What Should I Do With My Fishpond?

WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY FISHPOND?
This was a beautiful dream of mine in Cateel, Davao Oriental, Philippines. It didn't work out the first five times. External factors made it very difficult.
So what should I do next?
My first visit to Cateel in over half a year - let's enjoy too!
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[@KumanderDaot]

I know that so many of you started watching my journey from the time that I was really struggling with the fishpond, and that so many of you would love to see it succeed. But unfortunately, now is not the time. I am not ready. I have to let it standby for a while. I'll be totally honest with you about this that I don't know if or when I will be able to do something here again. I don't know what the future holds, but that's ok!

[@daelr.2198]

Shrimps! Less maintenance

[@DallasCarr-1]

Well, at least you'll still have the lease on it in the event you or someone else has an interest in the future.

[@calvin.velascoYT]

The problems since I watched from the start till this,are your personnel. Try to hire professional employees with agricultural knowledge, especially in fisheries. Form 5 person 1 professional, 1 person who you trust for audit, and 3 who are for the hard work job parts.

[@daniels.2720]

My Opinion KD > Your Future beholds Your sweet Nhel & Lily !! Your "Friend Family" comes next, with fish & fruit soon after... Be well + your YT family will be here for you...

[@DavidJr.11]

Make it FOR RENT

[@generosoabiul7577]

If you’re no longer interested with your fishpond better sell it so that you can use the money to invest another business.

[@sbadventurefishing2940]

Find a local partner to operate the fishpond, it's like a contract grower, they themselves will protect the pond and does not require much of your time, study the details from known operators, I think this set up will work

[@aurelianodosdosjr8267]

Sounds like a good idea, gave it a thought!! Glad to see you again in YT.

[@gazitheexplorer2065]

It's only Sounds good but not in reality..fish pond setting it's different from other farm or any integration livelihood. requires 99% manage by operator daily. In bisaya idioms unay jud ang tag iya kay lisud na😂.

[@SuperMeat83]

I would probably convert it to a vegetable garden or possibly a cayak resort for river exploration.

[@floranteguron3513]

I think it's worthwhile to hold to it for now. You have enough things to do right now... family, utube, and the calamansi farm. I can see you have a good handle of what you have right now. Stay focused, KD! Relax and let the chips fall in their right places...

[@alvinaltovar163]

Don't give up on your fishpond KD. Some things takes time to make it work. That place is like your home in there. It's been with you since the hard covid time. You own it and it's all yours. It's Ok to listen from someone else opinion but don't let them tell you what to do. You follow what your heart tells you what to do bro!

[@enigma5014]

Hope he keep it love to have a fish pound business also soon

[@christopherturco197]

KD, it doesn't seem like it has been so long since you last visited Cateel - even with all the things you've been so busy with and done in the past 10 months. It was good to see that you are able to traverse the road to Cateel without suffering from debilitating anxiety. The road to healing has been so rewarding for you. Congratulations! Keep the healing strong. Maybe you can turn your fishpond bahay into an air-bnb until you're ready to start up the fishpond again or turn it into something else.

[@jamespaulmascarinas113]

remembering times i struggle depression because of lifes mishaps.. your videos has a big part getting me trough that storm. seing you again in cateel reminds me how to overcome.. thank you very much. keep on posting vids..

[@LeeRiggsofficial]

Awesome, I'm happy to see you overcoming adversity and embracing these experiences with a fresh perspective. Some times all we need to do is walk a way for a bit, take a breath, focus our mind on something positive and happy. And when we're ready come back look at things with fresh eyes and a full hart. Keep it up, your doing great.

[@kuyaIhor]

I am an industrial fisherman and have been fishing all my life. I know that breeding fish in freshwater ponds is much more difficult than breeding fish in sea water. Fresh water is not very stable, depending on the amount of precipitation and the water that feeds the pond. But I wish you success in growing telapia - it can live without water for some time buried in silt.

[@KumanderDaot]

These ponds are brackish (mixed saltwater and freshwater)... How do they compare? Tilapia always worked out better than bangus before.

[@kuyaIhor]

@@KumanderDaot Telapia of course will grow better, and the bangus will get sick, he needs salty running water, amigo.

[@christinefeliciano9839]

​@@KumanderDaot did u try growing prawns KD?

[@KumanderDaot]

@@christinefeliciano9839 never tried prawns. That's the only one I didn't

[@bluemarie6372]

​@@KumanderDaotbetter sell the pond and move on

[@meneleocedeno4789]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how you manage to accept business downfall. It feels good hearing positive messages from you.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Glad to hear you’re past all the dread. Have it sit there till an idea you’re passionate about rolls in!

[@marcoravago5725]

OHHHHHHHH THE SQUAD IS BACK , IT BRINGS ME GREAT JOY JUST TO YOU ALL TOGETHER HAVING FUN AND DOING RANDOM STUFF

[@aurorasarmiento4694]

Hello KD, yes your right I'm one of those many who witness your journey, and praying for you to succeed in whatever project you make....just hold on there KD were here to support you all the way....God bless.❤❤❤

[@MarieChristine95]

Hi Kumander. My thoughts about the fishpond; if it is therapeutic for you ( which I think it is), keep the fish pond, and just visit it if you need to re-charge. 😊

[@aussieme-mt7vr]

Kumander Daot add planting jackfruits, Avocado, coffee or cacao and other fruits so that if kalamansi is not on season you have others fruiting.

[@enricoavenido2718]

It's nice to see you back in Cateel, K. Daot....especially with the Cateel Boys mesmerizing the places you've been through and the chant.."Long live mga Daot!!!" I really love it... Perhaps your fish pond will still be the same fish pond..it's only time will tell you when or what to do with it...peace out K. Daot!!!!

[@ezrimmirze9509]

Kumander, you should at least plant grasses in your fishpond. That way, it will prevent soil erosion. You should integrate small ruminants in your calamansi plantation and fishpond. This way, you can easily manage the grass and not always cut it using grass cutter.

[@GBooneoh]

be dont care, hes gonna just leave it as a breeding ground for mosquitos

[@user-hb9we4mq8w]

Just enjoy the journey kumander, everything will be alright 😊

[@edwardaustin9046]

Don't put one more peso into it...... wait for a fair offer and sell it. Or just hold it..... don't waste another ounce of energy on it. Was a great learning lesson for you and the rest of us who watched you and this situation.

[@normaacey3513]

KD, keep your spirit high. I think in the near future, you need at least one person who is really good, knowledgeable about fisheries, fishing that can be trusted to manage the fishpond when you are not around or out of town.

[@Neal_only1]

Anselm, if you keep it as is there is no profit, if you were to lease it in an increment of profit sharing might gain an interest to do better good for those that try and they know that they might have a better chance at making it. And if they don’t, well it would still be yours in the end.

[@markenriquez4070]

Hi KD, just a suggestion for the fishpond. You might wanna lease it for someone who has all the time and attention for the pond. Wish u all d best. Amping KD.

[@HuLmA101]

make your fishpond a resthouse, a recollection. put some bermuda grass around your house not the carabao grass to make a good aura of the place. you can visit once a year, once your child grow old youll never know maybe likes your fishpond a lot.

[@arjaypahak85]

Hi @KumanderDaot, I wonder if you will consider turning your fish pond into an itik farm (balut /salted egg). Though, there is a need to restructure and conduct a thorough study about the balut production industry in your area. Balut is very popular and has been a significant part of Filipino culture. I am pretty sure if you vlog the process from scratch, thousands of viewers are really keen to learn about the steps and follow your new venture.

[@maffisakuraba1805]

Nice to see all the brotherhood together ,keep safe and Godbless sa inyong tanan..💞💞💞🇯🇵🇵🇭

[@fredthompson8219]

Kumander life is full of succeses and failures. Your a great blogger and story teller . Always stay positive and God bless you .🤙

[@rodamorocius7989]

its very hard to maintain a fishpond specially if you dont have a person whom you can really trust,an honest and a hardworking person that can manage your business.

[@burnmedina]

yes sir, as they said..just keep your pond until you have decided on the next purpose

[@nancyendozo6045]

Kumander Daot, if you don’t need the money now keep the fishpond. Property goes up in value in due time. God Bless!

[@AkilezNewEngland]

Sir Daot don't give up the Fishponds you can plant something there like Mangrove Fruit. I Google it. It's pretty interesting.

[@t.g.v.6955]

Good to see you back in your first venture. My humble advise is just keep it for the time being. then once your kalamansi trees starts bearing fruits, then slowly revive the fish pond. Give it another try. ....Afterall, you need kalamansi on your sawsawan to go with your fish sinugba. Good luck kumander.

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Thank you Komander for sharing another awesome video

[@mishavillanueva7191]

Watching in tv and commenting here. i remember your time there. really brings back memories , future will tell eventually. moving on is the answer right now. so many options surely will sprout. and just discovered i havent subscribed since then. silly of me. safe travels

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

I been watching you every since you started in becoming fillipnos. Yes the fish are a big job and I was thinking about your ponds. Maybe lease them out for now. It would keep the maintains up and keep activity on the river. Still supporting locals ,who want to have a go

[@llorakbretz]

Yes you can revive your pond but better do some fishpond visitation to learn from the owners and see the infrastructure needed and supply chain

[@klaireem3546]

Commander t tell u honestly its the fishpond is the reason y u have all the blessing ryt now love and support from every one

[@randycruz419]

I don’t know if I am correct. It seemed like your holding back tears when you revisited your fishpond. A lot of sweet and bitter memories probably. I felt your emotion bro. 😢

[@zzzzzsleeping]

Make a few "Bahay kubo" and make your fishpond a resort. Put some bangus (not for fishpond) for tourists to fish - eat fresh fish - crabs - shrimp - oysters. Sell it ! Rent it ! Leave it the way it is - make it your life rejuvenation area. Make it your life reflection - a place where you can relax -solitude - re-boot. Mangroves are full of life, Life starts at the mangrove therefore life begins with you as species of the mangroves.

[@darkprince5602]

put someone that you trust to manage your fishpond so you can do what ever you want and go anywhere you want to go,let the management of your fishpond to the person you can trust. Do that to bring life in your fishpond again.

[@NortholtJohn3]

Un-silt the ponds, tank out the sides of them, fill with fresh water, have some interesting water features, repurpose the nipa hut into a restaurant on stilts with reinforced levels to make it a really unique retreat for locals, sourcing the best natural locally caught fish and seafood which is in abundance in the area.

[@jonaquino465]

@KumanderDaot, your pond has so much potential to produce, but also have things to fix. I worked with Sir Kiko Torno before at 7 Hectares. I hope I could set a meeting to further discuss the possibilities and potentials for your pond. Cheers!

[@nurrafiraycohussein6355]

hope u start a full series of fishpond business...it will be stunning and costly but it will be worth it...

[@2fish527]

It's great to see you back in Cateel. Visiting the gang. Btw, what happened to the two dogs living by your fishpond house? Every time you visit your fishpond, they're always happy to see you.

[@KumanderDaot]

I let a local family adopt them... It was fairer for them 🙂

[@2fish527]

@@KumanderDaot that's great. I love seeing them in vlogs. All the best in your future endeavors. 🍀🍀🍀🙌

[@mikhaeldiaz1421]

make it like a resort. “the daot resort and kayak” with native houses that can be accomodation for the guests.

[@darlenemyles1155]

Let the past go! But learn from it! Other plans for you! Stay positive and don’t give up! Love the baby daughter!

[@gericornista8133]

How bout planting vanilla beans too! There's a worldwide shortage of it! Demand & price is thru the roof now! Our province San Pablo Laguna is investing in it too!

[@sharimahigab1292]

Eco tourism. Adventure. Travel to nature destinations (think flora, fauna, and natural resources) Learning about local cultural heritage. Sustainable wilderness adventures. Viewing or volunteering with wildlife. Trips dedicated to activities that promote the planet's well-being, like beach cleanups.

[@seaweedhero1707]

19:49 "The Angel's Share"

[@SuperClown1979]

may i suggest to .. Plant Rice... the soil should be very good in nutrients bcs the fish waste.

[@Shlomayo]

You could turn the fishpond into an eco-tourism operation with a smaller pond, where people can stay there, rent wee cottages or provide some camping ground, and basically catch their food from the pond, then go kayaking to explore the beautiful area. More people need to appreciate the beauty of nature, and that place you got there is perfect for it. The larger pond you could plant with mangroves: that will attract other marine life, and it would just be beautiful. Would also allow you to sell seedlings :)

[@galleryteneuesartnouveau9353]

You can innovate it transform it into prawns & crab or lobster raising if you don't like to raise fish since it's a saltwater fishpond 5-10 years your property will be very costly already it's amazing to see Kulas with you again all the best to both of you & your loved ones

[@joeveroseemberadorgranetin355]

You can make a resort ,cottages and restaurants over a fishpond, ,rear some bangus and tilapia to serve for the restaurant

[@BoyPerstaym]

Well spend overnight there bro! Atleast the feels before. Lets bring fish and liempro ihaw ihaw tayo. :)

[@KumanderDaot]

Yes bro! Pond partierrrrsssssss!

[@jinggeorpames3273]

Double tasking KD....every 15days ypu visit your kalamansi and fishpond 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@judefrank1969]

Or diversify it. Add more small huts and add game fishing and resto resort..

[@emilyanthony7138]

Build cottages on stilt and rent it to tourists who are into canoeing. Of course you provide canoes for them to rent.

[@aggie9067]

Don't sell it KD! The area of your fishpond is so beautiful and so peaceful! Make it a simple rest house.

[@redentortiongco5686]

Maayong bungkag kumander...just keep it for the meantime..who knows what development will happen to that nearby river system in the future.

[@jojiepeczon02]

Kumander, I think galvanized steel roof panels are the best for your bahay kubo at the fish pond.

[@billmusk4002]

Build a concrete elevated pad with an elevated swimming pool enough for a family with varied sizes. Elevated so that when flood arrives it will stands still.

[@mrhomedadz673]

You can plant 'Taro" its easy to grow there. You can harvest all. The leaves, stem, root crops and the roots of Taro itself is delicious in 'punaksiw" you can cook it. Less maintenance, easy to grow. Lots of potential income. Easy to store. You can hire only 1 man to do the job. 👌

[@orlandonecesito4904]

Beautiful scenery as always. The Great Mindanao.

[@henrymarcial6737]

Kumander Daot your fishpond is very promising. You only need some passions. Should you finally decide to give it up, pls put it in one of your vlogs. Il be keen to put up an offer/ bid and run it.❤

[@yeljordan6337]

Love to see your back in cateel and checkin ur pond. That pond has a lot of potential hopefully you can get it back rollin either not fish culture. How about try Aquaponics? You can grow veggies and sell it. God bless Kumander D. and stay safe.

[@JamesAlon-no8gt]

Yes if you think that your beautiful fishpond is not anymore profitable to operate then by all means sell it so it can be made productive by the new owner. Use the money for your calamansi farm! Good luck Kumander!

[@jojopomantoc2287]

Nice seeing you in good spirit kumander!

[@jhonnypusong6906]

You should converted to touristy place like here in U.K. trout farm in Cotswold. People can do fishing picnics and bbq. Build some bamboo cottages for people visiting your the farm. With entrance fee. Every fish they caught, they should pay it per kilo. Show them how do the process of farming. You have more income aside from selling to the market. Make it educational touristy farming place. I’m originally there in Davao oriental. You already visited banaybanay my hometown. I like the idea of fish farming and agri farming here. I visited all around U.K. even your place in wales. I been to France Germany Spain Portugal visited some farms there. I really amazed how simple and easy is. You have a lot of opportunity there than the local.

[@KumanderDaot]

Trout! I miss that!

[@hanksweeting4117]

Really nice video my friend. It.s great to see you with Kulas and Boding again am still living in Cagayan De Oro city am truly hoping that I can meet Boding the Guitar player have an awesome Adlaw with your Beautiful family Sa Dios Love Lots

[@aussieme-mt7vr]

Kumander Daot people in my province in Governor Generoso drink bahal tuba with either coke or orange they would say it is like tanduay. It is popular among farmers and fishermen who can only afford bahal tuba because it’s cheaper than tanduay or redbull.

[@concerncitizen8988]

Fill those pond with the water from the river and if they're too shallow, deepen them more at least 4 ft deep of water. Some native fish will eventually grow, multiply by natural instinct, you'll be surprise without conscious thought that fish can thrive by themselves too.

[@samuelyudelmoyudelmo9153]

fish fond is good investment try to consult a local fisheries so that they help you how to manage your fishpond.from thier you can an idea.stay safe and godbles.

[@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy]

My friend, You do what you feel right in your heart, full support tamsak always and bananas to this awesome host my best friend.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

You could build a nice concessions stand.. Put in bleachers for seating 500 people and hold 4x4 mud bog racing there.. Big 4x4 vehicles and watch them race through It .. Charge 300 peso per person.. Have prizes. Sell beer and food. And make a moto cross area for dirt bike racing with hills for jumping.

[@ernaniletargo6324]

Kumander daot and kulas always in smile!

[@EliyanahAmber]

A fish pond is really a good business to have but you need people with integrity and honesty to run the operation.

[@Tommyspotlessprowash]

Good luck with the future plans for the fishpond brother.

[@lynsworldoflifetravels2690]

Floating restaurant will probably help the people around to earn a living River cruise and eat at a floating restaurant where people can catch fish and pay someone to cook their catch... when the time is ready, Whenever you are ready...

[@stefanwierda4009]

Give it to the community as a community project..

[@Keremeos1000]

Make some mini boats for tourist to come and paddle within the pond.

[@caloyp4474]

wow... Kulas and Daut nagkita...

[@theguy2091]

Offer it to the boys, they might want to go into fish farming while surfing in catee. Its better if its in use so that it would be maintained. Anyway stay healthy. And God bless. Cheers!!! Guy From the "Big smoke"

[@kabiebebe2332]

U should try farming creamed dori. As dori are very resilient fish from bacteria.... or if bores you turn Youre fish pond to hybrid Coconut farm/ fish farm... is popular in thailand vietnom from videos i see

[@kabiebebe2332]

Coconut, dwarf coconut can bear fruit 2-5 years...

[@thedavaobears20show60]

I wish I could raise fish on that pond again Kumander.

[@two-wayadventure2739]

That's a very beautiful pond you have there Kumander D. Put a fish on the pond just incase you and your family will have an overnight stay in the future I'm sure your daughter lily will love to go on fishing with you someday and make sugba sugba and tagay tagay with your friends and family

[@ManduRugas-oe4kv]

Same here Anselm, sell it less head ache.

[@ahemahemable]

I don't know if someone may have a similar comment from this, but why don't you turn it into a resort/ restaurant? Like cooking fresh fish or crabs? 😊

[@jeffreynoguera4271]

Enjoy to the max watching you guys!

[@debiegomera6712]

Hi Kumander D. About the Tuba from tacloban, it is a very good kind of Tuba compared to other parts in Mindanao. The Tuba from Palo down to Javier and to Jaro and Carigara were very good! They process it like the permentation wine. They always clean it and make sure to be always clear. 8 years to 15 years was good. I am not from Leyte, but i know this with my friends. And i personally taste it

[@gerry1617]

you just need a good pond manager, dont need to stress its for you to enjoy and recharge between farm and pond =)

[@pauljayoma8403]

it's either have it for sale or lease.or have it as a rest house to replenished lost energy.

[@MisterJuanPH]

you can turn it into AirBnb... or some sort of place where people can rent and enjoy the fishpond vibe Daot 2 this is Daot 1

[@mafc1986]

❤ beautiful place kumader, for fishpond kuntaka lng Pinoy Palaboy 😊 sana Collab 😅

[@JackBugayong]

One of dreams to have a fish pond. But I don't know how difficult and costly to maintaining the pond.

[@melquiadeshayag7634]

Kumander, fishpond is good business. Your problem is only location. It is facing pacific ocean, very vulnerable to storm. Transfer to Davao Sur. You will find the difference

[@bobby4657]

im afraid of the weather because its beside of the river overflow of the river will the disaster so in the meantime if somebody will rent your fishpond its better so you have income

[@hildafelices845]

All in God's good time Kumander D.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@tayko1k]

KD do some research of the bizniz you want into.now you are into a kalamansi plantation..research a lot..how to produce a good crop then how to do bizniz out of it...

[@808jakey]

thats a nice farming spot and raising chickens

[@wilsongenis5614]

Kumander himua nlang na riverside restaurant imung area Kai nice view man kaau. More on seafoods resto. Basin mupatok na dha