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What You Should Know About Watercress(Post)
Watercress is an aquatic plant that has played a key role in multiple civilizations throughout history. Also known as Nasturtium, it has a number of benefits which made it valuable to the ancients, a ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Lymphocystis(Post)Lymphocystis is a virus which afflicts fish, especially freshwater species. The good news is that unlike most viral diseases, which are untreatable and often fatal, Lymphocystis like Costia can be ma ...
Magnificent Property Makeover in Manalapan, NJ(Post)This project is a reflection of a full Fitz's Fish Ponds team effort. The project began with a collaboration between our landscape team and pond construction team and then led to our service tea ...
The Best Japanese Koi Fish Breeders We Work With(Post)A koi can look amazing in a photo and still disappoint in real life. Not because you picked the “wrong pattern,” but because the fish didn’t have the right foundation. Body structur ...
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 ...
FFP’s Fish Health Team Attends the 2025 AAFV Conference(Post)The Fitz’s Fish Ponds’ Fish Health Team experienced a change of pace from October 12-16, swimming over the GW Bridge to attend the 2025 American Association of Fish Veterinarians (AAFV) a ...
How to Choose the Right Pond Heater for Your Koi Pond(Post)As temperatures drop, maintaining a stable water temperature in your koi pond becomes crucial for the health and well-being of your fish. A pond heater is an essential tool to prevent extreme tempera ...
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 Set Up a Freshwater Planted Aquarium: A Beginner’s Guide(Post)Along with being an exquisite aesthetic feature of your home, a fully planted freshwater aquarium offers a fully enveloping and rewarding hobby that brings a part of nature indoors. Looking at the p ...
Are Submerged Plants Good For Your Pond?(Post)Every pond needs submerged plants for a number of reasons. Surface and floating plants like hyacinth and water lilies add beauty and pops of color to your underwater garden. Just like any other plant ...
Why Should You Add Submerged Plants Into Your Pond?(Post)Many pond owners overlook submerged plants because they don’t provide the visual appeal of surface plants such as hyacinths or water lilies. However, there are a number of key benefits that sub ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Ultimate Guide To Buying Koi Fish Online(Post)Adding koi to a pond sounds simple at first. Pick a fish you like, bring it home, and let it settle in. Real pond ownership doesn’t work that way. Koi grow, change, develop, and place real dema ...
Preventing Fish Kills During The Winter(Post)Pond fish can be expensive to acquire and care for, especially species such as koi. Therefore, when these fish succumb to disease or predation, the consequences can be devastating, especially if the ...