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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An inside look at the industry’s signature event The Water Garden Expo 2026 delivered on the depth of its education, the strength of its vendor presence and the powerful sense of industry pride woven throughout the event. From the moment attendees walked into the tradeshow, it was clear this was not just another year. The
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In koi keeping, discussions about food often begin with brand, protein percentage or whether a feed is meant for growth, color or all-season use. But that is not really where nutrition begins. Nutrition begins with metabolism, and metabolism begins with water temperature. Koi will often rise to the surface with energy, appearing eager for food.
Do you hear that rustling and cackling sound over there, beyond the pond? If you’re visiting a koi farm for the first time, you might expect the soundtrack to be rippling water, the hum of filtration, the occasional splash of a curious koi or a quiet conversation about water quality. But on our koi farm,
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BIXBY, OK — The Heartland Koi Classic is proud to announce its inaugural koi show and pond industry event, taking place June 5–7, 2026, at Hardscape Materials in Bixby, Oklahoma. This three-day event will bring together koi enthusiasts, water garden hobbyists, pond professionals, and families from across the Midwest for a weekend dedicated to the
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This year marks an important milestone for the Water Artisans of the Year Awards. While this is the 10th year POND Trade has presented the awards, it is my first year stewarding the program as editor and publisher. With that responsibility comes intention. The Water Artisans of the Year Awards have always stood for something
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If you’ve spent more than a minute around koi ponds (and let’s face it, most pond builders spend way more than a minute), you’ve likely seen graceful koi with long, flowing fins that glide like dancers beneath the water’s surface. These are usually the fish that make clients stop mid-sentence and point. Butterfly koi have
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There is something universal about water. It draws people in, calms them, and invites them to slow down. That is why ponds, waterfalls and streams resonate so deeply. They are not just features. They are experiences, moments and places people want to be. Yet many pond builders struggle to communicate that experience before a client
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