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Pondscaping Ideas For Your Inspiration(Post)
There is no limit to the many ways pondscaping can be used to enhance your pond or water garden. When the right ideas are implemented pollinators such as butterflies and bees will be attracted to your
Fish Disease Spotlight: Lymphocystis(Post)Lymphocystis is a virus which afflicts fish, especially freshwater species. The good news is that unlike most viral diseases, which are untreatable and often fatal, Lymphocystis like Costia can be man
Why Stone Makes An Excellent Bottom Medium In Ponds(Post)Stones can greatly benefit backyard ponds, especially when they are placed on the bottom. The best types of stones are river pebbles which are rounded, as they make an ideal medium. However, there are
Landscaping Tips For Using Flowers(Post)There is a great deal of skill and creativity involved with choosing the correct plant for the correct location in your landscape, and unfortunately many people get it wrong. Below is an overview of
Top Koi Fish Breeds at Fitz's Fish Ponds(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds has its very own farm located in Milford, NJ. In this farm, we house our Koi fish, keep products like our Evolution Aqua and Bermuda products store construction equipment. The fish
Pond Fish Spotlight: Largemouth Bass(Post)A lot of pond owners are interested in keeping largemouth bass, especially for recreation. However, this particular species of fish requires a well-established pond maintenance strategy. You’ve got t
How To Keep Pond Weeds Under Control(Post)Pond owners who are tired of removing weeds by hand will be pleased to learn that there are many ways to keep them under control without using manual labor. To do this effectively, you must first unde
FFP's Trade Show Tour!(Post)This past month our team has been incredibly busy traveling to various trade shows to not only continue to learn best practice in the industry but to also contribute to the industry presenting on aspe
Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Mites(Post)Pond fish are vulnerable to a number of afflictions, one of which is Gill Mites. The disease results from a parasite that thrives on the blood of its victims, along with their skin particles. Fish are
Cardinal Flowers for Your Pond(Post)The herbaceous plant known as cardinal flowers provide innumerable benefits to pond owners who are wise enough to stock it. It is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, and its bright red colorat
How To Get Rid Of Pond Leeches(Post)What Pond Leeches Are and Where They Live Roughly 700 leech species have been described. Most live in freshwater ponds, lakes and marshes, a smaller number live in the ocean and a few live on land. In
7 Most Common Pond Emergencies(Post)A pond is a complex system, and like all complex systems, it is subject to Murphy’s Law, a law which states that "anything that can go wrong will." When something bad happens to your pond, it can be d
The Process of Shipping Koi from Japan to Fitz’s Fish Ponds(Post)Winter marks an important season for Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) — koi shipping season. Each year, the team travels to Japan to select top-quality koi from Niigata's renowned breeders. The process of ship
Press Release: FFP Expands to Franklin, TN(Post)Exciting news for pond enthusiasts in Tennessee! Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest retail location in Franklin, TN, this spring. This expansion marks a signific
How To Use Dye Stain To Enhance Wood(Post)If you're looking to enhance wood with a deep, rich color that highlights the natural grain, a dye stain for wood is an excellent choice. Unlike pigment-based stains, wood dye stains penetrate deep i