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One Year Later: How the Vaynerchuk Recreation Pond Has Come to Life(Post)
One year after Fitz’s Fish Ponds completed the transformation of Sasha Vaynerchuk’s massive backyard pond, the project has evolved into something even more impressive. What was once a muddy, underperf
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 arrived fi
Adding Fathead Minnows To Your Pond(Post)Fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) are a small, fast-reproducing forage fish used to feed bass and bluegill in stocked ponds. Most owners stock 1,000 to 2,000 per surface acre, in fall or early spr
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 arrived fi
Essential Koi Pond Accessories(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 c
Koi Fish Colors and Their Meanings(Post)Koi fish are not only exquisite additions to ponds, but they also carry rich symbolism alongside their beauty. Their intricate patterns and colors hold meaning, especially with the Japanese, who regar
From Lily Pond Emporium to Fitz’s Fish Ponds: Celebrating a New Chapter in Mount Holly, NJ(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds celebrated the grand opening of its Mount Holly, New Jersey, location on June 20, 2026, but the story behind the store began decades before the FFP name appeared on the building. For
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
Grass Carp in Ponds: Stocking & Permits(Post)Grass carp are a vegetarian pond fish stocked to control submerged aquatic weeds such as hydrilla, elodea, pondweed and coontail. They graze plants down without stirring up mud, and they leave other f
Water Quality: The Key to Healthy Koi(Post)Most pond owners come to have a passion not only for the aesthetic of their pond, but also for the aquatic life that inhabits it. At Fitz’s Fish Ponds our passion lies with Japanese Koi and over the
Placing Turtles in Your Backyard Pond(Post)Turtles can share a backyard pond with fish, but they need a pond built for them: varied water depth, a dry basking area, a puncture-resistant liner and more filtration than a fish-only pond. This gui
Product Spotlight: The Evolution Aqua Tempest Filter(Post)If you own a koi pond, you already know clear water doesn’t happen on its own. Fish waste, uneaten food, fine debris, and organic buildup can all take a toll on water quality. A pond may still be runn
Pond Filter Media Explained: K1, K1 Micro, and K3+(Post)A clear pond doesn’t happen by chance. Good circulation, steady maintenance, and the right filter setup all play a part, yet the media inside the filter often does the real heavy lifting. That’s where