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FFP Expands to South Jersey, Acquires Lily Pond Emporium(Post)
Mount Holly, NJ – Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP), the nation’s premier koi and pond specialist, is proud to announce the acquisition of Lily Pond Emporium, a longstanding staple in the South Jersey pond and
Why Koi Jump Out of Ponds(Post)Concerns arise when koi unexpectedly jump out of the pond. Although uncommon, koi jumping can be a sign of a problem in the pond. Owning a pond raises specific questions. One of the most common concer
Why Use Poly Fish Holding Tanks(Post)Fish tanks made of polyethylene can be a great tool in the management of fish. This is because these tanks are robust and come in the form of round structure with a flat bottom that sits on a stand ma
Koi Pond Heaters for Winter: Heating vs. De-Icing(Post)A pond de-icer keeps an opening in ice; a pond heating system controls water temperature. They are not interchangeable. Before choosing equipment, decide whether your goal is winter gas exchange or ma
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 requi
FFP Fairfield's Spring Koi Kick Off! (Post)On April 1, 2023 The Fitz’s Fish Ponds Fairfield Retail Store held a Spring Koi Kick Off Event to start the season off right! Although the weather was less than ideal in the morning, it did not sway a
Winter Safe Haven for Koi(Post)As winter sets in, koi enthusiasts often find themselves grappling with concerns about the well-being of their prized fish. Two common worries that surface during this season are the stress on koi and
Can a Pondless Water Feature Run in Winter?(Post)Many people who own pondless water features are curious about whether or not they can be used during winter. While numerous experts will recommend deactivating such features for the winter season, it
Why Perform Pond Water Testing?(Post)Ponds and lakes will differ when it comes to their chemical composition, and this is true even when they are in close proximity to one another. Bodies of water, manmade or natural, are also subject to
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 app
Protecting Pond Fish From Extreme Heat(Post)Protecting pond fish from extreme heat is very important during the summer months. Heat waves can be hazardous to ponds because they cause increased evaporation and photosynthesis which is undesirable
Drip Irrigation: Pros and Cons(Post)Drip irrigation, which is also known as trickle irrigation, is one of the best ways to apply nutrients and water to crops, and below are some reasons why this is the case, along with some advantages
Adding Sturgeon To Your Pond(Post)Sturgeon is a family of fish that can be divided into twenty seven species. They are considered by many experts to be primitive fish since they display characteristics which have largely not changed s
What Should You Do About String Algae?(Post)String algae are an issue that every pond owner has to deal with. While algae is acceptable in small amounts, too much of it can be a cause for concern. Below are some things you should know about str
How To Conserve Water While Gardening(Post)Despite the fact that the Earth’s surface is covered in 70 percent water, only a tiny percentage of that is useable by humans. And unfortunately, even that tiny percentage is shrinking, leading to wa