One year after Fitz’s Fish Ponds completed the transformation of Sasha Vaynerchuk’s massive backyard pond, the project has evolved into something even more impressive. What was once a mudd …
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What to Look for in Young Koi
Nov 24th 2025
Picking out a young koi isn’t just about spotting the flashiest fish in the tank. It’s about laying the groundwork for a thriving, balanced pond. Whether you’re new to koi or adding …
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Essential Koi Pond Accessories
Apr 24th 2025
A thriving koi pond is not just water but an ecological system dependent on proper koi pond accessories for clean water and healthy fish. Proper use of essentials like pond filters, aerators, and UV c …
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Koi Pond Size Guide: Gallons & Depth
Mar 14th 2025
Looking at koi fish can be delightful, but they do need ample room to swim and exercise. Lots of new pond owners don’t think about the space a koi needs and end up with overcrowded ponds that ha …
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The Art of Koi in Japan: Tradition, Beauty, and Passion
Feb 10th 2025
In the misty mountains of Niigata, where the air hums with tradition, a thousand mud ponds reflect the sky. This is the birthplace of Japanese koi—the koi capital of the world. Here, beauty, cul …
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A 150,000 Gallon Pond Oasis in Pennsylvania
Apr 22nd 2024
Fitz’s Fish Ponds proudly services NJ, PA, and NY and beyond. For NJ and NY email sales@fitzfishponds.com. For PA inquiries, email christian@fitzfishponds.com We proudly have 4 retail locations …
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How Big Can Koi Carps Grow?
Apr 19th 2024
Koi carp is one of the larger species of fish that are kept in ponds, and owners want them to get as large as possible. To achieve this, there are a number of factors you’ll need to consider, in …
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How Big Do Koi Fish Get? Size by Type and Age
Apr 19th 2024
How big do koi get? Most domestic pond koi grow to 12 to 15 inches, quality Japanese koi typically reach 22 to 26 inches, and jumbo bloodlines can pass 36 inches. Koi put on most of their le …
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Why Dragonflies Are Important For Ponds
Sep 15th 2018
A common concern of pond owners, especially those living in tropical and semitropical climates, is the presence of mosquitoes and other pests. However, when water is correctly managed, not only will t …
read moreThe Japanese beetle is a type of scarab which is native to the islands of Japan. There, its impact on the environment is minimal, since there are natural predators which control it, but in the United …
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Above Ground Ponds vs. Below Ground Ponds
Apr 5th 2017
Ponds have a magical ability to calm us down; any form of discomfort such as stress could be easily curtailed. Since our bodies are mostly made of water, the water in the pond can provide this similar …
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How To Avoid String Algae
Oct 10th 2016
String algae thrive on the nutrients which are present in your pond. To prevent this you must eliminate the nutrients as much as possible. One way of doing this is by placing plants in the pond which …
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