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How Many Koi Can a Pond Hold? Stocking a New Pond(Post)
If you’re wondering how many koi a pond can hold, a conservative starting point is roughly one mature koi for every 250 to 500 gallons of water. That range isn’t an absolute rule because ...
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 ...
FFP Revamps Peddler’s Village’s Beloved Pond(Post)Nestled in the heart of Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA, just steps away from Fitz’s Fish Ponds’ New Hope Retail Store, lies a now beautiful natural pond, that has become ...
How To Care For Koi Fish(Post)Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a pro koi fish caretaker? Feeding them is easy, but koi fish do have special characteristics that, combined with their expensive price tags, make them requ ...
Mid-Atlantic Koi Club Visits the FFP Farm in Milford, NJ(Post)On Saturday June 4th, The Mid-Atlantic Koi Club came to Fitz’s Farm in Milford, NJ. The MAKC consists of koi hobbyists that get together from all over the East Coast to learn from each other ab ...
Global Koi Insights: Fitz Visits an Aquatic Vet in Bali(Post)Earlier this year, CEO of Fitz’s Fish Ponds, Brian Fitzsimmons traveled across the world to continue expanding his knowledge of global koi keeping. During his travels he visited many Koi Farms ...
How a Pond Maintenance Service Extends the Life of Your Pond(Post)Having ponds on the property enhances its beauty and value, all while providing a natural habitat for various wildlife species. Additionally, if looked after responsibly, ponds remain a beautifully b ...
Koi Pond Water Parameters: Target Ranges and Testing(Post)A healthy koi pond doesn’t stay healthy on looks alone. Water can seem clear and still create stress for fish if the chemistry is drifting in the wrong direction. That’s why beginners nee ...
Global Koi Keeping: Fitz Meets an Aquatic Vet in Bali(Post)Earlier this year, CEO of Fitz’s Fish Ponds, Brian Fitzsimmons traveled across the world to continue expanding his knowledge of global koi keeping. During his travels he visited many Koi Farms ...
How to Create a Low-Maintenance Aquascape(Post)A well-designed aquascape works just as well with a simple and easy-to-maintain one as it does with a complex setup. For beginners, it makes for a great calming centerpiece that adds to the beauty of ...
What to Expect from a Professional Koi Pond Cleaning Service(Post)While adding a backyard pond may require more from you in terms of upkeep, it definitely gives your outdoor space a unique peaceful vibe. As time goes by, organic waste, debris, and algae buildup, wh ...
Sustainable Landscaping: Conserve Water & Go Chemical-Free(Post)Water is essential to life. We drink it and use it for bathing, swimming and cleaning. We also waste it. Previous generations had to more with less, including water. I remembe ...
Project Spotlight: A One-of-a-Kind Custom Koi Pond & Water Feature in Virginia(Post)Two streams. An infinity edge. Massive waterfalls. Crystal-clear water. And a koi pond designed to flow through the architecture of a dream home. Some projects challenge you to rethink what a backyar ...
Warning Signs That Your Koi Are Ill(Post)Koi are one of the most popular species of fish to be kept in ponds and water gardens. They are also extremely costly to acquire, which means the consequences of them becoming sick are devastating, p ...
SUSTAINABLE SUMMED UP: PERCEPTIONS(Post)Our perceptions are based on experiences, beliefs and data gathered. We are constantly bombarded with information. It’s tough to filter the good from the bad. For example, we ...