DIY ‘Patio Pond’ Build, with BOG FILTER! 

Great job. I watched quite some video talking about setting up a bog filter and patio pond, and this is the one which makes me fully understand the process. The method is simple, effective and very easy to follow.

This gave me a great idea! On old toilet would be perfect

That was by far and away the most informative video I have watched. I feel confident now to “ have a go “ at making this filter. Also learned a good idea to grow few water plant in a seperate pool!

I have made a bog filter of concrete using these exact methods like void spaces, gravel, plants etc and my water is crystal clear. In fact crystal clear seems to be an understatement!A slow water flow makes a huge difference, that is the trick

Wow, massive planter score! Your signature attention to detail and expert touches to create another long-lasting, healthy habitat! Your outdoor space is amazing! Super entertaining and educational Vid!! Thank you!!!

I've built a little pond out of a pot this sorta size. It's a great little addition. Wish you'd released this video before I made it though! Few things I would have stolen from you lol

Amazing job 👏. I've learned so much in just one video. Some of which I knew, but it's brilliant reminding oneself of how you can adapt certain aspects from one means to another 😂. Nice one 👍. Thanks ❤

Simple, effective, well explained , fun vid 👍 my only criticism is I'm going to have to build another pond now 😀

Nice design and a very complete video on the topic.

Inspiration for me -when I have to downsize in the next few years, I know I can still have a small pond!

Excellent pond

Cool build, man! That stained wood board gave it a nice accent to the green pots. Keep it up love to see more!

Excellent!

Massive planter pot love the look of it man. Great job!

Great work

Plumbers lubricant helps with tight hard to join pipes onto fittings. It is suprising how effective it works.

Great looking build! I worry a bit about finishing the wood components. You mentioned staining the wood, but a varnish or deck sealer would probably go a long way to preventing swelling or damage to the wood, as well as keeping anything nasty from the wood itself from dripping down into the pond, particularly if you used treated deck boards. I'd do the same for the OSB portion of the base, as rain water will get in between the other layers and cause swelling and disintegration of the OSB over time.

Wow Absolutely Gorgeous Creative 👏👏👏👏👏

Came out super awesome dude

Nice filter

Future food for thought,you can warm up the tubing to get it over the barb,much easier

Nice set up 👍

Nice job

Quite the Pond Creation Collection! You put a bit of work into this, hope rain doesn't wash sand out from under pot. Any creative ideas for filter's 'Waterspout'? no offense, Pipe needs a touch. Perhaps side *window* to see Fish in action, *especially at night.* _hmm_ if all happy, me too.

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Excellent videos... Full of information and very inspiring. Great job best style videos 📹. Q: How do you stop the Pond section from overflowing when it rains 🌧 ?

Great video and excellent descriptions. I'm curious about adding a T connector in the "cleanout" line so that could double as the input from the pump since it already goes to the bottom of the filter. Thoughts?

Right so firstly for those debating recreating this... I've created my own pond based on this and mirrored it as closely as possible. I've pictures to prove it and its outside as I type. Fish and all. I've made some observations. COST. This is NO budget pond. You could build quite a half decent ground pond for the cost of this. I've seen a comment or two that this planter cost him £45. Im sure 'today' that this is NOT possible. Im UK. Ive found this exact planter in numerous gsrden centres. It ranges from £350 to £500. The smaller planter anywhere up to £100. Planters are a rip off these days. I got a similar planter but much thinner in B and Q for £67. And the smaller for £25. Doesn't look as nice as this one but its still sturdy and same colour/size. Stones are not cheap. £10 at least per bag (4) and might use half a bag. Tubing and equipment around £70. Amzon and homebase mostly. And I scrimped as best I could. VISIBILITY. The pond has been operational now for just over 2 weeks. Ive 3 small Gold fish. Smallest outdoor fish in the market now since the laws changed or so the fish stores all consistently tell me. As things stand. And the pond is set up identically. I can barely see the fish. The walls are very green. The gravel on the bottom must be very green. Can see about 15 cm down so if the fish are there I can see them ok. Ive tested the water. Its crystal clear. So the bog filter setup works well. But the Algae on the walls and floor are a problem. The terracota pot which was visible at the start, is now pretty much solid green with algae. No string Algae or anything like that thankfully. Debating getting 2 or 3 lights for the bottom and see if that increases visibilty. Admissions. I'm an amateur. Never done this before. But the pond is identically set up to this one, that is for sure. Can anyone offer tips as to how to remove the green from the sides and base? I've used the sponge which works but messes things up and the green comes back in 2 or 3 days. Can it be stopped long term? Its in the sun for 5 or 6 hours a day. Nothing can be done about that.

I have a similar pond. I bought a solar "airstone" pump and connected a sponge filter. For plants ive got a few baskets with angel plants and ornamental onion, and hyacinth and water lettuce floating.

Thanks for showing start to finish. I saw another DIY bog filter with the spraybar at the bottom and the filtered water output at the top. I'm confused. Your way way makes more sense tho.🤔

A hair dryer or heat gun for a few secs will make putting the hoses on much easier.

Love the video man! I'm making my own at the moment. Any tips for using the holesaw on the pot? I tried it earlier and it split the the plastic.

Great video! I would like to ask, where do you keep the electric sockets? Do you keep them outside? If yes, couod you tell me how do you manage to keep them water/moisture tight? Many thanks in advance!

Great vid! I’m going to do this when I move into my house, currently in a flat. Can the pump tube go straight into the bottom of the filter pot rather than it going in from the top to just reach the bottom anyway? Would make it look a lot nicer than a tube sticking out the top lol

You aren't worried about that osb in the foundation breaking down?

this inspired me to do my own i have created a pond with 55 gallon food barrel. I used 2 5 gallon buckets one on each side. it has been going good but my question is how much water should i expect the plants to use. I seem to loosing about 6 to 7 inches a week. i cant find a leak any where. do you plants take much water from the pond

Thanks for the video, and have just built one for my small pond. I was wondering, do you run your bog filter 24hours/day?

Do you have a link to the stopcocks you used as well as the non return valve?

Nice, thought you were going to put links on what you used for your wonderful pond?

Nice small pond but why put water inlet from top when iy would have been so easy to put another tank inlet and have more hoses hidden?

Cool idea! I like this project. Is there any reason we shouldn't put the debris removing pipe on the bottom of the pot, instead of the side? Seems like it would be a more effective way to remove all of the debris. Yes, I realize I'd have to cut a hole through the back of the bottom pot.

Nice concept. Is there a reason the pipe from the pump into the filter enters at the top like that? Couldn't it just go in at the bottom? Just thought it would be neater, but maybe there's a reason you did it that way.

I wonder if doing with a solar panel and no battery in Florida, USA would be enough to keep the pond clean. My tank would be about 400 gallons and it would only be running while the sun is out.

Where do you get the inline clean out isolating valves from for the bog filter and what size are they as you are using 1” pond tubing?

Great video what size is the pond as I'm trying to find one the same

Great video! I built a bog filter like yours for a small pond that's roughly 4' x 3' any idea as to why the water is green?

Can you tell me what pump you’d recommend for this type of pond as I’m looking at replicating it? Also are you able to list all the connectors you needed? Many thanks

Are the deck boards secured to the big pot with screws/glue/etc, or just balanced on there? If nothing, does it feel steady and child-proof?

Hey bro, Have you had any problems with bog filters? I hear they're pretty foolproof, but I'm trying to find a resource that goes over common bog filter problems.

Hi , I have never done DIY but I am going to try and make your filter. How do you cut the hole in the planter so that the connectors fit them exactly? You don't use a uniseal or similar?? What size is the plastic pipe please. Do I need to buy pipe cutters. I will borrow a drill so what size round cutter do I need please? Thank you so very much and thank you for making this video. 😊

Nice looking water feature, but that looks like a lot of weight on that bottom pot. Have you had any issues?

Can I ask where you got that plastic grid stuff? I'm struggling to find some

What size is the big planter? This would be perfect for our porch but we are having trouble finding the right size

Way better you talking than the awful music you used in another of your videos. Good explanation and clear steps. Thank heaps from Australia

🤔 What practical purpose does it serve to put the filter in the middle of the pond and not on the bottom where it would be more efficient and effective?

Hi would it be possible to have a complete list of all components used as I would like to make the exact same thing

Can this design survive a light freeze? We don't get super harsh winter temperatures, but we do get below zero especially at night.

I am building one similar with a wine barrel. The pump I have is too powerful at 1060l p/h. My question is will a pump at 750l p/h and 96cm head height be ok? (Bottom of barrel to top of bog filter is 88cm)

Is there another name for the tank connectors? I’m having trouble finding them

Hi. Where do you get the tank connectors from? Cheers

How does the air stone connect into the system?

I have a closed filter system with foam I got at a home store that runs my waterfall. Can I add a seperate bog filter into the pond?

😮 dog in background

Hello again!! I know you're in the UK but do you have any idea where I could find this size planter here in the US? and what price range I'm I looking at? If the size planter you have can't be purchased here. What other size would you recommend as I wish to keep guppies in it. Thanks in advance...

WTF do you live in the Antarctic? It gets way colder here in Pennsylvania and I don't use any of that underneath my ponds.

Why dont you put the inlet through the base too?

Do you have links to all the parts you used? Or names? Thanks

Hi, I’m worried that my big will overflow. How do I prevent this?

Do u know the size of the planter ?

Is the planter made of plastic?

Where and how much was that large pot

Anyone else see that three legged dog?

Hope the dogs name is tripod

I really wanted to see your video through. I am working towards a water feature in my future. I feel like you didn’t show enough detail for a beginner. I’m not intending to be disrespectful. I just don’t have a clear understanding of your techniques and rationale.

what was the dimensions of your planter?

Those huge pots cost a fortune

Sir, that ( 16:30 ) is most definitely NOT Octogenarian Pond Weed (or whatever it was)…. That was Gillyweed! 🪄🧙‍♂️

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