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Pond Plant Spotlight: Purple Pitcher Plant(Post)
Also referred to as the north pitcher plant, this species can make a great addition to your water garden or pond. The perennial plant has a vibrant color like water lilies, is simple to grow and is e ...
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 ...
Project Spotlight: Formal Dedicated Koi Pond(Post)“10,000 Gallon Formal Dedicated Koi Pond built by Fitz Fish Ponds in Kinnelon, New Jersey” Fitz’s Fish Ponds started building this project in the summer of 2018. This customer, who ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: 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 protru ...
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 ...
Is Sunlight Good For Your Pond Fish?(Post)Many new pond owners are concerned about the effects of sunlight for pond fish. This is an important issue, and the solution will depend on various factors. Sunlight can be beneficial to your fish, b ...
7 Awesome Bubbling Rocks To Inspire Your Next Water Feature(Post)Bubbling rocks serve a number of important roles. First, they control the flow of water and can be used to move it in interesting and unique ways. Secondly, they make the pond visually interesting an ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Variegated Water Celery(Post)Variegated water celery is an outstanding plant, especially near the edges of water features, waterfalls or stream beds. It can be contained within the bio filter and the upper region of the pond whe ...
Product Spotlight: The Evolution Aqua Tempest Filter(Post)If you own a koi pond, you already know clear water doesn’t happen on its own. Fish waste, uneaten food, fine debris, and organic buildup can all take a toll on water quality. A pond may still ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Swim Bladder Disorder(Post)Swim bladder disorder is an ailment that is primarily seen in bettas or fantail goldfish but may appear in other species. The bladder of the fish won’t function properly, which makes it hard f ...