Pimp My Pond! Pond re-design & construction part #5: Completion

[@philiplloyd9451]

Loved every video of this pond build.Excellent

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Ah that’s amazing! Thanks for watching and so glad you enjoyed it! Best, Ed

[@jasontearne2334]

Looking good, looking forward to more pond builds

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks for watching and your kind words Jason! Best, Ed

[@sandramalby7249]

Another GREAT build!! 🎉 & what a worker Dan is! Not to mention the fillet & beers supplied 😂 🍻 loving your videos 💜

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks for watching and commenting Sandra! Agreed, Dan was a fantastic labourer (but don’t tell him I said so or it’ll go to his head!!) actually I did pass on your sentiment- his response messaged back to me was :”At least someone appreciates my efforts…”! Bless him! Best regards, Ed

[@furiousfox5515]

love your vids. absolutely brilliant. been watching back to back

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks so much and pleased you’re enjoying them! Keep the feed back coming! Best, Ed

[@DPW55]

Glad you moved that tree I was on about , but you not mentioned the removal . 😂

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Yes that sycamore had to go! The removal of the stump was included in the video if you watched all the way through…! Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

[@pauldavidson105]

Another good video - always enjoy these. Also love the guitar music

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks Paul and thank you so much for your positive comment re the music!! Best, Ed

[@Tetters100]

its looking amazing and when the borders are full it will be fantastic

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks James! Best, Ed

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Absolutely cracking job, I’ve enjoyed watching this and such a fantastic result😊👍

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for watching! Best, Ed

[@antitheist9976]

Outstanding work, the result of all that effort is stunning, only to look even better once the plants bed in, I would love to see that ❤🙂

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thank you so much! A ponds revisited video for this one will be coming out soon😉 Thanks for watching and your comment, Best, Ed

[@antitheist9976]

@@CrystalClearAquatics I look forward to it, thanks. Also credit where it is due mate, you are an artist. 🙂

[@danielhollett]

Don’t be too nice to him, Dave does most of the hard work 😮 But you are right, an artist, perfectionist and most importantly a bloody nice guy. He works to a level no other trade would entertain

[@antitheist9976]

@@danielhollett Haha 🙂

[@mikef6474]

A superb job as always, will be great to see in the summer when the plants are established

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback Mike- agreed, will be fantastic to see this job later on this summer and then next year once the plants, borders and lawns have had a chance to recover and establish. Best, Ed

[@Sean-gg5py]

You are a legend mate respect

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

And you’re a legend for saying so! Thank you!! Best, Ed

[@DPW55]

No decking ,hotel customers will claim off hotel for accidents ect , decking is slippery,unless you get coloured rubber sprayed decking, which might work , and safer iv seen this rubber stuff at campsite pools to stop slipping , but it’s upto you , love the video s

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

A good point and something I’m sure Dan- the hotel owner- would consider. There is already decking within the garden of the hotel- as long as general upkeep is maintained and appropriate signage utilised the use of decking in a more public space shouldn’t prove to be an issue. However use of composite non slip decking would be the preferred choice! Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

[@keepingitkoi]

Been looking forward to seeing it finished you've done a cracking job 👏 👍 👌

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks very much and thank for watching! Best, Ed

[@rowanwhite3520]

The decking should be on the opposite side of the fountain, so you can enjoy the view of the fountain from the deck. Amazing Pond!

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thank you and thanks for your thoughts! I’m in agreement with you re position of the deck! Best, Ed

[@markraven6670]

Brilliant video again glad to see it finished can.t wait to see it in person tell decking on both side with table and chairs would be so nice in the summer months to sit outside and have food and injoy the pond looked forward to your next video great job

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks Mark, I’ll pass on your feedback- indeed more then one deck could be a great idea! As ever thanks for watching and all the best, Ed

[@abkoi]

Yeah, I think this is my favourite one you have done! Absolutely stunning and will look even more so when the surroundings of the pond all grow in 👍🏼 Hats off you you both. As you know, I’m a big lover of those “poor man’s drum filters” 😉 All the best and roll on the next one!

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Ha Ha! Cheers Alex and thanks for your continued support watching these videos! I think its one of my favourites as well… really looking forward to a follow up video later in the year! All the best, Ed

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

You do a great job and descriptions of work and materials are exceptional. You are a natural on camera and well spoken. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this pond build. Now for the Butt Rub. That is an American product designed for Pork but also works well for wings if used sparingly. A good steak only needs salt and pepper. Cheers

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback Tony! Im not such a fan of butt rub on pork or chicken but its really delicious on a steak! As for the best way to season a steak….agreed, a REALLY good pice of meat needs nothing more then salt, pepper and a slather of butter (and mustard on the side). A squeeze of lemon juice can be quite nice as well. Could be a good topic for a spin-off series….!! Cheers, Ed

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@CrystalClearAquatics Had some friends and work mates tell me I should start a you tube food channel. I like to bbq and smoke meats and other foods

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

@@MrTonyPiscatelle You’re a man of my own heart Tony! Im very fond of my collection of bbq’s, bullet smokers and ceramic ‘eggs’ and do a lot of alfresco cooking summer and winter!

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@CrystalClearAquatics I am from the south so BBQ is in my blood. I am a traditionalist when it comes to BBQ and smoking meat and lean heavy towards the ( Kansas City ) style of cooking. I would rather cook outside than inside any day of the week

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

@@MrTonyPiscatelle any hot bbq tips from the motherland?!…😉

[@brittvangsbk3773]

Have a question regarding the filter. I'm trying to build a pond. I was gifted a smaller filter box (24.000 l.) like the one you use here, and I would like to see how and what kind of connection/hose you use.. and where do you lead the dirty water of to ??.. Thank you for your video-work.

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Hi there, I’m afraid it’s difficult for me to be able to answer your question fully-every system is different and without knowing exactly which equipment you have inc info on pond size/volume, position in relation to sunlight, pond stocking density etc etc I wouldn’t like to give you any firm advice to follow. However in general when running hose from the pond to the filter always use as large a bore hose as the pump and filter will accommodate. 11/2” in general for most ponds (unless very large 10k gallons plus, in which case 2” is preferable, or very small-sub 500gallons I which case 11/4” or even 1” could be acceptable). If in doubt use a wider bore hose! Return depends on whether the system is pressurised or gravity flow. If pressurised ensure outlet pipe is at least equal to the inlet size hose-or bigger. If gravity discharge the filter will dictate what size outlet pipe to use, depending on model. Discharge and cleaning of the filter in general is simply run off into a nearby border-such waste water is fantastic organic matter for plants and so is a shame to waste! Hope this helps, thanks for watching and your comment, Ed

[@Sean-gg5py]

I've got a small shallow pond 2 metres wide and and 3 metres length the depth is 1 and a half metres what plants do you recommend its in a part sun persition I know it's a very small pond but all that I could fit in my dad's garden

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Hi Sean, thanks for your comment- based on a pond of this size (and its not that small, plenty of space to include lots of plants and to encourage wildlife) some of the following would be suitable and in scale for a pond of these dimensions; Typha minima (dwarf reedmace) myosotis sp (water forget-me-not) caltha palustris flore plena/alba (miniature marsh marigolds) iris versicolour (sm purple iris) Veronica (brooklime), mentha aquatica (water mint). There’s lots of other potential candidates but there’s a few to get you started! Excuse any spelling mistake re plant names- I’ve been lazy and not checked online with spelling..The addition of some oxygenating weed, such as hornwort would be beneficial as to would some small water lilies and/or some water hawthorn, to provide some floating leaves and surface coverage. Hope this helps! Best, Ed

[@Sean-gg5py]

@@CrystalClearAquatics thank you ED respect 👍

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

I have a question for you. I have a 3 tier garden fountain approx 6 ft tall and the lowest bowl is about 42 inches in diameter. The water continually splashes out and I am in the planning stages of adding a 9ft diameter reservoir. I am thinking the least expensive way to accomplish this would be ornamental/paver type stones for the carcas with a pond liner for the actual reservoir in the inner diameter. Would you have any advice for the DIY' er Thanks

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Hi Tony, your issue is a common one and I frequently see lg ornamental tiered fountains set up in either ponds, lg circular reservoirs edged with formal stone or standing above a concealed below ground sump that has a broader water catchment area using pond liner and is concealed beneath cobble/stones. As you say, by far the cheapest and easiest solution is to effectively create a shallow (ish) pool- this can either be raised and part of the feature, or dug below ground level and covered in a grid or such so the surface can be covered in decorative aggregates/cobbles. Presumably the final large bowel you describe (with a dimension of approx 42”) is at ground level and is the reservoir and catchment area of the feature housing the pump? If so you can simply omit this and position the feature onto/above your new- larger- reservoir and catchment. Job done! However, if your tiered water feature has its final tier/reservoir above ground supported on some form of plinth you may struggle to accomplish what you wish to do with out a little more work. Obviously the pump must reside in the final reservoir/catchment area and some tiered water features will have a supportive plinth that doesn’t allow for passage of a hose to run through. In this instance you’ll either have to forfeit this base/plinth, create a new one out of something else that does allow for passage of a water pipe or drill your existing base. Hope this helps and good luck! Best, Ed

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@CrystalClearAquatics Thank you for the suggestions and direction. The 42" inch bowl does have a hole on the bottom edge area and uses a rubber plug which allows the pump power cord to pass through and seals in the water. Beneath this bowl is a concrete support which is approx 18" to 20 " tall. I considered a hidden underground basin but I think we would probably go above ground. My current plan is to build a double wall with a nice cap stone. This will reside where the yard/garden area is slightly tilted. So part of the circular wall will be buried in order to be perfectly level. The pump will reside in the new lower basin and the hose/pipe will pass through the hole in the 42" bowl

[@liammcgirr1778]

Where do you get your steaks from ed!? Also the butt rub… not pond related but my mouth was watering at the steak bit 😂

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Ha Ha! Hi Liam- these particular examples were just from sainsburys- they looked particularly nice so I snapped them up! To be honest usually I purchase a load of steaks from Costco and (controversial!) freeze them. Their meat is always fantastic and although not cheap I’ll pic up 6 big decent sirloins for around £45. They could easily be chopped in half to make more though as they’re so thick/large! The butt rub I source online. Thanks as ever for watching! Best, Ed

[@JTee05]

Can I message you somewhere for some questions I have for some advice I need regarding a pond?

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Hi there, feel free to email me ([e-mail]) however for free advice I generally prefer you to question my via this channel, so the answers are available for anyone to see! Best, Ed

[@carolrawsthorne7655]

Have they not cleaned it out since you left? I’m sorry but I think that Dan is a bit of a arse. That would put me off staying there. Also he’s lazy. Much prefer your other chap. Anyway, you’re brilliant.

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Hi there, He was just kidding re ‘he would have cleaned it out if he new I was coming’-quite the opposite-he’s incredibly fastidious about maintenance on the pond and filtration and it’s nice to have a client who is so interested in their pond and it’s ongoing maintenance, rather then just relying on me-and most def NOT lazy-one of the hardest working individuals I’ve met-he’s worked extremely hard to get where he is now. Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed