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Fish Disease Spotlight: HITH(Post)
HITH, or Hole in the Head, is a debilitating disease common in freshwater species. It has a number of potential causes and can lead to fatalities, but owners who catch and treat it early can save th ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Pickerel(Post)Pickerel is a plant which can be found naturally throughout North America and is attractive due to its flowers which are spiked and blue. It blooms from the early part of summer until fall but must ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Perch(Post)Perch are a species of fish which thrive in freshwater, a member of the Percidae family. There are over six thousand varieties which are divided into more than one hundred and fifty subgroups, meani ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Goby(Post)Although most gobies are marine species, there are some that can thrive in freshwater ponds. In this regard, they provide a number of advantages, including hardiness, a small size, can interact ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...