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Don’t Neglect These Fall Pond Maintenance Tasks!(Post)
Fall is a time when many pond owners may find debris and leaves in their pond. This may clog up the pump and cause build-up. With the constant falling leaves in fall and the dropping temperatures, c ...
What Do Koi Fish Eat?(Post)Not only are koi fish beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! ...
How Wind Affects Ponds(Post)Wind can be good or bad for ponds, depending on the circumstances. Although wind provides oxygen, it might also cause degradation and ruin all your effort to care for your pond. Below are some addit ...
Adding Plants Into Your Pond Like A Pro(Post)If you have a pond the you will know that you need plants to keep the ecosystem healthy regardless of whether you have fish or not. Ponds attract lots of wildlife, such as newts, mayflies, frogs, etc ...
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 ...
9 of the Commonest Mistakes When Moving a Pond Indoors(Post)Moving a pond indoors seems like a straightforward seasonal shift, but there’s a lot more to it than scooping fish out and dropping them into a tub inside. Whether you’re preparing for ha ...
How to Add Aquatic Plants to Your Pond(Post)Adding different aquatic plants to your pond is an amazing way to make your water garden looks even more beautiful. But first, you need to make a plan how you are going to put in the right aquatic pl ...
Project Spotlight : "The Blend": A Fishless Pond and Retaining Wall(Post)This project featured beautiful hardscaping and a several tiered waterfall at house in Kinnelon, New Jersey. The front door entry way of this home is extremely unique in that a bridge travels over a ...
How to Calculate Your Pond’s Volume(Post)Understanding the volume of water in your pond is crucial for several reasons, from maintaining a healthy ecosystem to signing up for professional services. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help ...
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 ...
Project Spotlight : “The Blend”: A Fishless Pond and Retaining Wall(Post)This project featured beautiful hardscaping and a several tiered waterfall at house in Kinnelon, New Jersey. The front door entry way of this home is extremely unique in that a bridge travels over a ...
Aquascaping 101 Class at Fitz’s Fish Ponds in Green Brook(Post)Have you ever looked at a beautifully crafted planted aquarium and wondered how the heck anyone could do that? Have you ever tried to recreate one of these aquascapes with little to no success? If so ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Columnaris(Post)Columnaris, which is also called cottonmouth, is an affliction which results from the aerobic bacteria Flavobacterium columnare. This bacterium is gram negative, common in water which is fresh and fr ...
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 ...
Koi Fish Lifespan: How Long Do Koi Really Live?(Post)It is difficult to believe, but koi fish have a long lifespan. Although the average is two or three decades, there are some that outlive humans! These stunning and well-liked fish are serene and brin ...