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The Benefits Of Constructing Floating Islands in Your Pond(Post)
There are a number of ways in which backyard ponds can be designed, and one option is the addition of a floating island. While this design feature requires lots of space and a larger pond than usual ...
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 So ...
Which Types of Pond Filter Media Are Best?(Post)Filter media is the substance that can be found in the filter, and is responsible for retaining good bacteria. It comes in various densities, sizes and shapes. Some resemble little plastic balls, wh ...
How To Properly Maintain Your UV Pond Bulb(Post)Many pond owners wander if their UV bulbs can be reused from one winter to the next. These bulbs are one of the best tools you can use against water discoloration and the issues which are associated ...
Introducing Koi To Your Pond During Fall(Post)Some pond owners that are considering adding koi to their pond wander which season is best. Winter is obviously not a good time, but what about autumn? The answer is complex, as there are pros a ...
How Ponds Benefit From Pre-filtration(Post)Pond pumps are indispensable since they ensure the water is always moving. They do this through filtration, eliminating organic waste to ensure the ecosystem remains balanced. However, pre-filtratio ...
How to Winterize a Koi Pond: A Complete Cold-Weather Survival Guide(Post)Winter isn’t the season that “kills fish.” Winter is the season that exposes everything that got ignored during the busy months: soft sludge on the bottom, clogged intakes, leaves t ...
Sturgeon: A Unique and Majestic Addition to Your Pond(Post)Sturgeon, with their prehistoric appearance and graceful swimming, have been captivating fish enthusiasts for centuries. Known for their cartilaginous skeletons and long lifespans, these fish have a ...
How To Keep A Koi Pond Safe During Freezing Weather(Post)Freezing weather changes everything for a koi pond. The water slows down. The fish slow down. Equipment that worked all summer perfectly suddenly faces a new set of challenges. Ice forms across the s ...
Which Types of Pond Filter Media Are Best?(Post)Filter media is the substance that can be found in the filter, and is responsible for retaining good bacteria. It comes in various densities, sizes and shapes. Some resemble little plastic balls, whi ...
A 150,000 Gallon Pond Oasis in Pennsylvania(Post)Fitz’s Fish Ponds proudly services NJ, PA, and NY and beyond. For NJ and NY email sales@fitzfishponds.com. For PA inquiries, email christian@fitzfishponds.com We proudly have 4 retail loca ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Fantail(Post)Fantails are a type of goldfish which are well suited to beginners. They don’t require much maintenance, but should be given a sizeable space which is connected to a good filtration unit. Below ...
How Horsetail Plants Can Benefit Your Pond(Post)Horsetail plants (Equisetum hyemale), also known as scouring rush or horse bristle, are ancient, reed-like perennials that date back to prehistoric times. These living fossils are not only striking i ...
Why Do You Need To 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 t ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Catfish(Post)Catfish are scavengers, and as such can play an important role in the ecosystem of a pond. However, there are a number of things pond owners should be aware of prior to purchasing them. First, catfis ...