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FFP & Koi Trips USA at All Japan Koi Show 2025(Post)
The Fitz’s Fish Ponds/Koi Trips USA team recently attended the prestigious All Japan Koi Show 2025, held on January 25 and 26, 2025, at the Tokyo Ryutsu Center. All Japan Koi Show Awards 2025 - Phot
Why Use Poly Fish Holding Tanks(Post)Fish tanks made of polyethylene can be a great tool in the management of fish. This is because these tanks are robust and come in the form of round structure with a flat bottom that sits on a stand ma
FFP Fairfield's Spring Koi Kick Off! (Post)On April 1, 2023 The Fitz’s Fish Ponds Fairfield Retail Store held a Spring Koi Kick Off Event to start the season off right! Although the weather was less than ideal in the morning, it did not sway a
How We Transport Koi Fish(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 the fina
Outdoor Fountain Troubleshooting(Post)Many people love the sound of running water and there are a large variety of different water features or outdoor fountains you can find to give you the exact effect you want. However, just as your gar
How Long Do Koi Live? Lifespan & Records(Post)It is difficult to believe, but koi fish have a long lifespan. Although the average is two or three decades, there are some that outlive humans! These stunning and well-liked fish are serene and bring
Back to Japan for the Koi Fall Harvest!(Post)From October 16th- November 16th Fitz and the FFP Team traveled back to Japan for the Fall Harvest. Ryan Cardillo returned back for his third trip and AJ Mandell went for the first time. It was an ama
Types of Koi Fish: A Visual Guide(Post)Koi fish are grouped into varieties by color, pattern, scale type and fin shape. The best known are the Gosanke, or "big three": Kohaku (white with red), Taisho Sanke (white with red and black) and Sh
Koi Fish Colors and Their Meanings(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 regar
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 challe
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 New Hope and Gre
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 the Unit
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 remember taking Florida show
Prevent & 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 dise
Backyard Stream Construction Guide(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 gentl