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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 ...
How to Prevent and Treat Common Aquarium Diseases(Post)Setting up an aquarium is fun, but fish need consistent care to stay healthy. Sometimes, despite all our efforts to keep an aquarium clean and fish properly fed, our fish get sick. Aquarium fish dis ...
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 ...
Centrifugal Pumps vs. Submersible Pumps(Post)Pond pumps come in numerous varieties, and for those new to the hobby, choosing between them can be challenging. The two most common options are centrifugal pumps and submersible pumps. Below is a de ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Perch(Post)Perch are a species of fish which thrive in freshwater, a member of the Percidae family. There are over six thousand varieties which are divided into more than one hundred and fifty subgroups, meani ...
How To Perform Pond Care In Summer(Post)The summer season means longer days and more gentle nights for pond owners to enjoy their ponds. However, higher temperatures also mean that there are certain procedures which should be followed when ...
Common Koi Diseases To Watch Out For(Post)Koi are among the most expensive fish bred today, so learning to spot common koi diseases early is the best way to keep your collection healthy. The most frequent culprits are ich, chilodonella, and ...
How To Choose The Best Plants for Your Pond(Post)Choosing plants for your pond is similar to selecting plants for your flower bed. You will need to consider the height, condition and color, as well as the species. The most beautiful ponds are those ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning(Post)Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. Below is a description of this hazard, why it happ ...
How To Repair A Leaking Concrete Pond(Post)Many property owners choose to install a concrete pond because of its durability. And while such ponds are robust and will stand the test of time when properly managed, they are not invulnerable. Any ...
How To Use Dye Stain To Enhance Wood(Post)If you're looking to enhance wood with a deep, rich color that highlights the natural grain, a dye stain for wood is an excellent choice. Unlike pigment-based stains, wood dye stains penetrate deep ...
Why You Should Add Barley Straw To Your Pond(Post)Every pond owner will have to deal with algae at some point, and there are lots of opinions on how it should be eliminated or managed. While some will recommendwater testing andman-made products, ano ...
Winter Feeding Guide for Japanese Koi(Post)As winter blankets our landscapes in frost and ice, it brings a shift in the care routine for our beloved Japanese Koi. One of the most crucial adjustments involves their diet. Contrary to popular be ...
How a Pond Maintenance Service Extends the Life of Your Pond(Post)Having ponds on the property enhances its beauty and value, all while providing a natural habitat for various wildlife species. Additionally, if looked after responsibly, ponds remain a beautifully b ...
How a Koi Pond Is Built: A Step-by-Step Construction Guide(Post)Understanding how a koi pond is built starts with recognizing that it isn’t just a decorative water feature with fish added later. A proper koi pond is planned as a complete aquatic system, wit ...