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Healthy Koi

Keeping Koi Healthy with Water Quality

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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Troubleshooting Unusual Pond Koi and Water Quality Problems

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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Language of Koi | Optimizing Water Quality for Your Koi

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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A Solo Contractors Secret Weapon: The WaterVac

As a sole proprietor with no employees, tackling pond cleanouts, especially those larger than a few thousand gallons, can be an intimidating task. Over time, I’ve developed strategies to make the process more manageable. One of the most impactful tools I’ve added to my routine is the WaterVac. When maintaining a pond, balancing aquatic health …

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Attracting pollinators with milkweed

How to Attract Pollinators to Your Water Garden

A well-planted water garden is an oasis of peace and stillness. But take a closer look and you’ll find a vibrant, breathing ecosystem supporting a dazzling array of life. Some of that life has been intentionally added—fish, aquatic plants, maybe even turtles. But what about the unsung heroes responsible for the bursting blooms? These visitors …

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Formal koi pond renovation

Designing a Formal Koi Pond

In the heart of Richmond, Virginia, a residential property underwent a remarkable transformation. What began as a maintenance challenge for a koi enthusiast evolved into a full-scale, formal aquatic showcase. At the center of it all: nearly 200 adult koi. This exceptional home had long featured a large, picturesque pond. However, despite its beauty, the …

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Best Formal Pond 2024

2024 Water Artisans of the Year Selected

In any competition, it’s so very important to provide a level playing field for everybody involved. As we honor, recognize and showcase last pond season’s best of the best water-feature projects from around the globe, it’s refreshing to know that they were chosen anonymously. Winners are chosen without any corporate sponsorship or influence. That’s why …

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