DIY Backyard Garden Pond

This video shows how i built a natural looking fish pond in my backyard for native fish. It has a DIY skimmer, biological filter and stream. The fish are Southern pygmy perch and Murray river rainbow fish. These fish are native to South-East Australia.

I was quoted between 10 and 16 thousand dollars. I couldn't afford that so i built it myself for just over $2000. This is Australian dollars, everything is a little more expensive here.

I think this is everything you need to build yourself a pond like this. Most of these links will be amazon links as a member of their affiliate program if you do make a purchase i will receive a commission. This costs you no extra. You can also just use the links to help see what the components look like or roughly how much they cost.

[Newlinjim]

I’ve done 2 ponds, one fairly large, so I know the time invested in creating a good design. You’ve done a bang up job with this one and that budget is quite impressive as well.

[stellarlivingstoned]

I don't think professionals would have done a better job. This video got me wanting to do my own. Thanks!

[markjennings]

Mate, you are an absolute Legend. I am a landscaper and the information you have shared is invaluable, Thank you.

[kunsamasan]

Best DIY pond I've seen so far in my YouTube viewing history.

[keo]

We run a landscape company in the UK. Have watched loads of you tube videos lately including many from the us and all the aquascape guys.
This pond of yours is our favourite of all by far. You've got it all spot on 👍.
Were doing a larger pond in our garden (also on a budget). Its all very therapeutic isnt it.
Regards.
Tim

[Lara-mffl]

finally a pond where the fish size/ pond size ratio seems appropriate! thank you for having the precious fishies in mind!😊

[lolazal]

Thanks for showing the process. Most professional channels cut the important parts out

[EmsholehAlFerry]

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[dooglebee]

I really like the natural look and feel of the pond. It looks like it has always been a part of the landscape and someone built a house by it. Major kudos to you, sir. 👍

[ScreeminMeeme]

Beautiful job! I've built 4 ponds in my large backyard, and am now working on a fifth. It's an obsession! Thanks for posting your informative video.

[bevbub]

you have done a far better job than the so-called professional pond builder that built my pond

[elizabeth]

The snazzy guitar music was a very nice touch

[carltonbirds]

Very lovely and I like the chair placement.🏓

[psk.dan.salihacanler]

Çok teşekkür ederim. Verdiğiniz detaylar harika. Düşünecek bir şey kalmamış bize. Bütün malzemeleri yazmışsınız. Harikasınız. Yapmayı deneyeceğim. Biraz daha küçük olacak.

[MannMan]

I am currently planning for a pond very similar to this design. Im going to be rewatching this video a few time while i get everything planned out. Thank you for the info

[ponyrang]

My best friend, Great... Awesome... Full watched. Thanks Have a happy day!

[Hugh.Jass]

Yo I can tell you right now, you did just as good as a GC! Well done!

[sisha]

Nice pond, very natural looking. I'm in Adelaide and couldn't buy waterfall foam so used cement. Same sort of bio filter but I jet the water into a funnel to pick up oxygen to increase good bacteria before going down to the T piece which then goes to a bog then back to the pond via a waterfall. Careful with the scoria though, it can cut the liner, I used small river pebble. I'm on my 9th pond now, 40 years, but already designing the next one it's so addictive. Ponds on a budget are the most satisfying keep up the good work.

[ayarottilsandeep]

Really good job, your pond looks like buit by an expert.... You are not less than an expert.... You took care of each minute aspects while designing and building... Good job brother...

[evolveausevolveaus]

Thanks so much the vid Kev, I am in the process of a diy home pond and raking on many of your awesome ideas 💡
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