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Keep Balance: Winter Feeding Tips for Japanese Koi(Post)
As winter blankets our landscapes in frost and ice, it brings a shift in the care routine for our beloved Japanese Koi. One of the most crucial adjustments involves their diet. Contrary to popular be ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Fantail(Post)Fantails are a type of goldfish which are well suited to beginners. They don’t require much maintenance, but should be given a sizeable space which is connected to a good filtration unit. Below ...
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 ...
How a Pond Maintenance Service Extends the Life of Your Pond(Post)Having ponds on the property enhances its beauty and value, all while providing a natural habitat for various wildlife species. Additionally, if looked after responsibly, ponds remain a beautifully b ...
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 ...
The Benefits of Electrofishing(Post)Electrofishing involves the distribution and generation of an electric field within pond water so that fish can be sampled. Electrofishing is usually done via boat and as such is geared towards larg ...
How To Use Beneficial Pond Bacteria Most Effectively(Post)One term that new pond owners will hear about frequently is beneficial bacteria. When most people think of bacteria, they think of the harmful variety, but some are positive and a necessity for the e ...
Is Your Waterfall Feature Aerating Your Water Garden Well?(Post)Some pond owners feel that their waterfall feature is sufficient aeration for their pond, but is it? As the waterfall churns and moves water by the gallons, it can certainly look like the pond is get ...
How to Prevent and Treat Common Aquarium Diseases(Post)Setting up an aquarium is fun, but fish need consistent care to stay healthy. Sometimes, despite all our efforts to keep an aquarium clean and fish properly fed, our fish get sick. Aquarium fish dis ...
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 ...
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 ...
Are Your Pond Fish Ready For Winter?(Post)Pond fish winterization procedures will depend on the depth and size of your pond, along with the equipment and the species of fish you have. Practices will also vary depending on the location of you ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Angel Fish(Post)The angel fish are some of the most elegant and beautiful freshwater fishes. Besides their astonishing coloration, they have a breathtaking aspect as well owing to their exquisitely executed movemen ...
How to Create a Low-Maintenance Aquascape(Post)A well-designed aquascape works just as well with a simple and easy-to-maintain one as it does with a complex setup. For beginners, it makes for a great calming centerpiece that adds to the beauty of ...
Water Quality: The Key to Healthy Koi(Post)Most pond owners come to have a passion not only for the aesthetic of their pond, but also for the aquatic life that inhabits it. At Fitz’s Fish Ponds our passion lies with Japanese Koi a ...