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How Snails Can Benefit Your Pond(Post)
Ponds and water gardens can host a variety of animals, including fish, turtles, ducks and frogs. But one animal that many pond owners overlook are snails. As children many of us saw snails as being g ...
Adding Sturgeon To Your Pond(Post)Sturgeon is a family of fish that can be divided into twenty seven species. They are considered by many experts to be primitive fish since they display characteristics which have largely not changed ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Velvet Disease(Post)Velvet Disease, which is Also known as Gold Dust Disease, is an affliction that is common among fish held in both aquariums and ponds. It is particularly dangerous because it can strike imperceptibl ...
The Most Common Fish Problems You Might Have To Tackle(Post)Fish are susceptible to a number of different diseases that both pond and aquarium owners must be aware of. The six most common fish problems include anchor worms, bacteria, fish lice, fungus, skin p ...
Essential Koi Pond Accessories for a Thriving Ecosystem(Post)A thriving koi pond is not just water but an ecological system dependent on proper koi pond accessories for clean water and healthy fish. Proper use of essentials like pond filters, aerators, and UV ...
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 ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Pox(Post)Fish pox, which is also called carp pox, is a disease which commonly afflicts both koi and goldfish. Like many other illnesses, prevention is better than treatment, and it is important to recognize t ...
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 ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Disease(Post)Gill Disease is an external infection which is common, particularly in warm water fish. As the name implies, it primarily affects the gills. Flavobacterium is the bacteria responsible for this afflic ...
Common Koi Diseases To Watch Out For(Post)Koi are exotic fish which can cost thousands of dollars to acquire. However, as with all fish, they are vulnerable to a number of koi diseases which can harm and kill them. Understanding these illnes ...
The Best Pond Temperatures By Season(Post)Maintaining the right temperature in your pond is absolutely essential. Certain species of plants and fish thrive at specific temperature ranges, and may become ill or die at others. To make matters ...
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 ...
Koi Fish Space Requirements: How Much Room Do They Need?(Post)Looking at koi fish can be delightful, but they do need ample room to swim and exercise. Lots of new pond owners don’t think about the space a koi needs and end up with overcrowded ponds that h ...
Best Practices for Quarantining Pond Fish(Post)Pond fish are susceptible to a number of diseases and other problems, and when detected they must be contained as quickly as possible. One way of preventing illness from spreading is through quaranti ...
Why Dragonflies Are Important For Ponds(Post)A common concern of pond owners, especially those living in tropical and semitropical climates, is the presence of mosquitoes and other pests. However, when water is correctly managed, not only will ...