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Fish Disease Spotlight: Columnaris(Post)
Columnaris, which is also called cottonmouth, is an affliction which results from the aerobic bacteria Flavobacterium columnare. This bacterium is gram negative, common in water which is fresh and fr ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Argulus(Post)Argulus, which is also referred to as Fish Louse, is a parasite that is common among fish. It has the shape of a disc which is flattened, and resembles a crustacean. Upon becoming adults these parasi ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Exophthalmia(Post)Exophthalmia, also known as Popeye, is a type of disease in which the eyes of a fish will bulge out, and will appear cloudy or white. It may affect one eye or both simultaneously. It results from swe ...
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 ...
Why Stamped Concrete Boosts Curb Appeal(Post)One of the hottest trends among landscapers and property owners is stamped concrete. Below is a description of how it differs from standard concrete, and why adding it to your property will boost cu ...
What You Should Know About Black Colored Koi(Post)Koi come in a variety of colors and types, including orange, red, Gin Rin, and white. But one of the hottest new colors to be bred in these fish is black. Black colored koi, which are referred to as ...
An Inside Look At Wall Fountains(Post)The wall fountain is much simpler and subtle than the big water features most people are familiar with. It is also far more elegant than the typical garden fountain that is used to distribute wa ...
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 ...
What You Need To Know About Landscape Lighting(Post)Installing landscape lighting is one of the best ways to transform your backyard from basic to bling. It boosts your property’s visual appeal while highlighting the structural characteristics ...
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 ...
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 ...
FFP Team's Winter Japan Trip: AJKS(Post)All Japan Koi ShowThe FFP Team, Brian Fitzsimmons, Ryan Cardillo and AJ Mandell returned from Japan in early February. During the winter trip, the team attends the All Japan Koi Show which is one of ...
Top Reasons Why People Get Water Features(Post)Water features are growing in popularity among many homeowners, and there are a number of benefits you can gain by adding them. They are beautiful, will put you in touch with nature, and are both rew ...
Getting To Know Kohaku Koi Fish(Post)Kohaku koi fish is a Japanese species which is known for their white and red coloring. They may be scale less or scaled, and some patterns such as Tancho, where the fish’s body is white with a ...
Why You Should Waterproof Exterior Walls(Post)It is essential for ponds that use exterior or retaining walls to be waterproofed, as these structures will be directly exposed to rain and high humidity. Both the liquid and moisture will move thro ...