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The Relationship Between Snakes and Ponds(Post)
A healthy pond will attract all sorts of animals, from dragon flies to ducks. While many of these species will enthrall pond owners, there are some that won’t, and one of the best examples is ...
Do Aquarium Plants Need Fertilizer?(Post)Creating a successful aquascape goes beyond its beautiful layout. It also requires knowledge of the growth and nutrition of aquatic plants. The careful arrangement of driftwood, rocks, and substrate ...
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 ...
Attracting Frogs To Your Pond(Post)One sign that you’ve built a successful pond is the presence of wildlife which is attracted to it. One animal in particular that many people want to attract are pond frogs. These amphibians beg ...
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 ...
Aquascaping 101 Class at Fitz’s Fish Ponds in Green Brook(Post)Have you ever looked at a beautifully crafted planted aquarium and wondered how the heck anyone could do that? Have you ever tried to recreate one of these aquascapes with little to no success? If so ...
Tips For Using Nature To Protect Your Garden From Pests(Post)Anyone who owns a garden will have to deal with pests eventually, but the chemical products sold on the market are not a long term solution. To be sure, they will eradicate the offenders, but at the ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Dropsy(Post)Dropsy can result from bacterial infection and when fish have it their bodies will swell due to the growth of fluid within their tissue. This does tremendous damage and if left untreated it is very u ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning(Post)Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. Below is a description of this hazard, why it happ ...
Understanding Pond Excavations(Post)A necessary aspect of pond construction is the removal of dirt and other material, which is known as excavation. However, while this may seem like Ponds 101, there is a lot more involved than merely ...
What Is Aquascaping? A Beginner’s Guide(Post)Aquascaping is a fusion of art and the science of arrangement. Its layout processes can be compared to those of a photographer or painter, as they have the same principles. Color, texture, and struct ...
FFP’s Fish Health Team Attends the 2025 AAFV Conference(Post)The Fitz’s Fish Ponds’ Fish Health Team experienced a change of pace from October 12-16, swimming over the GW Bridge to attend the 2025 American Association of Fish Veterinarians (AAFV) a ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: HITH(Post)HITH, or Hole in the Head, is a debilitating disease common in freshwater species. It has a number of potential causes and can lead to fatalities, but owners who catch and treat it early can save th ...
The Benefits Of Constructing Floating Islands in Your Pond(Post)There are a number of ways in which backyard ponds can be designed, and one option is the addition of a floating island. While this design feature requires lots of space and a larger pond than usual ...
How To Save Water By Preventing Runoff(Post)A growing number of people around the world are becoming aware of the importance of water conservation. Less than 5 percent of Earth’s water is usable to humans, so using it responsibly is impo ...