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How To Keep A Koi Pond Safe During Freezing Weather(Post)
Freezing weather changes everything for a koi pond. The water slows down. The fish slow down. Equipment that worked all summer perfectly suddenly faces a new set of challenges. Ice forms across the s ...
FFP Hosts 2nd Annual Koi Fest!(Post)Koi Fest 2023 blew us at FFP out of the water! This was an all hands on deck event for us and we couldn’t have been happier to host all of you at our FFP Farm in Milford, NJ! Our VIP guests arr ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Major Wins at the 2026 All Japan Young Koi Show(Post)HIMEJI, JAPAN — March 2026 — Fitz’s Fish Ponds proudly announces outstanding results from the prestigious 42nd All Japan Young Koi Show, held March 21–22, 2026, at Himeji Cast ...
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 ...
Inspiring Students with Koi at Garnet Valley MS(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds, a premier name in pond construction, is proud to announce that AJ Mandell, Director of Koi Sales, recently visited Garnet Valley Middle School in Glen Mills, PA, to deliver a ...
Common Koi Diseases To Watch Out For(Post)Koi are exotic fish which can cost thousands of dollars to acquire. However, as with all fish, they are vulnerable to a number of koi diseases which can harm and kill them. Understanding these illnes ...
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 ...
The Importance of Cold Water Fish Food(Post)While it may be hard to believe at first, almost everything that occurs in your pond will be influenced by metabolism. Specifically, the quality of the water is determined by the metabolism of the fi ...
Essential Koi Pond Accessories for a Thriving Ecosystem(Post)A thriving koi pond is not just water but an ecological system dependent on proper koi pond accessories for clean water and healthy fish. Proper use of essentials like pond filters, aerators, and UV ...
Recap: 54th All Japan Koi Show Trip to Japan(Post)Fitz and the Koi Trips team recently returned from their most recent Koi Trip to Japan, featuring the renowned All Japan Koi Show, one of the most prestigious events in the world of koi. Held at Toky ...
Transforming a Landscape into a Koi Haven in NJ(Post)In the heart of this ambitious project in Howell, NJ lies a vision to craft more than just a pond - it's about creating a dedicated sanctuary for koi, a space where beauty meets functionality. This&n ...