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. Over the past decade, we have learned a lot about the optimal ways to keep koi healthy. Everything heavily relies […]
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We recently received a call from a customer who reported something they had not seen in more than 46 years. Their pond had been rebuilt last season, and the rebalancing act had become a bit of a mess, thanks in part to this season’s extremely hot weather. After getting the water quality in check, they
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One of the most important yet overlooked aspects to maintaining healthy koi is optimizing water quality. Although testing the water may be viewed as too expensive or time-consuming, it is still a necessary task to ensure healthy koi. Could you imagine living in a place where the air you breathe is so contaminated to the
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Meet the distinguished industry professionals selected to judge the 2026 Water Artisans of the Year Awards, bringing decades of experience, craftsmanship and expertise to this year’s competition. Yvo de Wal is the founder of The Koi Partner, one of the world’s leading online platforms dedicated to koi and the pond industry. Since 2012, he has
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Once in a lifetime, you meet someone who changes the way you look at life, at your work or simply at the way you enjoy something you love. For me, one of those moments began in 2022. I arrived on a warm day at a remote property somewhere between Nashville and Memphis. After driving through
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Five Crow Press hashas released Secrets for Happy Koi: A Definitive Guide for New Koi and Pond Owners by Rajat Agarwal, a practical resource designed to help new and aspiring pond owners build healthy, thriving koi ponds. Drawing on more than a decade of hands-on experience, Agarwal presents science-based guidance in an easy-to-understand format. The
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Submit Award Entry Quality photography for the landscape trade is not just documentation. It is something that turns craftsmanship into clarity. Submit Award Entry Photo of the Year The Photo of the Year award recognizes an exceptional image that captures the beauty, artistry, craftsmanship, people, wildlife, or memorable moments of the pond and water-feature industry.
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Submit Award Entry Erick Santa of Bella’s Aquatic Gardens in Miami, Florida was the WATY winner in the formal ponds and water features category. Submit Award Entry Best Formal Water Feature This award recognizes an exceptional formal water feature distinguished by intentional geometry, architectural character, refined materials, and precise craftsmanship. The project should successfully use
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In Friendswood, Texas, what began as a pond renovation quickly evolved into one of the most ambitious and rewarding projects of my career. The original plan was fairly straightforward: rebuild a failing waterfall system and upgrade the filtration on an existing residential pond. However, once we began draining the feature and inspecting the structure more
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For one weekend each spring, Las Vegas becomes the center of the koi world. The 2026 All-American Koi Show once again drew hobbyists, dealers, breeders, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the United States and around the globe to the Silverton Casino Resort, further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier koi events outside
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