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How To Effectively Manage Pond Dams(Post)
Dams have been used for centuries, and are prized for their ability to manipulate water. They are occasionally used by pond owners on a smaller scale, but it is crucial to make sure they are properl ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Columnaris(Post)Columnaris, which is also called cottonmouth, is an affliction which results from the aerobic bacteria Flavobacterium columnare. This bacterium is gram negative, common in water which is fresh and fr ...
Why You Should Garden Using Straw Bales(Post)Although straw bales are popularly associated with Halloween decorations, when used properly they can be an essential part of the water garden or landscape. The reason for this is because when the s ...
Top Tips To Keep Your Pond Leaves-Free(Post)Your pond is the centerpiece of your garden, and debris such as falling leaves can affect the overall well-being of the aquatic animals in your pond. Leaves that fall into the pond will decay over t ...
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 ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Costia(Post)Costia is a parasite that is single celled and thrives in cold water. It will multiply quickly in this environment and can cause considerable harm to any fish it comes into contact with. It is consid ...
Press Release: Grand Opening — New Chattanooga Location!(Post)Chattanooga, TN – Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP), a leading name in pond construction, maintenance, and aquatic life, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its brand-new location in Chatt ...
Tackling Fin Rot In Your Pond Fish(Post)If you have chosen to have a pond in your outside space, you are likely to have also chosen to stock it with ornamental fish, koi or the many other types of fish. Whilst you can easily look after the ...
Adding Sturgeon To Your Pond(Post)Sturgeon is a family of fish that can be divided into twenty seven species. They are considered by many experts to be primitive fish since they display characteristics which have largely not changed ...
Types of Koi: A Beginner's Guide to Varieties(Post)Additions to a pond are but a part of the beauty of koi; they also come in several patterns, colors, and types of scales, which you will find in the variety of breeds of Koi at Fitz Fish Ponds. To a ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: 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 ...
Pond Filter Media Explained: K1, K1 Micro, and K3+(Post)A clear pond doesn’t happen by chance. Good circulation, steady maintenance, and the right filter setup all play a part, yet the media inside the filter often does the real heavy lifting. That& ...
Bringing Nature Indoors Aquascaping and Nature Aquariums(Post)As pond owners prepare to close their ponds for the colder months and retreat indoors, there’s an option for bringing the peaceful tranquility of your pond into your home. Aquascapes, also ...
Global Koi Insights: Fitz Visits an Aquatic Vet in Bali(Post)Earlier this year, CEO of Fitz’s Fish Ponds, Brian Fitzsimmons traveled across the world to continue expanding his knowledge of global koi keeping. During his travels he visited many Koi Farms ...
Blogs(Page)Explore expert tips, industry best practices, and essential guidelines on pond maintenance, water features, fish care, and more on the Fitz's Fish Ponds blog.