EP168: Graybeard Pond Building Advice w/ Demi Fortuna

In this episode, renowned pond builder and industry veteran Demi Fortuna shares his Graybeard experience and hard-earned wisdom gained from four decades of working in the pond industry. Demi is the founder of August Moon Designs and director of product information at Atlantic-OASE. 

 

From early challenges installing ponds with limited resources to pioneering bottom drain filtration systems, Demi has seen it all. He also played a key role in developing modern pond equipment like skimmers. Tune in to learn from a true graybeard who is actively building incredible water features!

 

In this episode, they talk about:

• Demi’s journey in the pond industry over the past 40 years

• The challenges he faced when starting out with no experience or available resources

• Demi’s early pond designs and filtration methods from the 1980s-1990s

• Bottom drain technology that Demi instilled before it was being produced in America

• The introduction and adoption of skimmer technology in the US market

• Differences between the European and American models of pond filtration systems

• Demi’s transition from employee to business owner to product developer

• The evolution of pond equipment and designs over the decades

• Demi’s collaborations with other people

• Innovations in pump, filter, and other pond technology over the years

• New pump technologies and their benefits in reducing costs and increasing efficiency and water quality

• What to expect from Demi’s company in the upcoming Water Garden Expo

Mentioned:

Demi’s email: demi.fortuna@gmail.com 

Atlantic-Oase Website: https://www.atlantic-oase.com/ 

AWGtv: https://www.youtube.com/@AtlanticOase 

Links to resources: 

Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett

 

The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/

 

You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at:

http://helixpondfiltration.com/ 

 

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And follow his adventures in the pond world at:

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