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Tackling Fin Rot In Your Pond Fish(Post)
If you have chosen to have a pond in your outside space, you are likely to have also chosen to stock it with ornamental fish, koi or the many other types of fish. Whilst you can easily look after the ...
Pond Filter Media Explained: K1, K1 Micro, and K3+(Post)A clear pond doesn’t happen by chance. Good circulation, steady maintenance, and the right filter setup all play a part, yet the media inside the filter often does the real heavy lifting. That& ...
How Big Should a Koi Pond Be? Gallons, Depth & Stocking(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 ...
Koi Fish Care Mistakes That You Should Avoid(Post)Water garden enthusiasts prefer adding Koi fish to their pond because they are extremely low maintenance and survive just about any climatic conditions. More so, these underwater creatures are a ...
Designing A Pond Waterfall: Sound, Scale, And Flow(Post)A great pond waterfall should feel like it belongs in the landscape. It should sound pleasant, look proportional to the pond, and move enough water to support the health of the entire ecosystem. The ...
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 ...
Grass Carp for Ponds: How Many to Stock, Cost & Permits(Post)Grass carp are a vegetarian pond fish stocked to control submerged aquatic weeds such as hydrilla, elodea, pondweed and coontail. They graze plants down without stirring up mud, and they leave other ...
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 th ...
Getting Ready For Fall Pond Maintenance(Post)Fall is an important time of the year for anyone who owns a pond. It is a sign that winter is coming and if you value your plants and fish, you’ll prepare for it accordingly. Below are some fal ...
What Do Grass Carp Eat? Pond Diet And Weed Control Guide(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 pri ...
Why Quality O-rings are Important(Post)O-rings are the small rubber rings that can be seen on the pond filter or pump. They act as a seal which ensures the pump is both water and airtight. However, if the o-ring is low in quality or faul ...
Why Should You Perform Pond Water Testing?(Post)Many people will not really give much thought to how much maintenance a pond needs. However, keeping your pond looking so vital and teeming with life requires some effort. One of the most important p ...
Are Submerged Plants A Good Idea For Your Water Garden?(Post)Many pond owners are fascinated with submerged plants and the role they play in the ecosystem. They include plants such as hyacinths and water lilies, and come in a rich variety of color and texture.
How To Prevent Problems With Your Waterfalls(Post)Waterfalls are popular in ponds and water gardens, and for good reason. Falling water is visually appealing, produces a pleasant sound for the ears and keeps the water within the pond circulating whi ...
Piscataway, NJ Water Garden Center(Page)If you’re looking for a company to construct your pond, you have come to the right place! Fitz’s Fish Ponds provides exceptional pond construction and maintenance, and landscaping service ...