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How Long Do Koi Live? Average Lifespan and Record Ages(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 brin ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Best Japanese Koi Fish Breeders We Work With(Post)A koi can look amazing in a photo and still disappoint in real life. Not because you picked the “wrong pattern,” but because the fish didn’t have the right foundation. Body structur ...
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 ...
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 ...
Koi Pond Water Parameters: Target Ranges and Testing(Post)A healthy koi pond doesn’t stay healthy on looks alone. Water can seem clear and still create stress for fish if the chemistry is drifting in the wrong direction. That’s why beginners nee ...
308 Boxes: Largest Koi Shipment from Japan to US(Post)On Jan 18th 2023 Fitz’s Fish Ponds received its largest shipment to date. It included 308 boxes with 2,992 koi. The entire shipment weighed 11 tons and contains some of the most beautiful koi t ...
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 ...
Create a Winter Safe Haven for Stress-Free 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 an ...
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 ...
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 ...
Keep Balance: Winter Feeding Tips for Japanese Koi(Post)As winter blankets our landscapes in frost and ice, it brings a shift in the care routine for our beloved Japanese Koi. One of the most crucial adjustments involves their diet. Contrary to popular be ...
What Do Koi Fish Represent? Symbolism, Meaning and Pond Appeal(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 ...