the winter period? thank you

[@dabossishere100]

That huge lily in the lower section is gone removing the fish's cover from predators?

[@elizabethstein369]

Just wondering what climate this is in. Does it ever get snow or frozen over?

[@kimmurphy4038]

Do you need a uv light with a bog?

[@louiejaylamberte8512]

May i know what kind of plant is that elephant ear looking in the filter?

[@Kieren.5]

Is pothos devils ive safe to put in aquarium with goldfish or will it poison them want to ask the expert before adding plant want to use it to eat nitrates and to make it as a cool background got juwel tank

[@sarethchantha1978]

Does having a pond like that, spike up electricity bill?

[@carlosadams5262]

Where can I find the follow up video for protecting the fish?

[@ThePondDigger]

+Carlos Adams We haven't filmed it yet!

[@carlosadams5262]

+ThePondDigger I'll wait patiently. Are Patio Ponds and Bog Filters feasible in the Chicagoland area?

[@TheLickylomeli562]

Dear ponddigger, i was watching your video and began to wonder how do you keep the temperature stable in this pond. I know inground ponds are kept warm by the surrounding dirt but do above ground ponds stay as stable?

[@ThePondDigger]

Ricardo Lomeli Hey Ricardo, this pond is located in sunny southern California so we don't have much concern about regulating the temperature on the feature. If you are in an icy cold climate this installation may not work without some winterizing modifications.

[@mystery20032003]

I have checked all of the comments people have left for you but never did find the size of the plastic tubs you used or where to purchase them, please reply

[@ThePondDigger]

The tubs are from Laguna Ponds and are approximately 4' x 30" x 16". Most pond dealers offer this manufacturers line. I suggest to ask your local pond shop to bring the product in for you on one of their shipments. If you try and ship just this tub by it self the shipping would cost you more than the tub. Email me where you are located and I will try and connect you to a pond shop that can land it for you. [e-mail]

[@mystery20032003]

my zip code is 76645 Hillsboro texas closest big town is Waco texas

[@katiannemullen7838]

What about the fish how did you fix it?

[@cherylharless281]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@ThePondDigger]

Cheryl Harless You're welcome, You're welcome, You're welcome!!!

[@chuloguy13]

How did you take care of the predators eating the fish? I live in San Antonio, Texas so I do not think I have seen racoons out this way.

[@ThePondDigger]

Danny Lewis We still need to shoot that final video this summer!!

[@danielveenboer]

This was an amazing tutorial series, Erik. Thank you very much for sharing, I look forward to checking out the other videos you've posted. Keep up the good work! P.S. have you ever done any aquaponic setups? I'm thinking of adapting your bog filter into a Ebb & Flow gravel bed for a community-supported farming project here in Copenhagen.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Daniel Veenboer Yes! Aquaponics is great fun. I love ebb and flow systems. This system we installed here could easily be done like you are describing. Thanks for watching.

[@turnipsucks6416]

Eric, If you can...might you consider addressing the raccoon problem in more depth. I've attempted a small patio pond before and the experience was horrid because of raccoon's. It was awesome for about 3-5 day's until raccoons found it. from then on out they destroyed the pond twice catching/eating fish and tossing all plants out of pond. I even tried a Large drilled clay pot for a hide. Nothing worked. I realize you never can 100% raccoon proof it, but any good advice would be helpful.

[@kemrymangahas2962]

how much sunlight does the filter need?

[@ThePondDigger]

I recommend a min of 4 hours a day. Morning sun for the shade loving plants and afternoon sun for the sun loving plants

[@CANDIKONETT]

You should do brackish, there are some cool things you could get. Gobies, small puffers, archers lol they will probably spit at you.

[@Yurki167]

Wow, it's been a year. Anyway, it looks great

[@ThePondDigger]

Yurki167 Yes it was a great year!

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Bro.... Please come back!!!!!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the pressure. I can't give you a date yet but we are strategizing. We are build a pond for a large group of Galapagos Tortoises this spring and I intend on filming that for sure. Stay tuned and in the mean time check me out on instagram for daily pond pro tips! Instagram Username is @theponddigger

[@nfrick1]

Any issues regarding roots clogging the pipes?

[@ThePondDigger]

Routine maintenance on these plants is required. Once the plants are in full effect like this you do need to keep the pipe feed on the top unobstructed. Keep in mind these plants go dormant in the winter so that is a good time to manage the root systems.

[@kaputon1]

How big would koi grow in a 100 galin tub like the before thay get stunned

[@GurpreetSingh-sl2lm]

Hi Eric, I want to know do you build ponds in the UK??

[@ThePondDigger]

Gurpreet Singh I would love to build in the UK but have not yet made the journey.

[@GurpreetSingh-sl2lm]

Do you know when you you will because I would like to get my outdoor pond built of you!!

[@cuppatea933]

how to do clean a bog filter ? say 2/3yrs once muck build up will the system crash and kill my fish

[@ThePondDigger]

If planted correctly and you have good water management and fish husbandry skills you won't have that problem. The roots of the aquatic plants consumer the muck. If you send more much to the plants then they can handle then your bog filter is too small or you simply have too many fish and feed to much. When the bog filter is completely covered with aquatic plants you need to thin the plants by one third leaving a spot for NEW Growth. The exploding new growth of the proper aquatic plants is what does the most consumption of muck. Best of luck to you on your pond journey.

[@daneshselladurai3083]

Hey Eric, that was a great tutorial. I just wanna ask you if the pond is getting direct sunlight how does the water stays crystal clear without algae build up?

[@urangsirih8451]

If I have pond with 4x4 x 0.8 meter, what capa of pump I have to use ??

[@ThePondDigger]

+Asep H sounds to me like a 3,000 gph pump might do the job for you. I would really need more information then that. Here is a video on pond pumps that might answer some of your questions. Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH3bnpSYhtV7n7c

[@urangsirih8451]

I just finished build filter and I have put some plants. When I circulated the water, it become white like dirty but the stone were already washed before put in. Any suggestion for this problem ? Thanks for your reply....

[@CJDe-kx8of]

Having watched this DIY series, I find the following issues of main interest. 1. Even with the small amount you utilized, copper is not eco friendly and is harmful/deadly to aquatic life. 2. You’ve provided no way that I recall to clean/flush debris and sediment out of the pvc bog filter; your use of capped lateral lines can not effectively be cleaned out. After a period of time a dirty bog filter no longer functions as a filter resulting in dirty, contaminated water in which the health of fish will suffer. 3. Assuming, with your use of gravel only to cover the pvc bog filter, you want beneficial bacteria accumulating on the gravel to feed and keep healthy the plants and fish. When it is necessary to drain (by some means I do not recall you showing) and clean the ponds the beneficial bacteria will be washed away thus washing away nutrients from plants and fish depend upon until such time as beneficial bacteria is re-established anew. 4. Noticing your non-use of ear and eye safety precautions, I assume you’ve not experienced pvc shavings lodging in and cutting your eye.

[@mirola73]

Doesn't look like you guys get frost in winter that kills off the plants ............... those plants are huge !

[@rickgray5731]

Hey Eric, What did you do about the Raccoons at this pond site? This is one of the fears I have about putting a pond in our back yard. Many Raccoons, and critters. Is your Goat the answer????

[@ThePondDigger]

+Rick Gray We still have not filmed a follow up on this project for raccoon patrol. Pit bull is the answer!

[@sneakerhead891]

Im making this, thank you sir.