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Building an ecosystem pond on a budget



This is a short video talking about how to build a fairly simple ecosystem styled pond without spending a lot of money. More information at https://ozponds.com

In the video I talked about some other helpful videos, here they are:

Bog in a barrel- https://youtu.be/zvoOCq3gcTc

High flow filter- https://youtu.be/TMSoMHtL1Ug

Designing a bog filter- https://youtu.be/3d_dx0Drn04

DIY Skimmer- https://youtu.be/zfIlRZO3nxI

Building an intake bay- https://youtu.be/NSraqlISDDg

Pond plants in and around a pond- https://youtu.be/IwnYPZ9HJaQ

In the video I mentioned bioballs this is what they are- https://amzn.to/3VmAJ2M (Amazon link) These will provide surface area for beneficial bacteria. These are only used in a high flow filter. In a bog filter the rock and pebble provide the surface area for the bacteria.

I also mentioned good quality liner. In my opinion the best liner is EPDM rubber. It’s UV stabilised, Stretchy, easy to work with and can easily be repaired if a puncture occurs. https://amzn.to/3PWFoas (Amazon link).

And here is a link to non woven geo textile underlayment- https://amzn.to/3WLCJCD (Amazon link)

8 Comments

  4. horsey

    Hi, I'm building a pond with a bog filter, and a mechanical high flow filter for a waterfall. Would you suggest 1 pump split 2 ways or 2 seperate pumps?
    Cheers

  5. memdma

    I'm currently nearly finished building my latest pond eith intake bay and wetland filter into falls using a 9x4metre epdm liner . I was thinking yeah I'll get it done cheap I reckon. Still think it's been about a 3 or 4k job

  6. Ultimate Fish Keeping

    Hi Kev.
    How are you, Sir?

    Please may I say that is why I prefer D.I.Y. Filters because for a fraction of the price, you can make them better than pre fabricated Filters.

    I have to be honest, I really do like Eco System Ponds, yet I would have to say that I prefer building a Filter System as I prefer high flow.

    I appreciate you sharing, and therefore, I have granted your video the #48th #Like to say thankyou very much.

    Take care, Sir. 👍🙂👍❤️

  8. Raphael P.

    I really love your videos, but it seems like you repeat yourself in your videos.

    What I personally would like to see is some updates on your projects and your established ponds. Mby with some underwater footage.

    Happy new year and lots of love from Austria (Europe 😂)

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