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308 Boxes of Koi: Largest Koi Import from Japan!(Post)
On Jan 18th 2023 Fitz’s Fish Ponds received its largest shipment to date. It included 308 boxes with 2,992 koi. The entire shipment weighed 11 tons and contains some of the most beautiful koi t ...
Koi Fish Lifespan: How Long Do Koi Really Live?(Post)It is difficult to believe, but koi fish have a long lifespan. Although the average is two or three decades, there are some that outlive humans! These stunning and well-liked fish are serene and brin ...
Fitz Attends the Great British Koi Show(Post)At the end of August, Fitz traveled to the UK to meet up with Tim Waddington, from Quality Nishikigoi and Masaru Saito, from Shintaro Koi Farm, to attend and assist with The Great British Koi Show. T ...
How To Care For Koi Fish(Post)Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a pro koi fish caretaker? Feeding them is easy, but koi fish do have special characteristics that, combined with their expensive price tags, make them requ ...
How Big Will Your Koi Fish Grow?(Post)Koi fish are one of the largest species in the world that is kept in ponds. In an environment that is correctly maintained, such as a large aquatic space with conditions that are completely pristine ...
The 2025 All American Koi Show Recap – Las Vegas, NV(Post)The desert was buzzing with koi fever as the 2025 All American Koi Show made its splash in Las Vegas, NV—bringing together the best in the hobby from around the globe. From elite koi and cuttin ...
Koi Fish Colors and Patterns: What Do They Mean?(Post)Koi fish are not only exquisite additions to ponds, but they also carry rich symbolism alongside their beauty. Their intricate patterns and colors hold meaning, especially with the Japanese, who rega ...
An Introduction To Butterfly Koi(Post)Butterfly koi are a distinct variety of koi which are prized by those who are looking for something different. They come in a variety of patterns and sizes, all of which display a vibrant color. To l ...
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 ...
Koi Shipment Season Recap: We Lost Count!(Post)Back-to-Back Shipments? You Bet. With shipments arriving in rapid succession, our team has been running at full speed—unboxing, acclimating, and preparing koi for quarantine and distribution a ...
The Art of Koi in Japan: Tradition, Beauty, and Passion(Post)In the misty mountains of Niigata, where the air hums with tradition, a thousand mud ponds reflect the sky. This is the birthplace of Japanese koi—the koi capital of the world. Here, beauty, cu ...
What Do Koi Fish Eat?(Post)Not only are koi fish beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! ...
Warning Signs That Your Koi Are Ill(Post)Koi are one of the most popular species of fish to be kept in ponds and water gardens. They are also extremely costly to acquire, which means the consequences of them becoming sick are devastating, p ...
Koi Fest 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever(Post)Milford, NJ – Fitz's Fish Ponds proudly announces the return of Koi Fest 2026, taking place Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026, at its headquarters in Milford, New Jersey. Now in ...
How Big Can Koi Carps Grow?(Post)Koi carp is one of the larger species of fish that are kept in ponds, and owners want them to get as large as possible. To achieve this, there are a number of factors you’ll need to consider, i ...