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Pond Digger Podcast Dives into Koi Fest 2024 with Fitz & AJ(Post)
Eric Triplett, host of The Pond Digger Podcast, recently sat down with Brian Fitzsimmons and AJ Mandell of Fitz's Fish Ponds to discuss the highly anticipated annual Koi Fest event. This year, E ...
Project Spotlight: "The Formal": A Koi Showcase(Post)This formal, dedicated koi pond took us out to Fort Lee, New Jersey where our hardscaping team had an incredible opportunity to showcase our sleek stonework. We designed and constructed a formal pond ...
Swimming Ponds vs. Swimming Pools(Post)Some people are confused as to the difference between swimming pools and swimming ponds. Knowing the differences between them, as well as the advantages and disadvantages, will help you make better, ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Goby(Post)Although most gobies are marine species, there are some that can thrive in freshwater ponds. In this regard, they provide a number of advantages, including hardiness, a small size, can interact ...
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 ...
The Process of Shipping Koi from Japan to Fitz’s Fish Ponds(Post)Winter marks an important season for Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) — koi shipping season. Each year, the team travels to Japan to select top-quality koi from Niigata's renowned breeders. The pr ...
The Fitz’s Fish Ponds Team Returns to Japan's Koi Capital for the Fall Harvest(Post)The Fitz’s Fish Ponds team, led by Owner and CEO Brian Fitzsimmons, Retail Manager Ryan Cardilllo, and Director of Koi Sales & Marketing AJ Mandell, is currently in Japan for their 4th Fall ...
How Snails Can Benefit Your Pond(Post)Ponds and water gardens can host a variety of animals, including fish, turtles, ducks and frogs. But one animal that many pond owners overlook are snails. As children many of us saw snails as being g ...
How To Choose The Correct Pond Netting(Post)Most pond owners know that they should use netting, especially during autumn, but there are lots of options available, so which is the right one? Below is a guide to choosing the correct netting for ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Pickerel(Post)Pickerel is a plant which can be found naturally throughout North America and is attractive due to its flowers which are spiked and blue. It blooms from the early part of summer until fall but must ...
Transforming a Landscape into a Koi Haven in NJ(Post)In the heart of this ambitious project in Howell, NJ lies a vision to craft more than just a pond - it's about creating a dedicated sanctuary for koi, a space where beauty meets functionality. This&n ...
How To Control The Cattail Population In Your Pond(Post)When allowed to run amuck, a cattail population can rapidly take over your pond. Cattails are aquatic plants which are commonly found near lakes, streams and rivers and they can reach lengths of 10 f ...
Why Pond Fish Sometimes Become Dormant(Post)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 th ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Marsh Marigold(Post)Those who live or have traveled to states in the Southeast or Midwestern U.S. might have noticed flowers with a yellow blossom which resembles a buttercup, which flourish between April and June eithe ...
Koi Fish Space Requirements: How Much Room Do They Need?(Post)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 h ...