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How To Protect Koi From Herons, Raccoons, And Other Predators(Post)
Koi fish are beautiful, peaceful, and easy to spot in a clear backyard pond. That’s exactly why predators notice them too. Herons, raccoons, cats, foxes, mink, otters, and some birds of prey ma ...
Top 10 Pond Plants To Enhance Your Landscape(Post)Pond plants offer many benefits to ponds and aquatic life. These plants improve algae control, produce more oxygen, filtration, and better water clarity. When matured, they also enhance your landsca ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Catfish(Post)Catfish are scavengers, and as such can play an important role in the ecosystem of a pond. However, there are a number of things pond owners should be aware of prior to purchasing them. First, catfis ...
The Benefits Of Constructing Floating Islands in Your Pond(Post)There are a number of ways in which backyard ponds can be designed, and one option is the addition of a floating island. While this design feature requires lots of space and a larger pond than usual ...
7 Awesome Bubbling Rocks To Inspire Your Next Water Feature(Post)Bubbling rocks serve a number of important roles. First, they control the flow of water and can be used to move it in interesting and unique ways. Secondly, they make the pond visually interesting an ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Angel Fish(Post)The angel fish are some of the most elegant and beautiful freshwater fishes. Besides their astonishing coloration, they have a breathtaking aspect as well owing to their exquisitely executed movemen ...
Are Your Pond Fish Ready For Winter?(Post)Pond fish winterization procedures will depend on the depth and size of your pond, along with the equipment and the species of fish you have. Practices will also vary depending on the location of you ...
How To Winterize Your Outdoor Fountain(Post)Outdoor aesthetics are just as important as indoor aesthetics. That is why outdoor fountains are extremely popular. But like other outdoor features designed to complement landscapes, they ...
The Benefits of EPDM Pond Liners(Post)When it comes to building a durable, long-lasting pond, choosing the right pond liner is critical. EPDM pond liners provide a number of benefits over standard models. One of the most popular and reli ...
The 2025 All American Koi Show Recap – Las Vegas, NV(Post)The desert was buzzing with koi fever as the 2025 All American Koi Show made its splash in Las Vegas, NV—bringing together the best in the hobby from around the globe. From elite koi and cuttin ...
How Horsetail Plants Can Benefit Your Pond(Post)Horsetail plants (Equisetum hyemale), also known as scouring rush or horse bristle, are ancient, reed-like perennials that date back to prehistoric times. These living fossils are not only striking i ...
How to Winterize a Koi Pond: A Complete Cold-Weather Survival Guide(Post)Winter isn’t the season that “kills fish.” Winter is the season that exposes everything that got ignored during the busy months: soft sludge on the bottom, clogged intakes, leaves t ...
Why Not Deactivate Irrigation During Rainy Season(Post)At first, it doesn’t make sense to keep your irrigation system running during rainy season. However, rain alone is not sufficient to keep your lawn in optimal condition, and those that deactiv ...
Types of Koi: A Beginner's Guide to Varieties(Post)Additions to a pond are but a part of the beauty of koi; they also come in several patterns, colors, and types of scales, which you will find in the variety of breeds of Koi at Fitz Fish Ponds. To a ...
Koi Fish Lifespan: How Long Do Koi Really Live?(Post)It is difficult to believe, but koi fish have a long lifespan. Although the average is two or three decades, there are some that outlive humans! These stunning and well-liked fish are serene and brin ...