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Are Submerged Plants Good For Your Pond?(Post)
Every pond needs submerged plants for a number of reasons. Surface and floating plants like hyacinth and water lilies add beauty and pops of color to your underwater garden. Just like any other plants
Plants That Will Naturally Clear Your Pond Water(Post)Duck Potato, American Pondweed, and Pickerel Weed are the three pond plants most often used to keep pond water clear, because they pull the dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus out of the water that wou
Sturgeon: A Unique Pond Addition(Post)Sturgeon, with their prehistoric appearance and graceful swimming, have been captivating fish enthusiasts for centuries. Known for their cartilaginous skeletons and long lifespans, these fish have a r
Koi Fest 2025: Behind the Scenes of the Biggest Koi Event in America(Post)Every August, our farm in Milford becomes something extraordinary. What began four years ago as an idea for an end-of-season sale has grown into Koi Fest — the largest koi event in the United States.
Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pond(Post)Mosquitoes are unpleasant, and like many things in life that are unpleasant – they are tough to get rid of. Mosquitoes are attracted to stationary bodies of water and this is precisely what ponds and
Why Pond Fish Sometimes Become Dormant(Post)When pond and aquarium experts use the term “dormant” to describe fish, many novice fish owners don’t know what they’re referring to, but below is a detailed description of this phenomenon, whether or
When Should You Change Pond Water?(Post)Most pond owners, even beginners, are aware of the importance of changing the water and water quality. But when should it be done? How often? And is it possible to overdo it? Below is a comprehensive
FFP AQUARIUMS & AQUASCAPING GRAND OPENING IN GREEN BROOK, NJ(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds, a leading name in the pond industry, celebrated the grand opening of its dedicated Aquariums & Aquascaping store within the flagship Green Brook Retail Pond Store on January 20 and
Announcing Koi Fest 2025: Koi, Community & Culture(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds is excited to announce the return of its signature annual event, Koi Fest 2025, taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the FFP Farm in Milford, New Jersey. Now in its fourth y
What Do Grass Carp Eat?(Post)Grass carp are plant-eating fish that primarily feed on aquatic vegetation, especially soft submerged plants and tender pond weeds. That feeding behavior is why they’re often considered for private po
Low Maintenance, High Reward: Keeping Neocaridina Shrimp in Bowls(Post)A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Neocaridina Shrimp Care One of our signature offerings at Fitz’s Fish Ponds Aquariums & Aquascaping is our collection of take-home aquariums, including our popular shrimp
Parasitic Worms in Ponds(Post)Parasitic worms are a serious concern for pond owners and aquarists. Among the most notorious is the Camallanus worm, a fish worm parasite that grows over 6–12 weeks and becomes visible protruding fr
Summer Koi Pond Water Quality Guide(Post)Summer can be one of the most rewarding seasons for koi owners, but it can also be one of the riskiest for pond water quality. Warm weather increases fish activity, feeding, and waste output while low
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 to Winterize a Koi Pond(Post)Winter isn’t the season that “kills fish.” Winter is the season that exposes everything that got ignored during the busy months: soft sludge on the bottom, clogged intakes, leaves tucked into corners,