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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
What Is Aquascaping? A Beginner’s Guide(Post)Aquascaping is a fusion of art and the science of arrangement. Its layout processes can be compared to those of a photographer or painter, as they have the same principles. Color, texture, and structu
Things To Remember When Installing an Indoor Water Feature(Post)Installing an indoor water feature is not overly complicated, but it does require a bit of knowledge, the right tools, and the ability to follow instructions. There are a number of advantages you’ll g
Do Aquarium Plants Need Fertilizer?(Post)Creating a successful aquascape goes beyond its beautiful layout. It also requires knowledge of the growth and nutrition of aquatic plants. The careful arrangement of driftwood, rocks, and substrate p
Pond Fish Spotlight: Goby(Post)Although most gobies are marine species, there are some that can thrive in freshwater ponds. In this regard, they provide a number of advantages, including hardiness, a small size, can interact peace
Low Maintenance, High Reward: Keeping Neocaridina Shrimp in Bowls(Post)A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Neocaridina Shrimp Care One of our signature offerings at Fitz’s Fish Ponds Aquariums & Aquascaping is our collection of take-home aquariums, including our popular shrimp
Planted Aquarium Setup: 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 pl
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 additi
How to Use Driftwood in Aquascaping(Post)When designing a stunning planted aquarium, hardscape is the foundation of your aquascape. Hardscaping refers to the wood and stone elements that add structure, depth, and visual impact to your aquari
Koi Fish Care Mistakes That You Should Avoid(Post)Water garden enthusiasts prefer adding Koi fish to their pond because they are extremely low maintenance and survive just about any climatic conditions. More so, these underwater creatures are a
Parasitic Worms in Ponds(Post)Parasitic worms are a serious concern for pond owners and aquarists. Among the most notorious is the Camallanus worm, a fish worm parasite that grows over 6–12 weeks and becomes visible protruding fr
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
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,
Prevent & Treat Common Aquarium Diseases(Post)Setting up an aquarium is fun, but fish need consistent care to stay healthy. Sometimes, despite all our efforts to keep an aquarium clean and fish properly fed, our fish get sick. Aquarium fish dise
How to Tell the Gender of a Koi Fish Like a Pro(Post)Identifying the gender of koi fish might not be the top priority for pond owners. However, as koi mature and show different behaviors, understanding their gender becomes essential for their care and t