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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 ...
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 ...
Back to Japan’s Koi Capital for the Fall Harvest(Post)The Fitz’s Fish Ponds Team recently concluded their highly successful 4th Koi Fall Harvest Trip to the Yamakoshi Mountains in Niigata, Japan. Led by CEO Brian Fitzsimmons, Retail Manage ...
Exclusive Dainichi Koi Shipment: 104 Boxes Arrive at FFP(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) has received their first shipment from the autumn harvest in Japan, featuring stunning specimens from Dainichi Koi Farm, one of the most prestigious koi breeders in ...
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, E ...
The Ultimate Guide To Buying Koi Fish Online(Post)Adding koi to a pond sounds simple at first. Pick a fish you like, bring it home, and let it settle in. Real pond ownership doesn’t work that way. Koi grow, change, develop, and place real dema ...
A Guide to the Best Koi Decorations(Post)Creating and building a koi pond involves much more than just the fish. While they are the primary focus, you’ll want to create an environment that is enjoyable for the fish and peaceful for yo ...
How to Tell the Gender of a Koi Fish Like a Pro(Post)Identifying the gender of koi fish might not be the top priority for pond owners. However, as koi mature and show different behaviors, understanding their gender becomes essential for their care and ...
The Pond Digger Podcast Features Koi Trips USA(Post)Koi Trips USA, recorded live at the prestigious All American Koi Show. This special episode showcases a panel of renowned koi enthusiasts and professionals, including Brian Fitzsimmons and AJ Mandell ...
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 ...
Water Quality: The Key to Healthy Koi(Post)Most pond owners come to have a passion not only for the aesthetic of their pond, but also for the aquatic life that inhabits it. At Fitz’s Fish Ponds our passion lies with Japanese Koi a ...
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 ...
The Process of Shipping Koi from Japan to Fitz’s Fish Ponds(Post)Winter marks an important season for Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) — koi shipping season. Each year, the team travels to Japan to select top-quality koi from Niigata's renowned breeders. The pr ...
Back to Japan: Releasing the Koi in Shintaro Mud Ponds(Post)This year, Fitz of Fitz’s Fish Ponds had a new reason to return to Japan this Spring! Kenske, son of Masaru Saito of Shintaro Koi Farm, got married and Fitz flew out to celebrate with the Saito ...
Behind the Scenes: FFP & Luke’s Goldies in Japan’s Koi World(Post)In September 2025, YouTube influencer Luke of Luke’s Goldies embarked on a journey to Japan that would forever change his perspective on the world of fish—known to millions as the “ ...