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How We Transport Koi Fish: A Behind-the-Scenes Look(Post)
Moving koi isn’t a toss-them-in-a-container type of job. Every part of the trip needs planning, calm handling, proper equipment, and a system that keeps things organized from the first net to t ...
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 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 ...
FFP Aquariums & Aquascaping Debuts at Koi Fest 2024(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) proudly unveiled its newest department, FFP Aquariums and Aquascaping, at Koi Fest 2024, held on Saturday, August 24th. Although the stores, located within the ...
FFP Greenhouse Becomes a State-of-the-Art Koi House(Post)At Fitz’s Fish Ponds, innovation and adaptability are at the core of what we do. When the need for additional koi housing arose after a recent buying trip to Japan, our team took on an exciting ...
Backyard Stream Construction: How to Create a Flowing Oasis(Post)The sound of water is soothing, creating a sense of calm in any area. Creating a gentle stream in the backyard is a construction project that can bring a special touch to your outdoor retreat. A gent ...
Sustainable Landscaping: Conserve Water & Go Chemical-Free(Post)Water is essential to life. We drink it and use it for bathing, swimming and cleaning. We also waste it. Previous generations had to more with less, including water. I remembe ...
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 ...
How To Prevent Problems With Your Waterfalls(Post)Waterfalls are popular in ponds and water gardens, and for good reason. Falling water is visually appealing, produces a pleasant sound for the ears and keeps the water within the pond circulating whi ...
Koi Shipment Season Recap: “Shipment 4, 5, 6… 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 ...
Types of Koi: A Beginner's Guide to Varieties(Post)Additions to a pond are but a part of the beauty of koi; they also come in several patterns, colors, and types of scales, which you will find in the variety of breeds of Koi at Fitz Fish Ponds. To a ...
Are Submerged Plants A Good Idea For Your Water Garden?(Post)Many pond owners are fascinated with submerged plants and the role they play in the ecosystem. They include plants such as hyacinths and water lilies, and come in a rich variety of color and texture.
308 Boxes of Koi: Largest Koi Shipment to the US 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 ...
Japan Koi Buying Trip April 2022(Post)Fitz is back from Japan and has brought back tons of high end koi! He has visited over 20 breeders with the intent to buy koi for customers who have placed orders as well as stock up on the highest q ...
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 ...