How to design a backyard pond with bog filter, intake bay and stream

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Just a quick video showing how I calculate and design a DIY ecosystem pond with bog filter, intake bay and stream. The idea is that by showing you how I do it you are able to create your own ecosystem pond without spending a fortune on components or kits. It's really not hard to create a pond with crystal clear water when the filters are sized correctly. You can also use cheap and common equipment to achieve this.
If you want to view my downloadable pdf, contact me or read helpful articles to help you build a pond you can find that information at ozponds.com
If you are looking for efficient pumps for your pond DC Sine wave pumps are some of the most efficient and affordable that I have come across. These are the type that I've used in my ponds- (amazon link) amzn.to/42PtzIs (if you make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you).

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@arnulfish Год назад

Thanks Kev! Very timely, I've watched a bunch of your videos but must have missed the ones about slow flow through the bog filter - I was going to put the whole waterfall flow through the bog filter 🤪

@Ozponds Год назад

I’m glad I made this one then 😉

@Raitis.F Год назад

This was the video I was looking for a month for... Perfect... I still might reach out to you to validate my plan (once ready) and for suggestions as it will have to work on the first try... Again! Amazing video! Thank you!

@Ozponds Год назад

I’m glad it helps you 👍

@agustinholopes4501 Год назад

Another great video Kev 👍🏽

@silicondave2797 Год назад

Great information and opinions as always. I am a guesstimator as well. Thank you for making the math available, It is a big help in pre construction process. I want to make sure I have ALL my materials on site before I build. Until then I am happy "Living the Stocktank Lifestyle". 85F and water clear as glass. Make a great weekend Kev!

@Ozponds Год назад

😂 living the stock tank lifestyle. Love it 👍. You have a great weekend too Dave.

@silicondave2797 Год назад

@@Ozponds 95F and still clear as glass ! Mid June in SE Louisiana is no joke. Even the rocks have very little build up. The bog filter is full of slimy algae, but it helps act like a very fine biological filter that my mechanical filter misses. If you are still reading this please make sure you are subscribed to this channel. Trust me now and believe me later

@joegyorfi3445 Год назад

Hey Kev it’s James. Love your videos and keep uploading mate.

@Ozponds Год назад

Will do James. 👍

@KevinJLorden 6 месяцев назад

Kev, I keep coming back to this video while I double check my calculations. Your .pdf is a great resource, too. Thanks for the inspiration of making a beautiful pond on a budget! I've been ordering pond supplies over the past month and will be breaking ground soon. Cheers!

@Ozponds 6 месяцев назад

You’re going to do a great job!

@chriskeys414 Год назад

Thanks Kev for your great information. I am planning to expand or rebuild my turtle pond over the winter. I utilised your information on a bog filter on my current turtle pond and made a huge difference over summer ( I live outside Lithgow). The size of this pond is pretty much what I plan to build.

@Ozponds Год назад

Awesome 👍

@j7bsecond540 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for this, very useful 👍

@Ozponds 9 месяцев назад

I’m glad 😊👍

@Alejandro_san 8 месяцев назад

Advanced geoengineering technology bro nice

@txmaxt Год назад

Howdy, great info as always. I may have missed it. Do you have any previous video that elaborates on pond jets or their purpose? Thanks.

@Ozponds Год назад

Not really a specific video. I should make one. Basically they improve circulation and decrease maintenance (netting or vacuuming the pond).

@MrSwifty21 Год назад

Hey Kev Can you maybe do a video on combating mulm buildup on the bottom of you pond? I built a pond following your bog in a barrel guide a few years ago. The water is crystal clear, but I'm getting a rather large mulm buildup.

@Ozponds Год назад

Have you watched this video I made a year back? Pond mulm basics| No need to drain your pond ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4cc5M1kA1Vo.html

@lovelyluxxx5989 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@Ozponds 2 месяца назад

No thank you. You are very kind 😊

@cdropbox Год назад

wow

@mariasantoro8462 Год назад

Complimenti ,lavoro bellissimo,amo i tuoi videi,peccato che in Italia non esistono esperti in materia laghetti,io mi sono costruita da sola un laghetto di 8mila litri facendo esperienza da sola non trovo nessuno che mi può aiutare,grazie per i consigli,un caro saluto

@Ozponds Год назад

Do it yourself is better anyway. If you understand how everything works you don’t need expensive “experts”.

@sactyr Год назад

Hi Kev, the pumps you linked to in Amazon come with US plugs yea? Do you use an outdoor adaptor or something to run these pumps in Australia? Cheers

@Ozponds Год назад

In Oz you can buy them on eBay with Aussie plug.

@briand.riggsriggs9617 Год назад

Can you do a video about how to get ground water out from behind the liner

@Ozponds Год назад

I think I will 👍

@overonnis 11 месяцев назад

Hi, nice video as always, How do you calculate the AVERAGE DEPH?? I´m bulding a 4x5m and in the deepest part it will be 1m. the shelves will be more or les 40-50cm wide. Thanks!!!

@Ozponds 11 месяцев назад

It’s guesstimating. A situation like that depending on the size of the deep zone, I might decide average depth is 60-70cm.

@overonnis 11 месяцев назад

@@Ozponds thanks!!!

@Daantjer 11 месяцев назад

Subbed! We recently bought a house with a fish pond, started watching a bunch of your videos (probably the best pond channel on youtube). I'd love to swim in the pond however and both the bog filter and pump are too small. I estimate the pond houses about 6500l water while we have a 3500l pump. What would be the most effective, buying a second pump where both pumps add up to 6500l or replace the pump I have now with just 1, 6500l pump? As for increasing bog filter size, is it better to have 1 big one, or 2 medium sized ones, in series with eachother, or with seperate cirquits in case I run 2 pumps? The house required a lot of work but the pond is my favourite one for sure!

@Ozponds 11 месяцев назад

6500L seems very small for a swim pond. For a swim pond you want a 25% or more bog filter. You can create two seperate ones or one big one whatever’s easier. Depending on bog or bogs final size, pump should be around 6x volume of bog. Hope that helps.

@Daantjer 11 месяцев назад

@@Ozponds ye I probably should've worded it differently, it's not really to swim, more to just jump in on a hot day or after a sauna type of deal. Thanks!

@kennethbostock199 Год назад

Hi kev, planning on building a bog filter, just asking do you need to use natural rock in the bottom or can i use some old paving i have lying aroud to save a bit of cash ?

@Ozponds Год назад

I think old pavers would be fine. It’s just to provide surface area and allow water to flow through easily.

@kennethbostock199 Год назад

@@Ozponds ok, cheers mate 👍

@Become-better-20 9 месяцев назад

Hi Kev, (or anyone). Is there any reason why you can’t just build the bog filtration area inside the pond? Water still hast to filter up through gravel etc.(?)

@Ozponds 9 месяцев назад

It’s certainly an option, many people do it. Can make back flushing a bit more challenging but that’s the only real drawback.

@Become-better-20 9 месяцев назад

@@Ozponds thanks Kev. I appreciate you and what you do here.