Earlier this year, CEO of Fitz’s Fish Ponds, Brian Fitzsimmons traveled across the world to continue expanding his knowledge of global koi keeping. During his travels he visited many Koi Farms in Bali …
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FFP Team's Winter Japan Trip: AJKS
Apr 22nd 2024
All Japan Koi ShowThe FFP Team, Brian Fitzsimmons, Ryan Cardillo and AJ Mandell returned from Japan in early February. During the winter trip, the team attends the All Japan Koi Show which is one of t …
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Fitz Attends the Great British Koi Show
Apr 22nd 2024
At the end of August, Fitz traveled to the UK to meet up with Tim Waddington, from Quality Nishikigoi and Masaru Saito, from Shintaro Koi Farm, to attend and assist with The Great British Koi Show. Th …
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Mid-Atlantic Koi Club Visits the FFP Farm in Milford, NJ
Apr 22nd 2024
On Saturday June 4th, The Mid-Atlantic Koi Club came to Fitz’s Farm in Milford, NJ. The MAKC consists of koi hobbyists that get together from all over the East Coast to learn from each other abo …
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Why Pond Fish Sometimes Become Dormant
Apr 19th 2024
When pond and aquarium experts use the term “dormant” to describe fish, many novice fish owners don’t know what they’re referring to, but below is a detailed description of thi …
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What You Should Know About Black Colored Koi
Apr 19th 2024
Koi come in a variety of colors and types, including orange, red, Gin Rin, and white. But one of the hottest new colors to be bred in these fish is black. Black colored koi, which are referred to as s …
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Getting To Know Kohaku Koi Fish
Apr 19th 2024
Kohaku koi fish is a Japanese species which is known for their white and red coloring. They may be scale less or scaled, and some patterns such as Tancho, where the fish’s body is white with a r …
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Getting To Know The Gin Rin Koi
Apr 19th 2024
The Gin Rin Koi is a specific type of fish that is distinguished by its breathtaking, sparking scales. This characteristic is most apparent in younger fish, and will subside as they age. Nevertheless, …
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Should You Get Grass Carp For Your Pond?
Apr 19th 2024
Grass carp is one of the many types of fish that can be added to a pond. Visually speaking, they are not as attractive as koi or goldfish, and they can also be challenging to acquire. This may leave m …
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Fish Disease Spotlight: HITH
Apr 19th 2024
HITH, or Hole in the Head, is a debilitating disease common in freshwater species. It has a number of potential causes and can lead to fatalities, but owners who catch and treat it early can save the …
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