1800 Gallon Koi Pond Eco-System Build Under $800.00 – Part 1

Oh drain out pumps! Yeah i know. Even with this energy efficient pump Mag drive i still have to pay like $20.00-$30.00 a month to run it. It goes off on like 350 – 500 Watts.

The pump your talking about can take up a excessive amount of about 1,000 watts, or even more. Ive seen 12 amp pumps and 1440 watts. if running full time you will pay around $120.00 for it.

hahaha im not talking about for huge pumpse but with 800 w

but any way these thing isn’t wery important sooo well done !!!!!!

Oh well i didn’t know that =) Cause a pump like you are talking about with the same GPH rating would be a real power sucker.

Now this pump i have isn’t very efficient either. But thank you for your kind words. I worked hard for a pond. Some adults couldn’t imagine digging a pond by them self’s, with a single shovel, but i did it and i am 14.

God Bless and take care.

Really great stuff, was looking into building one at my place. Well need to finish construction of the building first

I wish you luck! Hopefully you can make a little sideshow of how it turned out, i would love to see it!!! =)

Hey i am also 14 i am bout to turn 15 in may and i also want to build my own pond with the lowest prices can you give me some advice???

The smaller you make it the less expensive it’s going to cost. There is a video of someone on YouTube that made theirs for $300.

i just wanted to say sorry ut my finger slipped and accidedently gave u a 1 star instead of a 5! THIS IS WAS GREAT! i love the video!

It’s ok, I still have an overall 4 star, which is ok. Glad you enjoyed the video, it wasn’t anything special. I have A-Lot of stuff i could edit and post, but i don’t have the guts because of my stupid high voice, so annoying, can’t wait till it gets deeper.

For $300.00? Oh, i saw that video, one it is not going to last long maybe 10 – years, two it is very small (like you mentioned, the bigger the more expensive!) And no koi. Mine is $800.00, and i have all the ammonites, UV lights, skimmer, underwater lights, 5′ tall water fall, and 20′ long stream!

Man just 260.00 for the rocks, I thought for that many it would be a lot more. GREAT LOOKING POND BRO.

@50JumpChump

Thanks, Rocks were only $75.00/ ton i think i have like 4.5 Tons??

I absolutely love the step-by-step video. I have been thinking of building my own pond. I have found working in my backyard to be such a sense of meditation. I’m glad to see that I can do something as nice under $1,000. Daytime job n law-enforcement can’t wait to get started. Just had new fence installed plan to treat it and stain weather permitting. Thanks again for a great vision brought to life.

why do packaged pea gravel say made in china

@sammy65ify The package is made in China, and maybe the rocks are cleaned, painted or epoxied in China as well, thus Made in China.

Hope i helped! =)

P.S. If you want to buy pea gravel go to your local rock suppler they sell pea gravel buy the yard, and a yard is typically $50.00 here in California, Much cheaper than paying $3, $4, $5+ For a single 2 cubic foot bag.

This was a great video very inspirational. I am looking at doing one 1/2 the size. The rocks really look good. but didn’t see the lights. all for under $800?

Yes!!! But i think i am going to buy a Savio Living Ponds waterfall filter today, For like $200, so it will bump my price up to $1,000

Do some skimmers come with a pump or do have to buy it separately?Great pond by the way.

@degaboiproductions
Most skimmers are sold separately, Because the size, style & manufacture can differ from person to person. If you are buying a pond kit, with a liner and everything, then yes it has the pump in it too.

I have a pond in my back yard…. I have big rocks around edge but I didn’t add gravel. Now I’ve been told that for fish to breed that the water has to bee healthy. My fish every year it’s a mad house. My question is what algacide did you add? I have never added any chemicals, I do have a uv light pump filter deal. The water is clear but the string hair algea grows crazy on my big rocks… Do you have any ideas there for me? Would appreciate that thanks Ryan

@Arteolike Is it possiable to run a skimmer and a external filter on the same pump or do i need to use a separate pump?

Who ever said you need another pump? I have NEVER heard anyone of doing that, =) Good question though. Your in luck, This is how a your pump would be plumed. You choose a pump, weather a external pump or a submersible pump (Make sure they are manufactured for POND use) Then you have a intake line, or “suction” line going into the skimmer pump area, then i line goes into your external filter, then it may exit into a waterfall or just into the pond. If you have anymore ? ask! I love to help =)

The algaecide used was called “Algae-Fix” It is not for a long term algae controller, but it works. And for the “sludge” on the gravel or rocks, i used “ThePondDigger” “Debris Scrubber”.

They all work, but not really long, make sure you have a good filter, as algae do not like strong flow you may use a larger pump, but if you have a filter, it will eat up most of the nutrients in the water before the algae can use it. Water Plants, like water hyacinths, will work wonders.

@MsBlkjustice63

Thanks for the comment, and thanks for protecting our streets! =)