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Ever thought of turning your chlorinated pool in to a natural pond? Michael Gillings, a passionate professor of biology at Sydney’s Macquarie University has done just that! Michael Gillings: “Almost 12% of households in Australia have swimming pools – about 1.2 million pools. To maintain a pool costs $2000+ per year. If you swim twice a week in spring and summer, that’s $40/swim!”

FEATURED SPECIES

2:36 COMMON NARDOO Marsilea drummondii

SWAMP HIBISCUS Hibiscus coccineus ‘Alba’

3:20 BLACK TARO Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’

RAINBOWFISH Melanotaenia sp.

4:15 HOW TO … AVOID INTRODUCING MOSQUITO FISH, GAMBUSIA HOLBROOKI
The mosquito fish are introduced pests that Michael calls ‘the cane toads of fresh water’. They eat native fish and invertebrates and don’t even eat mosquitoes!

NOTE: If you get a plant from a nursery, quarantine it in a bucket for at least two weeks to prevent adding Gambusia and/or weeds to your water garden.

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49 Comments

  1. Sills71

    We have a pond in the back… we have pool and a pond…. pond would be good for you.

  12. Jacob Stanly

    Do..you guys want to see these kinda PONDS….if so then come to INDA….those are the real NATURAL PONDS….and moreover the best PONDS IN INDIA…can be seen only in KERALA…it's a state in INDIA ( that STATE is said to be know as GODS OWN COUNTRY ) becoz of its natural beauty…

  22. Sidharth Deshpande

    Wonderful look. I was wondering what baskets did you use and how did you attach them to the wall of the pool. Appreciate your guidance.

  23. santo martin

    If you use pumps or equipments to produce more oxygents in the pond, you can't say it natural any more.

  27. Lady Mist

    Did you get his idea from Peter Clarke who used to work at Ku-Ring-Gai council? I'm curious.

  30. actforfuture

    Superb I like and respect well done . And all to those unused swimming pool , it can be done this way to make it greener and nicer

  33. Aurora Lui

    It's really amazing and it's a very good project. I don't want to maintain my pool and want to turn it into a pond. I am wondering how the system works and how about the winter ? Should I also cover it and do the same as what I did with the pool?

  34. gungfuriceboy

    Stupid Question! But Considering..converting My unground pool into a Koi Pond! My question..would it be 'PRICEY' to repair the neglected pool 1st! previous Owner neglect over 30 years..i believe a tree…has 'busted' thru the 'liner'?….. cheers From Canada!

  35. Nancy Hamilton

    Hi great video. I live in BC Canada on the Sunshine Coast on the Ocean. I have a pond under our entrance of our modern house that looks like a lap pool. I would like to make it into a natural oasis that I or the dog could have a quick dip in as well. The previous owners said they tried fish but then the River Otters came (from the ocean) I don't want to attract them. Do you have suggestions for me? Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  36. Dave's Back Fishing

    Well i got a 31,000gal pool im converting to a fish and flower garden. I'm posting the phases on my Facebook Mabey my youtube channel Dave's back fishing..

  37. Judy G

    What about mosquitos? I live in Florida and it's a mosquito haven! I've let my pool go before due to broken pump, and the mosquitos were unbearable! I would love to do this if I could control those little devils.

  38. K K

    I fantasize about doing this my pool is the bane of my existence

  40. Google Translate sings

    This video has inspired me greatly! Seeing such a variety of animal and plants (especially the Eastern Water Dragon!!) has motivated me a lot. Thanks so much for making this video!!👍😀

  46. Madeleine Moore

    I just decided to convert my small swimming pool into a natural pond and was very inspired by your project. I have been unable to find anybody here with knowledge about this so I am going by the seat of my pants. I would like to know about controlling mosquitoes. Also I am curious about the hanging plants. I live in Tucson Arizona and the weather here is pretty hot in the summer. Can you give me some helpful advice and do you know anybody in this area who could help me out.
    I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Madeleine

  49. fazrul rusdi

    I wish a can do it in malaysia.. But i pretty sure what will come… King cobra, monitor lizard, wild pig.. 😅

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