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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 Keep Pond Weeds Under Control(Post)Pond owners who are tired of removing weeds by hand will be pleased to learn that there are many ways to keep them under control without using manual labor. To do this effectively, you must first und ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Purple Pitcher Plant(Post)Also referred to as the north pitcher plant, this species can make a great addition to your water garden or pond. The perennial plant has a vibrant color like water lilies, is simple to grow and is e ...
A Guide to the Best Koi Decorations(Post)Creating and building a koi pond involves much more than just the fish. While they are the primary focus, you’ll want to create an environment that is enjoyable for the fish and peaceful for yo ...
Get To Know The Most Popular Aquatic Plants For Ponds!(Post)A pond without plants is not really a pond… doesn't it just feel like a big puddle of water? In addition to the aesthetic appeal, adding popular aquatic plants will provide many other benefits ...
Why Stone Makes An Excellent Bottom Medium In Ponds(Post)Stones can greatly benefit backyard ponds, especially when they are placed on the bottom. The best types of stones are river pebbles which are rounded, as they make an ideal medium. However, there ar ...
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