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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 ...
Master Aquascaping: Beginner-Friendly Class (Aquascaping 101)(Post)Our first Aquascaping 101 class on December 14th was a huge success! This intimate workshop introduced a group of enthusiastic beginners to the fundamentals of aquascaping. Participants left feeling ...
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 ...
FFP Teams Up with The Scout Guide Two Rivers and the Shore(Post)In March of 2022 Fitz’s Fish Ponds opened the Colts Neck Retail Store Location. In our short time there we are finding the Colts Neck and shore community to be one that truly values local busin ...
How Snails Can Benefit Your Pond(Post)Ponds and water gardens can host a variety of animals, including fish, turtles, ducks and frogs. But one animal that many pond owners overlook are snails. As children many of us saw snails as being g ...
How to Use Driftwood in Aquascaping: A Full Guide(Post)When designing a stunning planted aquarium, hardscape is the foundation of your aquascape. Hardscaping refers to the wood and stone elements that add structure, depth, and visual impact to your aquar ...
FFP Hosts 2nd Annual Koi Fest!(Post)Koi Fest 2023 blew us at FFP out of the water! This was an all hands on deck event for us and we couldn’t have been happier to host all of you at our FFP Farm in Milford, NJ! Our VIP guests arr ...
How To Attract Ducks To Your Natural Pond(Post)Pond ducks are a very pleasant sight in any pond. Their appearance shows that it has been maintained in a manner that makes it attractive to wildlife. For those who want to attract ducks, below are s ...
How To Add A More Natural Touch To Your Water Feature(Post)The most common thing people are looking for when they decide to build their water feature is that they want the feature to look natural. A natural water feature is one of the most popular styles of ...
What You Should Know About Watercress(Post)Watercress is an aquatic plant that has played a key role in multiple civilizations throughout history. Also known as Nasturtium, it has a number of benefits which made it valuable to the ancients, a ...
How Ponds Benefit From Pre-filtration(Post)Pond pumps are indispensable since they ensure the water is always moving. They do this through filtration, eliminating organic waste to ensure the ecosystem remains balanced. However, pre-filtratio ...
Your Pondless Water Feature Needs Regular Maintenance Too!(Post)A pondless water feature can make a spectacular addition to your water garden or pond. Examples of such items include a bird bath, bubbling rock or fountain or disappearing waterfall. These objects s ...
Get To Know The Most Popular Aquatic Plants For Ponds!(Post)A pond without plants is not really a pond… doesn't it just feel like a big puddle of water? In addition to the aesthetic appeal, adding popular aquatic plants will provide many other benefits ...
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 ...
Project Spotlight: "The Boulder Beauty"(Post)This project took us out to a beautiful home in Princeton, NJ where we reshaped an entire backyard. The yard was originally filled with boulders and steeply slopes down– this space took some se ...