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Pond Fish Spotlight: Fantail(Post)
Fantails are a type of goldfish which are well suited to beginners. They don’t require much maintenance, but should be given a sizeable space which is connected to a good filtration unit. Below ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Papyrus(Post)The papyrus plant functions well as a focal point within aquatic plant arrangements, especially when it is surrounded by shorter plants. Although papyrus flowers aren’t breathtaking, it is cons ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Dropsy(Post)Dropsy can result from bacterial infection and when fish have it their bodies will swell due to the growth of fluid within their tissue. This does tremendous damage and if left untreated it is very u ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Anacharis & Hornwort(Post)Anacharis and Hornwort are oxygenating vegetation, which means that they play an essential role in ponds, especially those that don’t use many filters or pumps. Experts recommend planting the ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning(Post)Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. Below is a description of this hazard, why it happ ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Mites(Post)Pond fish are vulnerable to a number of afflictions, one of which is Gill Mites. The disease results from a parasite that thrives on the blood of its victims, along with their skin particles. Fish ar ...
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 ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Tuberculosis(Post)Fish, as with all living organisms, are susceptible to a number of diseases. One such condition is fish tuberculosis. It is caused by mycobacteria, which may be present in the mulm or mud which forms ...
Project Spotlight: The FFP Barn Renovation!(Post)The barn at our FFP Headquarters went under major renovations and the results are simply beautiful! A new pergola and patio with synthetic turf, a water garden with a waterfall, an awesome outdoor ki ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Largemouth Bass(Post)A lot of pond owners are interested in keeping largemouth bass, especially for recreation. However, this particular species of fish requires a well-established pond maintenance strategy. You’v ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Mozambique Tilapia(Post)The Mozambique Tilapia is unique among pond fish due to its ability to consume string algae. It is a green slimy substance that most pond owners will encounter at some point. While there are many ap ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Marsh Marigold(Post)Those who live or have traveled to states in the Southeast or Midwestern U.S. might have noticed flowers with a yellow blossom which resembles a buttercup, which flourish between April and June eithe ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Mosaic Plant(Post)The mosaic plant is related to the genus Fittonia and is prized by many due to its stunning foliage and veins which are a combination of pink, white and red. The downside to this plant is that it ca ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Angel Fish(Post)The angel fish are some of the most elegant and beautiful freshwater fishes. Besides their astonishing coloration, they have a breathtaking aspect as well owing to their exquisitely executed movemen ...
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 ...