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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 Big Can Koi Carps Grow?(Post)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, i ...
Koi Pond Cleaning Tips(Post)While hiring a professional is the fastest and most efficient way to clean your koi pond, there are times when you may not wish to do so. Perhaps you’re short on funds, and or you have the time ...
Which Types of Pond Filter Media Are Best?(Post)Filter media is the substance that can be found in the filter, and is responsible for retaining good bacteria. It comes in various densities, sizes and shapes. Some resemble little plastic balls, wh ...
The Benefits of Adding Cardinal Flowers To Your Pond(Post)The herbaceous plant known as cardinal flowers provide innumerable benefits to pond owners who are wise enough to stock it. It is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, and its bright red colora ...
Koi Health in Fall/Winter: Hikari & Microbe-Lift Guide(Post)As winter sets in and temperatures drop, koi enthusiasts face a critical challenge: ensuring the health and well-being of their beloved fish during the colder months. Feeding your koi the right diet ...
FFP Revamps Peddler’s Village’s Beloved Pond(Post)Nestled in the heart of Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA, just steps away from Fitz’s Fish Ponds’ New Hope Retail Store, lies a now beautiful natural pond, that has become ...
How To Plan Your Pond Renovation(Post)Pond renovation can be challenging, but it also a lot of fun, especially when you plan out the details. A lot of homeowners consider their ponds to be little more than an extension of their propertie ...
Introducing Koi To Your Pond During Fall(Post)Some pond owners that are considering adding koi to their pond wander which season is best. Winter is obviously not a good time, but what about autumn? The answer is complex, as there are pros a ...
Announcing Koi Fest 2025: Koi, Community & Culture(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds is excited to announce the return of its signature annual event, Koi Fest 2025, taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the FFP Farm in Milford, New Jersey. Now in its f ...
7 Most Common Pond Emergencies(Post)A pond is a complex system, and like all complex systems, it is subject to Murphy’s Law, a law which states that "anything that can go wrong will." When something bad happens to your pond, it c ...
Getting LED Lighting For Your Pond(Post)Pond LED lighting can provide a number of benefits to your pond. They are low voltage, come in a variety of colors, and are environmentally friendly. They are also extremely energy efficient, and wil ...
FFP's Trade Show Tour!(Post)This past month our team has been incredibly busy traveling to various trade shows to not only continue to learn best practice in the industry but to also contribute to the industry presenting on asp ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Mites(Post)Pond fish are vulnerable to a number of afflictions, one of which is Gill Mites. The disease results from a parasite that thrives on the blood of its victims, along with their skin particles. Fish ar ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Largemouth Bass(Post)A lot of pond owners are interested in keeping largemouth bass, especially for recreation. However, this particular species of fish requires a well-established pond maintenance strategy. You’v ...