The Secret to Building an Amazing Koi Pond *Part 1*

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Building a koi pond out of breeze blocks is a great way to create a beautiful and functional water feature in your garden. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Choose the location: Select a spot in your garden that is level and receives plenty of sunlight. Make sure the area is free of any underground pipes or cables.
2. Mark out the area: Use stakes and string to mark out the shape and size of your pond. Make sure the dimensions are appropriate for the number of koi you plan to keep.
3. Excavate the area: Dig out the area to the required depth, making sure the sides are sloped to prevent collapse. Remove any rocks or debris from the soil.
4. Lay the foundation: Pour a concrete foundation to provide a stable base for the breeze blocks. Allow the concrete to dry completely before proceeding.
5. Lay the breeze blocks: Use mortar to lay the breeze blocks in place, starting at the corners and working your way around the perimeter. Make sure the blocks are level and plumb.
6. Fibreglass the pond to make it water proof
7. Add the water: Fill the pond with water, making sure the liner is properly positioned and secured. Allow the water to settle for a few days before adding any fish.
8. Install the filtration system: Install a filtration system to keep the water clean and healthy for your koi. This may include a pump, filter, and UV sterilizer.
9. Add the koi: Once the water is properly filtered and conditioned, you can add your koi to the pond. Make sure to acclimate them slowly to prevent shock.
10. Enjoy your new koi pond: Sit back and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of your new koi pond!
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Pond Stats:-
Dimensions 11.25 feet x 5.5 feet x 5.5 feet
Boxweld Liner
1 x 4 Inch Bottom Drain
Feeds to 4 Inch T
To Nexus 200-15,000 gph pump over 1000mm Shower
Other to eazy pod 10,000 gph pump through 3KW Elecro Heater and Mid level return
Floating Skimmer
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Oh yes exciting times ahead 😊😊

[@dkoitv7863]

Indeed I can't wait 🤣🤣

[@paulmacefield6134]

Nice to see you back mate really looking forward to this new build

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Cheers Paul. Hope all is well mate 👍🏻

[@thepeoplespond]

Good to see you back mate Going to be a cracking build 👍🏼

[@dkoitv7863]

Nice one mate thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@richardgrassby4964]

Good man,glad to see you back👍🏻looking forward to watch your build😍

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers Bud appreciate you stopping in...

[@andrewsuckling2271]

Great to see you back mate !

[@dkoitv7863]

Thanks for the kind words mate it's appreciated 👍🏻

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Great fo see your back.

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Cheers means a lot.....

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He’s back👊 cheers dave👍

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Haha Richard I hope you're well? 😎😎

[@kevinwhite1077]

nice to see you back mate

[@dkoitv7863]

Appreciate that thank you 👍🏻

[@AlisonPaul69]

Glad your back mate , sorry for your loss

[@dkoitv7863]

Thanks Buddy, yeah been a rocky period. Just keeping positive for the future. Cheers for watching 👍🏻

[@stuarttodd4519]

really good to see you back gl on build

[@dkoitv7863]

Thanks its appreciated.... Have a good one.

[@nippinkoi8924]

Going to look mega 👍👍

[@dkoitv7863]

I hope so....

[@martystules8567]

Good to see you back Dave, sorry for your loss. Looking forward to seeing the finished pond

[@dkoitv7863]

Yeah, it's been tough period mate we lost so much Mother, grandmother, mother in law, and sister in such a short time. But we're bouncing back, and it's good to be back. Thanks for watching Bud 👍🏻

[@martystules8567]

@@dkoitv7863 Crikey! Mate, that’s not good. Keep a stiff upper lip bro! You can raise a glass to them all when the ponds finished.

[@dkoitv7863]

@@martystules8567 cheers Bud I will 👍🏻

[@dtkoinew]

Great to see you back and what a build that will be mate and sorry for your losses we've lost 4 😢 in the space of a year

[@dkoitv7863]

Hey dude really sorry to be reading this. I hope you're OK. DB

[@dtkoinew]

@dkoitv7863 not too bad mate just like you just keeping positive 👍

[@carollycett1329]

Great to see you back Dave Our deepest sympathy to you both. Looking forward to next video stay safe and well

[@dkoitv7863]

Ahhh the lovely Carol. How are you keeping? Thank you as always for watching.

[@carollycett1329]

@@dkoitv7863 I’m doing ok just treating for flukes darn things are a pain 🙏🐟🐟🐟🐟🙏

[@dkoitv7863]

@@carollycett1329 me too 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@keepingitkoi]

Good to see you back on the screen mate looking forward to seeing this build 👍 sorry about fish bud 😕 onwards and upwards i guess 🤞

[@dkoitv7863]

Hopefully the Koi is on the Mend. Thanks for watching Bud...

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Happy days mate look out 👀 love a new pond build

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers fella, can't wait for it to be done!!! How's things Bud?

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Yea all good my end mate just got back from sea fishing 🎣 been a great day out like But definitely no what you mean about not recording and just living it , that’s how I have been tbh

[@dkoitv7863]

Agreed mate gotta be done. Have a good one 👍🏻

[@goldencorndiarys1458]

Great to see you back looking forward to seeing the pond progress

[@dkoitv7863]

Thank you for dropping in 👍🏻

[@leehadfield6881]

Amazing!!!! Nothing better than o koi pond build. I’m so jealous can I come help 😂

[@dkoitv7863]

Haha.... get your arse up here lad... plenty for you to jump on with 1💪🏻💪🏻🤣🤣. Hope all well with the family fella..

[@leehadfield6881]

Don’t tempted me!!!!!!!!! We are all great 😊

[@dkoitv7863]

@leehadfield6881 happy days mate.. Wolf is growing up so fast mate... where does the time go... Brutal 💪🏻 take care

[@progressivepondkeeping]

Happy days dave its going to be epic looking forward to lots of updates 😁😁😁😁

[@dkoitv7863]

Leon fella, yours is looking awesome mate 👍🏻

[@progressivepondkeeping]

@dkoitv7863 cheers mate I'm well chuffed mine nearly done now I can sit back and enjoy yours 😁👌

[@dkoitv7863]

@@progressivepondkeeping Happy Days lol

[@ACKoi]

Nice to see you back mate that little showa 😍👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers Buddy 👍🏻

[@marekskoipond9083]

Brilliant, good to see you back Dave, good luck with the new pond build, gonna be a great size 👌👍

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers Bud, so excited 👍🏻

[@anthonyjackson4034]

Great see you back Dave, beeched whale cracked me up - I am exactly the same - I need to go back on the 'shakes'. Sorry to hear your sad news about your family. Your are going to have few thousand gallon there. Are you fibreglassing and lining? Looking forward to seeing your progress. Best of luck Tony

[@dkoitv7863]

Hi Tony, thanks for the kind words. I am thinking around 4800 Gallon when all is said and done. I will be having it fibreglassed. Hope you're well??

[@koikarma5363]

Glad to see you back Dave condolences to you both of course, but looking forward to following the build 👍👍🚀🚀

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Cheers it's much appreciated. Take care 👍🏻

[@Simonsimps]

Can't beat a good pond build. Welcome back dave. Look forward to the next one.

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Cheers Simon thanks for stopping by 👍🏻

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Just subbed looking forward to watching your journey good luck 👍🙏

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers fella it's greatly appreciated. Hope alls well mate 👍🏻

[@reece2479]

Oh am I happy to see this! Result from the missus. Almost worth taking up her offer of doing the whole garden 😂

[@dkoitv7863]

Hahaha. Need BBQ and Beer space lol

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@@dkoitv7863can’t argue with that!

[@andrewjones7670]

Great to see you back Dave, good luck with the new build 👍

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers Andrew 👍🏻 appreciate it fella 👍🏻

[@stephengibbon2002]

A up Dave Morgy did my pipe work on my pond they are a good set of lads I only live up road from you in Askern good luck on the build maté I bet you spend more than you think because I did but it’s worth it in the end

[@dkoitv7863]

Aye the lads are great.... Askern aint too far away at all mate. I drop one of my daughters friends home out there quite often and its on my cycle route. (When I get the bike out). Take it easy...

[@glencheshire1023]

Get in. Dave back with a new pond..happy day..can you do a price as you go mate

[@dkoitv7863]

I have paid a company to build it mate....

[@glencheshire1023]

How much do you pay the company to build the pond mate just wondering because I'm building a charity pond at a old people home and wondering if it cheaper to get a company in to do it mate

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@glencheshire1023 drop me am email on [e-mail] I don't want to disclose it until the end 1👍🏻

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So glad to see you backDave bruva 💯🧁👍👍👍

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Bruvaaaaaaaaaaaaa, Hows it going mate hope you're good...

[@LeTwistedOne]

@dkoitv7863 not doing to bad atm Dave bruva pond is doing well and so glad to see you back in front of the camera 💯🧁👍👍👍

[@Simon.Bryant]

Great to see you’re back! That new build looks like it’ll be amazing. Can’t wait to see more videos about it 👍 All the best!

[@dkoitv7863]

How's it going. Thanks for the kind words 👍🏻

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

So happy you are doing this. Can't wait to see this build all the way through. Hopefully the sanke will get better soon. Really sorry to hear about your sister. Really sad. And I hope you are keeping well and the family too.

[@dkoitv7863]

He Lau we're all good. That's for tuning in. I hope all is well with you?

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

@@dkoitv7863 all good this end Dave, thank you. A bit of a change in the pond, you will be pleased to hear, we now have red in the pond 🤣

[@dkoitv7863]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection wonderful news 😆 hahaha👍🏻

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Nice to see you back maté looking forward to seeing the build progress 👍🏻

[@dkoitv7863]

Thank you Buddy 👍🏻

[@karljepson6560]

@@dkoitv7863 I am only in Barnsley mate so if you need a hand I can help out. 👍🏻

[@dkoitv7863]

@@karljepson6560 Appreciate the offer matey but I have paid a landscaping company to build the lot lol

[@karljepson6560]

@@dkoitv7863 tbh mate I dont blame you I would do the same lol, save yourself 😂😂

[@IcenI_Koi]

Good to see you back Dave, condolences to you mate & the family. Can't wait to see the progress. Have a great week bud. 👍

[@dkoitv7863]

Thank you its much appreciated.... Hope all is well?

[@davecooke914]

Great job Dave pond going look amazing good luck with rest of the work mate 👍 sorry for your loss mate all the best take care of yourself 👍

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers fella, hope you're well 👍🏻

[@davecooke914]

@@dkoitv7863 do you have any idea how many gallons new pond will be mate look forward to nx video 👍

[@dkoitv7863]

@davecooke914 4800 it's going to be without filtration

[@shaunleonard8146]

Great work mate.Sorry to hear the sad news about your Sister.

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheers thanks for stopping by 👍🏻

[@danharbun483]

Welcome back bud I'm sure your new build going to look amazing when it's finished. 🤞your koi doesn't flare up again on the 2nd dose👍

[@dkoitv7863]

Cheer fella. And thanks for popping in 👍🏻

[@danharbun483]

@dkoitv7863 clad you still in the hobby and cracking on with a new build aswell💪👍

[@dkoitv7863]

@@danharbun483 Cheers mate I appreciate it.

[@Tom_Prendiville]

💥 💥 💥BOOM💥 💥 💥 I do hope you, shaz and the girls are well. It's looking good dave 👌🏽

[@dkoitv7863]

Hey we're good mate hope all is well with you 👍🏻

[@Tom_Prendiville]

@@dkoitv7863 yes mate all good here..keep your chin up dave and im looking forward to seeing the pond build process 👍🏼

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I don't mean builds mean drinking koi to to food u u name it we got ti

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