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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, whi ...
Why The Skimmer Box is So Important(Post)The skimmer box is a contraption that many pond owners take for granted. However, it is an essential item that you don’t want to be without, and below is an overview of what it does, why it&rs ...
How To Use Your Pond For Aquaculture(Post)While most pond owners are content to use their ponds purely for aesthetic purposes, there are others that want to get more functional use out of them. One method of doing this is through aquaculture ...
Pond Waterfall Design: Sound & Flow(Post)A great pond waterfall should feel like it belongs in the landscape. It should sound pleasant, look proportional to the pond, and move enough water to support the health of the entire ecosystem. The ...
NJ Flower and Garden Show Awards Fitz's Fish Ponds as Top Winner!(Post)Each year the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ holds the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show. The show features various nursery, landscaping, and outdoor design companies and invites the ...
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 ...
Don’t Neglect These Fall Pond Maintenance Tasks!(Post)Fall is a time when many pond owners may find debris and leaves in their pond. This may clog up the pump and cause build-up. With the constant falling leaves in fall and the dropping temperatures, c ...
Preventing Fish Kills During The Winter(Post)Pond fish can be expensive to acquire and care for, especially species such as koi. Therefore, when these fish succumb to disease or predation, the consequences can be devastating, especially if the ...
Why Dragonflies Are Important For Ponds(Post)A common concern of pond owners, especially those living in tropical and semitropical climates, is the presence of mosquitoes and other pests. However, when water is correctly managed, not only will ...
Parasitic Worms in Ponds(Post)Parasitic worms are a serious concern for pond owners and aquarists. Among the most notorious is the Camallanus worm, a fish worm parasite that grows over 6–12 weeks and becomes visible protru ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Saprolegnia(Post)Saprolegnia is a fungal disease that afflicts fish. It is a serious condition, particularly for pond owners who have spent large sums on their fish, as there is no cure and the fatality rate is high ...
Plants That Will Naturally Clear Your Pond Water(Post)Duck Potato, American Pondweed, and Pickerel Weed are the three pond plants most often used to keep pond water clear, because they pull the dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus out of the water that wo ...
Evolution Aqua’s Tempest: Innovative Polisher for Ponds(Post)The Tempest filter is an innovative polishing system for ponds that will help to deliver crystal clear, healthy water. Designed to be used in conjunction with any filtration system, the Tempest offer ...
FFP Teams Up with The Scout Guide Two Rivers and the Shore(Post)In March of 2022 Fitz’s Fish Ponds opened the Colts Neck Retail Store Location. In our short time there we are finding the Colts Neck and shore community to be one that truly values local busin ...
Above Ground Ponds vs. Below Ground Ponds(Post)Ponds have a magical ability to calm us down; any form of discomfort such as stress could be easily curtailed. Since our bodies are mostly made of water, the water in the pond can provide this simila ...