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Need To Balance Your Ecosystem Pond?(Post)
Maintaining balance or equilibrium within an ecosystem pond is essential; otherwise it will succumb to the effects of entropy, or increasing disorder and decline. Given the high cost involved with in ...
Project Spotlight: "The Formal": A Koi Showcase(Post)This formal, dedicated koi pond took us out to Fort Lee, New Jersey where our hardscaping team had an incredible opportunity to showcase our sleek stonework. We designed and constructed a formal pond ...
Pond Cleaning Isn't As Easy As You Think!(Post)Many pond owners, particularly those who are new to the hobby, underestimate the importance of pond cleaning. Ponds are complex ecosystems which are subject to the laws of entropy and if they are not ...
How To Manage Duckweed in Your Pond(Post)Although many pond owners like duckweed due to its beauty, and the manner in which it propagates, it can become a problem over time if not properly managed. Some variants of duckweed don’t have ...
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 ...
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 ...
What It Takes To Winterize A Water Garden(Post)Water gardens which are installed in the northern hemisphere must be properly winterized each year. Water garden winterization is a process that requires experience, knowledge and patience, and below ...
How to Winterize a Koi Pond: A Complete Cold-Weather Survival Guide(Post)Winter isn’t the season that “kills fish.” Winter is the season that exposes everything that got ignored during the busy months: soft sludge on the bottom, clogged intakes, leaves t ...
Why Is It Not Ideal To Switch Off Your Waterfall During The Night?(Post)It is natural to want to keep your pond or water garden as energy efficient as possible. This has left some enthusiasts wandering if it’s possible to slash their energy costs by turning of ...
Essential Tips for a Stunning Koi Pond Design(Post)Building a koi pond is not just a “weekend project”—it requires creativity and accuracy. An amazing koi pond captures nature’s beauty nestled within thoughtfully and carefull ...
Getting Ready For Fall Pond Maintenance(Post)Fall is an important time of the year for anyone who owns a pond. It is a sign that winter is coming and if you value your plants and fish, you’ll prepare for it accordingly. Below are some fal ...
Project Spotlight: Formal Dedicated Koi Pond(Post)“10,000 Gallon Formal Dedicated Koi Pond built by Fitz Fish Ponds in Kinnelon, New Jersey” Fitz’s Fish Ponds started building this project in the summer of 2018. This customer, who ...
Inspiring Students with Koi Keeping at Garnet Valley Middle School(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds, a premier name in pond construction, is proud to announce that AJ Mandell, Director of Koi Sales, recently visited Garnet Valley Middle School in Glen Mills, PA, to deliver a ...
How To Properly Maintain Your UV Pond Bulb(Post)Many pond owners wander if their UV bulbs can be reused from one winter to the next. These bulbs are one of the best tools you can use against water discoloration and the issues which are associated ...
How To Keep A Koi Pond Safe During Freezing Weather(Post)Freezing weather changes everything for a koi pond. The water slows down. The fish slow down. Equipment that worked all summer perfectly suddenly faces a new set of challenges. Ice forms across the s ...