How to build a Fish Pond - Part 1 | Pond Design and Layout

Step-By-Step instructions on how to build a pond for fish. Do it right the first time - learn from a professional builder. Tips & tricks about designing and laying out your fish pond before you start digging.

[johnhatten]

This series of videos is AMAZING: 21 videos that cover just about every aspect of pond and waterfall building. There is a Part 2 that was made a year later and isn't the Part 2 that would make sense that cover the details of the plumbing, but throughout the series there are many good plumbing tips. This is truly a fantastic series! Thank you Eric and everyone that made this series. (If you ever felt inspired to make Part 2A focusing on just the plumbing design and layout, it would be great to have that piece to finish this.)

[rickhines]

I normally don't post comments but I have to say,   Eric, I can NOT thank you and your crew enough!   I watched all of your 23 videos and my 9 yo daughter (Laura) and I rebuilt my father in laws POND GONE BAD!  I followed your videos and your tips and tricks were perfect!   The waterfall came out great. Only thing I forgot was to wear gloves when initially using the waterfall foam. Wow, that stuff does not come off, just as you said!  You are a master at what you do!  If you lived in New Hampshire I would have hired your team!  Thank you so much!

[Suburbanstoneage]

The California drought has taught me many valuable lessons, and the most important is that "water is life". Over this winter, I will be studying this tutorial and building a pond in the backyard. The idea is to store rain water, have an emergency water supply, and give wildlife a helping hand.
I love these detailed videos, I can tell that that Mr. Triplet is a pro, careful, contentious, particular, and experienced. I am proud to use him as my pond mentor.

[ThePondDigger]

I do not profess to understand the extreme cold weather that you endure each year but I can tell you I have pond professional associates across the country that build with this same pond construction philosophy without issues. States including but not limited to PA, IL, MN, MD and more. GO FOR IT!

[ChrisBreezy]

Great video I live in North Carolina so the dirt is strong to even be able to get through the compact dirt takes 30 mins to get 2 feet

[gregorybowden]

I am indeed that weekend warrior doing it by myself and now I absolutely cannot wait because I just ran across and watched your Series 5 and now starting with 1. Man I can't wait to start digging and building my own Koi pond with your expertise and easy to comprehend videos! Thank you so much sir!
...Oh and of course I SUBSCRIBED immediately🤠

[sirmixalot]

Glad to see you back in action on YouTube can't wait for the rest of the videos!

[ThePondDigger]

I hate it when I use words wrong! Thanks for the English Lesson. :) Life is good. Learning at ever turn.

[dphelps]

Just want to say thanks for all the great tips and informational videos! You do great work!

[mpp]

Wow ! I binge watched all the videos in this collection and then some .
Thank you so very much, I learned so much from you !
I am so excited to create my water garden soon . I asked for most of my supplies for this past christmas, now I'm just waiting for it to stop snowing here . But ...if you want to come to Indiana and do a show in my backyard I would be even more excited !! ;-)

Thanks again for the wonderful information !

[HomeloancoachJohnKlein]

More great videos, thanks. These will come in very handy when I finally get to this stage of my backyard project. I also need to make the drive over to your store to start deciding on which equipment to use.

[ThePondDigger]

Wilson Tan! You are very welcome! It's good to be appreciated! By the way I'm loving the Frontosas in your avatar. I got started in this business from my love for African Cichlids many years ago. Life is good!

[MineMountModels]

Very excited about this series. I have my pond and stream dug out but haven't bought the liner or waterfall filter yet. So this is perfect timing on the videos. Keep up the great work and enthusiasm. Thanks, from another Weekend Warrior (Ron)

[sissymurphy]

wow 8by 11 is a popular size .I thought bigger was better .I guess any size is better than none .I have to say all your video's are great .I have been ponding for 11 years and have gone bigger 4 times .Started with 300 gallons and now I  am at 4000 gallons .Plus I have a lotus lily pond .It becomes addicting

[CazeePonds]

Omg, an official Pond Digger cliff hanger!!! I can't wait to see the rest. Amazing job as always Eric.

[mikesbikes]

I WATCHED ALL 10 VIDEOS, NO INSTRUCTION ON PLUMBING OR WIRING... ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS!

[michaelvu]

Hi Eric: Thanks a lot for showing step by step. I watched all. It is awesome. I am going to fix my pond. It is a bit bigger (8' x 15). I have several questions: 1. what is horse power of the the Submersible Pump? I saw you cut the PVC (that is connected to water fall filter), then you connected the PVC with the "Yellow thing". 2. What is that for? Can I connect that end to the external MECHANICAL filter and UV light system? 3. Is that necessary to add the external MECHANICAL filter that is constructed in the container with sand, grain, and other material? 4. Could you please make a video of how to build the external MECHANICAL filter tank/container (I have a 50 gallon container with 24 in diameter, about 4 foot height)? Thank you very much.

[ThePondDigger]

Hey Gilberto! Love to hear from our passionate pond guys out of country! I will work on shipping numbers to TX!

[MrYamaharider]

Great videos! I am still a bit confused. I bought a pond kit that has a 10 X 15 liner. How wide and long should I make the first initial Shelf? I want it somewhat deep, so it does not freeze in winter how deep can I go with the liner as well?

[ThePondDigger]

That's great to hear RON! I know all about how the Weekend Warrior thinks! We film waterfall plumbing this weekend. Stay tuned it will be just about perfect timing for you!