We Ruined Our Signature Pond!

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • We are always testing new things, pushing our ponds to be better and BEST... unfortunately our attempt at giving our signature pond a sand beach didn't go so well. Luckily, Brian has a good idea of what we need to try next!
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  • @ThePondAdvisor
    @ThePondAdvisor Рік тому +4

    Great video, the sand could be used in part of the retail system

  • @rehbeic7
    @rehbeic7 Рік тому +3

    We used washed concrete sand in our pond. Definitely a bit more coarse. It doesn't move much at all, and still nice to walk barefoot on. Not muddy at all.

  • @susiejones3634
    @susiejones3634 Рік тому +2

    Loved watching Brian do a bit of colouring in! 🙂

  • @trikerflash
    @trikerflash Рік тому +5

    I was a bricklayer in the Chicago area, and we used Illinois brick a lot. They're an excellent company to work with. The silica sand you got looks like what we used to make white mortar, I feel it will be too fine for your purpose, but I'll wait to see how it works for you. My brother started the Airhart Construction company based in West Chicago. I hope some of his customers will become your customers, too.

    • @briancooke2435
      @briancooke2435 Рік тому +1

      I'm with you on the silica sand I think it's just too fine I think the crushed gravel that's turned into sand would work better it's heavier and would stay in place

  • @TahSam100
    @TahSam100 Рік тому +7

    That's such a nice format of a vlog! I was more than skeptical at first but in fact it's really interesting! I had no idea Brian was doing the drawings by hand... I always thought he was using a computer program :D
    For your sand, maybe grains a bit bigger would do the trick?

  • @danielm6870
    @danielm6870 Рік тому +2

    I've already done a white sand bottom pond. Converted from gravel and the fish colors POP.

  • @chasmanmugsy
    @chasmanmugsy Рік тому

    Lots to take in on this one! Awesome!!!

  • @karenwaters7200
    @karenwaters7200 Рік тому +6

    Can you use that sand in the retail fish area?

    • @brockn7878
      @brockn7878 Рік тому

      Tankies will adore that clean sand.

  • @pux0rb
    @pux0rb Рік тому +1

    Very excited to see progress on the Spain project!

    • @TEAMAquascape
      @TEAMAquascape  Рік тому +2

      Remember you can tune into Team Aquascape on FB. We went LIVE from there yesterday!

  • @petersvan7880
    @petersvan7880 Рік тому

    Awesome, inspiring video. The pond design looks great with all its curves and hidden pathways. Thank you Brian for showing!

  • @jb-2714
    @jb-2714 Рік тому

    Great video. A lot going on. Super cool. You had me in suspense with the sand. What about play ground sand. Pretty cool Greg pays you to color. Lol. Great job on that sale.

  • @jmuench420
    @jmuench420 Рік тому +3

    Why not Lake Michigan sand?

    • @timmorel79
      @timmorel79 Рік тому

      Sargent sand pit (no granite in mix )Ludington Mi.

  • @dhammes9616
    @dhammes9616 Рік тому

    I like the sand who wouldn’t like beautiful white sand that you can put your toes in use it😀

  • @iam_odyssey8924
    @iam_odyssey8924 Рік тому

    you need coarser, larger grains of sand with more weight if you want it to have a chance of working.

  • @MrXbloodline
    @MrXbloodline Рік тому

    My pond has a sand beach and bottom just use real sand. My pool also has sand bottom with normal pool filters. Both crystal clear. Would also suggest pre cleaning sand

  • @Christian-rn9le
    @Christian-rn9le Рік тому

    You can use motion sensors like the ones used for flood lights in front of the tanks on the floor tied to the outlets for the aerators so they turn off as people walk in front of them.

  • @sbkpeace.24
    @sbkpeace.24 Рік тому +1

    If Ive watched all of ed's videos am I now a C.A.C ? 😆🤷‍♂️

  • @Tony-InLosAngeles
    @Tony-InLosAngeles Рік тому

    I just had a feeling you were going to say silica sand

  • @freshimpactco.8698
    @freshimpactco.8698 Рік тому

    I can't believe you used the wrong sand in the pond haha 😆😅 it is one mucky mess if you use the wrong type.

  • @TheBarefootedGardener
    @TheBarefootedGardener Рік тому

    What if you scrape back some quantity of the gross sand, and use the white sand on top because it’ll probably stick to that nasty sand? It probably will even change the texture of the gross sand as they mix a little over time.

  • @rzfbgjy
    @rzfbgjy Рік тому

    Ever try pool filter sand?

  • @oreospapa
    @oreospapa 11 місяців тому

    So where did you put the sugar sand and how did it go?

  • @andrewjohnson6364
    @andrewjohnson6364 Рік тому

    Pool filter sand seems like what your looking for.

  • @artistic_spaz3724
    @artistic_spaz3724 Рік тому

    Have you reached out to a local aquarium in regards to sand? I know in my saltwater aquarium at home I had different choices of sand depending on flow, which sounds like the same situation you are in. It's white and beautiful as well and is what is on those beached that you talked about.....just a suggestion

  • @philipbutler6608
    @philipbutler6608 Рік тому

    I contacted several “Aquascape” companies in Dallas/Fort Worth none replied.

  • @silicondave2797
    @silicondave2797 Рік тому

    Why not rent out equipment to the customers so they can clean the pond themselves? Different levels and sizes of rentable equipment. Hand truck unit all the way up to a trailer unit. Make a repeatable style plan that the other CAC's can offer around the world. Some people just wanna do a quick scrub and clean before Grandma visits. They just do not have the proper tools to make it easy. Could even offer some of them for sale as an alternative to the fancy pond vacuums out on the market. Please Include me on this! I love R&D!

  • @maximumeffort3225
    @maximumeffort3225 Рік тому

    You could always put the sand into the retail sales tubs?

  • @TrixieJFerguson
    @TrixieJFerguson 4 місяці тому

    Note to self: If you call Team Aquascape to help you build your pond, DO NOT tell them your full budget amount. Always say your budget is $20-$40k lower than what you actually are willing to spend.

  • @JokerrJKR
    @JokerrJKR Рік тому

    make a salt water lagoon with that sand

  • @Pondscapes
    @Pondscapes Рік тому

    What type of sand does genesis ecosystems use?

  • @timmorel79
    @timmorel79 Рік тому

    sillica dust ( H*ll NO ) GM&FORD foundry casting sand; Kasson Sand & Gravel Mich.

  • @Richardjaymz
    @Richardjaymz 10 місяців тому

    140 grand, ya can buy a house with that...and have a lucas lagoons pool lol

  • @briancooke2435
    @briancooke2435 Рік тому

    Wouldn't ground gravel that's turned into Sand work better and it wouldn't get sucked into the filter it wouldn't get slimy and most definitely would keep its shape and it's cheaper then if you would have to import sand from another country

  • @conroe2502
    @conroe2502 Рік тому

    I'm just curious, has something happened to Greg? In a couple videos y'all spoke as if he has passed.

  • @fritskroon9285
    @fritskroon9285 Рік тому

    You have now 450, tray to get 150 or 200
    Thats better and less fine
    Stay better on his place

  • @Zed_28
    @Zed_28 Рік тому

    I got the yard for a beautiful pond, but not the income 😢

  • @buddkhang2183
    @buddkhang2183 Рік тому

    Sheesh he seems like he stressing big time everyday

  • @daniellemoore4171
    @daniellemoore4171 Рік тому

    👍

  • @chiccenhawkc
    @chiccenhawkc Рік тому +1

    💯🔥💙👍

  • @Jamesrcrowley80
    @Jamesrcrowley80 Рік тому

    Ha!

  • @mikepatrona472
    @mikepatrona472 Рік тому

    Why not just use legit beach sand. Is it expensive or hard to get? I’d imagine here in Florida they’ll throw you in jail for our sand

  • @Gettinerdun
    @Gettinerdun Рік тому

    Naahhhh. You used DIRT. That wasn't sand.

  • @raul-rv6jw
    @raul-rv6jw Рік тому

    1600lbs of 420

  • @chrissetzler508
    @chrissetzler508 Рік тому +1

    does your video really need all those cuts, its really jarring to watch?

  • @garethrasmussen6186
    @garethrasmussen6186 Рік тому

    video edited making it jitter too much

  • @LuizValente
    @LuizValente Рік тому

    Just use this fine sand outside the pond ;)
    I use a coarse quartz sand in my ponds, they dont stick to your feet and still look good. @h2orizontes