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What Do Koi Fish Represent?(Post)
Koi are among the most recognizable and admired fish in the world, not just because of their bright colors and graceful movements, but also because of the meaning people attach to them. For many pond
Winter Safe Haven for Koi(Post)As winter sets in, koi enthusiasts often find themselves grappling with concerns about the well-being of their prized fish. Two common worries that surface during this season are the stress on koi and
How Big Can Koi Carps Grow?(Post)Koi carp is one of the larger species of fish that are kept in ponds, and owners want them to get as large as possible. To achieve this, there are a number of factors you’ll need to consider, includin
The Art of Koi in Japan: Tradition, Beauty, and Passion(Post)In the misty mountains of Niigata, where the air hums with tradition, a thousand mud ponds reflect the sky. This is the birthplace of Japanese koi—the koi capital of the world. Here, beauty, culture,
Koi Fest 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever(Post)Milford, NJ – Fitz's Fish Ponds proudly announces the return of Koi Fest 2026, taking place Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026, at its headquarters in Milford, New Jersey. Now in its fif
Koi Fest 2024: Our Biggest Celebration Yet(Post)A Spectacular Celebration of Koi and Community at Fitz’s Fish Ponds Farm Fitz’s Fish Ponds Farm in Milford, NJ, was the place to be on Saturday, August 24th, as koi enthusiasts from across the world
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
Second Massive Koi Shipment Arrives at FFP Farm(Post)January 16th marked an exciting day at Fitz’s Fish Ponds as we received our second major koi shipment of the year! Despite the frigid 25-degree weather and even some snowfall, our dedicated team worke
Knockout Delivery: FFP Delivers Koi to Jake Paul(Post)The team at Fitz's Fish Ponds, accompanied by The Koi Partner, Yvo De Wal, embarked on an epic journey to deliver a selection of stunning koi fish to boxing phenomenon Jake Paul at his lavish mansion
Grand Champion at the 71st Nagaoka Koi Show(Post)Fitz's Fish Ponds is thrilled to announce an extraordinary achievement: the Grand Champion title at the prestigious 71st Nagaoka Koi Show, held in Nagaoka City, Japan. This year’s winning koi is a stu
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
Pond Digger Podcast Dives into Koi Fest 2024 with Fitz & AJ(Post)Eric Triplett, host of The Pond Digger Podcast, recently sat down with Brian Fitzsimmons and AJ Mandell of Fitz's Fish Ponds to discuss the highly anticipated annual Koi Fest event. This year, Eric wi
Recap: 54th All Japan Koi Show Trip to Japan(Post)Fitz and the Koi Trips team recently returned from their most recent Koi Trip to Japan, featuring the renowned All Japan Koi Show, one of the most prestigious events in the world of koi. Held at Tokyo
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 arrived fi
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