**super CHEAP easy DIY water butt pond FILTER** & simple KOI FRY tank**

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  • Опубліковано 18 лют 2021
  • #koi #diypondfilter #frytank
    hello guys and gals in this video I will be setting up my fry tank for the coming season
    also I make a quick cheap water butt filter with recycled bottle caps as media
    thanks for watching
    please don't forget to hit the subscribe button
    pond dimensions 11f x 12ft 4ft deep
    filters Diy wrighty style 4x barrel system
    surface skimmer filtered through a sieve bag (will go to a diy sieve bakki shower at some point)
    barrel 1 potting grit and gravel with a diy air flush
    barrel 2 brushes mats filter foam and filter floss
    barrel 3 k1 and other random plastic media moving bed
    barrel 4 static alfagrog and white pumice
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  • @LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection
    @LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection 3 роки тому +1

    Nice. It will be really cool. Can't wait to see the fry in. Take care.

  • @boxtriker
    @boxtriker 3 роки тому +1

    Looking good for the fry like the cheap barrel filter you know they work

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Cheers mate yes hopefully the air stone will agitate it enough to keep it clean 🤞🤞

  • @mattb1422
    @mattb1422 3 роки тому +1

    Looking great . Well done on build.

  • @hertskoi
    @hertskoi Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to see the filter all running great idea fella

  • @greenmachinesweden
    @greenmachinesweden 3 роки тому +1

    Nice upcycling! Loved it. That old solved pvc connector is really easy to take apart and reuse if you which. Just use heat and pliers. If you need I can make an instruction vid.

  • @charles29cc
    @charles29cc 3 роки тому +1

    Looking good

  • @TelfordKoiPond
    @TelfordKoiPond 3 роки тому +2

    Really interesting what you are doing and how you are doing it. Great use of alternative filter media, looking forward to seeing it all covered. Keep up the good work👍😊🐟🈲

  • @jiffsterkoi
    @jiffsterkoi 3 роки тому +1

    Great build and set up think that will work spot on mate
    Be nice to see the fry put in there 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @DerbyKoi
    @DerbyKoi 3 роки тому +1

    A new home for some lucky fry, well done mate.
    Jobs A Goodun 👍

  • @richd-koi6974
    @richd-koi6974 3 роки тому +1

    Good work mukka 👍🐟 enjoyed the vid. The fry will enjoy the space in there

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers mate, yes it will be good to get them in hopefully the cold holds off 🤞🤞

  • @RamseysDIYKoiPond
    @RamseysDIYKoiPond 3 роки тому +1

    Awsome job mucker..... 👍👌🐟

  • @Simon.Bryant
    @Simon.Bryant 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed your video, thanks. Nice to see a build in the IBC! I think they’re brilliant value for money.

  • @w.k.pitsallaboutthefish6460
    @w.k.pitsallaboutthefish6460 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video mate... Love watching you knock things up from nothing... You are like the A team of the koi world 🤣👍🐟

  • @darrenjones9063
    @darrenjones9063 3 роки тому +1

    Just subscribed from derby koi channel, cant wait to watch

  • @affanservice
    @affanservice 3 роки тому +1

    Verry good ide...👍👍👍

  • @ecosystemkoi9159
    @ecosystemkoi9159 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid buddy, love the filter be good to see how it matures 👍

  • @mountainkoi9673
    @mountainkoi9673 3 роки тому +1

    That should work a treat,plenty of room for the fry as well👍

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Cheers mate hopefully the weather doesn't drop to much before I get it boxed in 🤞

  • @jolleykoi5970
    @jolleykoi5970 2 роки тому +1

    Hello!!! 😊 great video!! I am new to the youtube life, just started today and subscribed to you too! Looking forward to more content! 🙏

  • @marysmith8913
    @marysmith8913 3 роки тому +1

    Subscribed

  • @Stallion-Koi
    @Stallion-Koi Рік тому +1

    good video im making one of these my self with K3 very similar design but not using sponges at top.

  • @davidcotter2997
    @davidcotter2997 3 роки тому +1

    I've been forced to subscribe by a labrador dog, he has such hypnotic powers 😂. Watched your last video, lots to catch up on

  • @PaulsKoipond
    @PaulsKoipond 3 роки тому +1

    good build mate, hope it works well and look at all that plastic your using instead of just being thrown into the bin...well done buddy

  • @marcellinemcnally3768
    @marcellinemcnally3768 3 роки тому +1

    Love the marigolds😂😂😂👍

  • @roberthillkirby
    @roberthillkirby 3 роки тому +1

    From derby koi. Subscribed, you have a great channel mate

  • @andybaggnal9117
    @andybaggnal9117 3 роки тому +1

    New to the channel some great ideas for us budget ponders keep it up👍 oh and bizley said 🦴

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      😂🦴 welcome to the channel andy hopefully lots more ideas coming this season 👌👍

  • @steveskoi5172
    @steveskoi5172 3 роки тому +1

    New subscriber, sent from derby koi, looking forward to watching your videos

  • @maryclarke1407
    @maryclarke1407 3 роки тому +1

    Bizley sent me 😁, happy to subscribe, loved what I've watched so far, thank you

  • @thomasbreen6747
    @thomasbreen6747 3 роки тому +1

    Subscribed from derby koi's dog

  • @langenandanimals
    @langenandanimals 3 роки тому +1

    Cool! New sub and fellow fishfam!!! My passion is goldfish but boy I would love to do a koi pond

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Welcome to the channel fellow fishfam , maybe a koi pond could be a future project 👌👍

  • @harryjohnberreta8931
    @harryjohnberreta8931 3 роки тому +1

    Subscribed (🐶) you have some great ideas and lovely fish mate. Roll on the summer though 😬

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Thanks mate yes definitely roll on summer I can't wait. Welcome to the channel 👌👍

  • @dannycurrie1
    @dannycurrie1 3 роки тому +1

    Be a great little fry setup that. Get some polystyrene sheets to I sate it. Cheap as chips. Also make sure you insulate the filter aswell. Give us an update when you get them fish in

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Yes mate that sounds better polystyrene , yeah I'll insulate the filter I forgot to say I'm going to box that in aswell also I'll add a little roof to keep rain out

  • @DerbyKoi
    @DerbyKoi 3 роки тому +1

    Your getting closer to that 1k mate 😁👍

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому +1

      Yes mate and bizley has definitely helped big time. I'm just in the process of booking and over size truck and escort for bizleys bone 😂🦴

    • @DerbyKoi
      @DerbyKoi 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂🐾

  • @bizleythedog
    @bizleythedog 3 роки тому +1

    🐾🐾🐾 🐾🐾 🐾 (translated) just subscribed 🐶

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому +1

      Welcome aboard bizley and thank you for sending all the subscribers over 🦴🦴🦴

  • @grahamduggins9720
    @grahamduggins9720 3 роки тому +1

    New sub from derby koi👍

  • @jasonsmithy7675
    @jasonsmithy7675 3 роки тому +1

    Just subbed, by order of bisley the dog 👍

  • @THEKOIPOND
    @THEKOIPOND 3 роки тому +1

    Good video mate

  • @paulnuttall8652
    @paulnuttall8652 3 роки тому +1

    Bizley made me subscribe 😬

  • @SnookerLoopy
    @SnookerLoopy 3 роки тому +1

    I have the same thing was going to put 25 litre k1 with strainer over the outlet do you think would work similar to eazypod for mechanical and biological? On a ibc

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Yes mate that would work as good if not better than an eazypod 👌👍

    • @SnookerLoopy
      @SnookerLoopy 3 роки тому +1

      @@progressivepondkeeping got pod on main pond before a moving bed but don't wana spend the money when can make one out of an old water butt mate daylight robbery ain't it

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      That's it mate put the money to better use elsewhere

  • @tonypoacher3057
    @tonypoacher3057 3 роки тому +1

    Sent from Bizley the pooch 🐶

  • @oldskoolclassic
    @oldskoolclassic 3 роки тому +1

    Great job buddy some great tips ,, run a pipe from your gas or oil boiler through tank with a valve to have it on when you want to keep it warm when you want from a plumber

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Cheers mate. You must be a mind reader I have been thinking about some form of gas water heating 👌👍

    • @oldskoolclassic
      @oldskoolclassic 3 роки тому +1

      @@progressivepondkeeping defo if I can put 2 pipes from you gas boiler out though the wall and onto 2 valves , than use qual-pex pipes than to run where ever you need cost barly anything cause your only heating the water thats in the pipe im a gas installer

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Brilliant mate, for the main pond I was thinking about using one of those lpg water heaters run off a gas bottle

    • @oldskoolclassic
      @oldskoolclassic 3 роки тому +1

      @@progressivepondkeeping thats a great idea be great for fish in winter they prob get much bigger every year

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      Would one of those water heaters cut of at a set temperature like a thermostat

  • @tony-hifi-music951
    @tony-hifi-music951 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, could you let us know whre you got that 500 watt heater from or a link to it im in uk as well. cheers look forward to your next vid .

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому +1

      Hello mate thanks it got it from Amazon here's a link www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015JD3F86/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_fabc_ESKS957ZFVBRFXE0DF4C?psc=1

    • @tony-hifi-music951
      @tony-hifi-music951 3 роки тому +1

      @@progressivepondkeeping Cheers

  • @careyskoithegummykoikeeper7817
    @careyskoithegummykoikeeper7817 3 роки тому +1

    Mush where did you get IBC from

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      I got it off eBay I think I paid about£40 for it and like 25 delivery

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому +1

      www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBC-Tanks-1000L-/265075907633?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 this one is in wolvo

  • @asterixborden-koi6881
    @asterixborden-koi6881 3 роки тому +1

    Hi M8 good use of the water butt I’ve done exactly the same with my old butt
    But I’ve got K1 media in mine, you can check mine out if you get time on Borden-Koi
    Keep up the good work m8

  • @davidmurryrichardson7373
    @davidmurryrichardson7373 3 роки тому +1

    Already a subscriber, but if it gets Bizley a bone then I'll ask my sister mary to subscribe lol. Take care mate

  • @oldskoolclassic
    @oldskoolclassic 3 роки тому +1

    Be a lot cheaper than elec heater

  • @jasontaylor787
    @jasontaylor787 3 роки тому +1

    I win a prize and subscribe to a new channel wow a busy day🤪

  • @lu844
    @lu844 2 роки тому +1

    what's PPing?

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  2 роки тому +2

      It's a pond treatment called potassium permanganate but it can also be used to sterilise old pond Media

  • @dannycooper2968
    @dannycooper2968 3 роки тому +1

    drop a tap on the pipe from the pump mate stop the dirty water from siphoning in to the pond when the pumps off for cleaning
    good luck with the fry

  • @adrianburns1246
    @adrianburns1246 3 роки тому +1

    New subcriber bizley said to say don't forget his bone 🐶🦴

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      😂😂 welcome to the channel mate . I'm going to owe that dog some serious bones 🦴🦴👌👍

  • @thepeoplespond
    @thepeoplespond 3 роки тому +2

    love the water butt idea mate..in the same boat as you.ive just cleaned my icb tank ready for next step..
    please check out my koi pond channel too!!
    best of luck

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers mate, yes will do 👍

    • @thepeoplespond
      @thepeoplespond 3 роки тому +1

      Would you know which adhesive would be suited to stick acrylic or polycarbonate to the ibc tank??

    • @progressivepondkeeping
      @progressivepondkeeping  3 роки тому

      If it's on the outside the pond any mastic should do if it's a small piece super glue would do the trick