What happens to our fish when the seasons change? Why do they get sick and have such a tough time in these seasonal transitions? >> For more articles on Koi, visit the our POND LIFE section When the seasons change, there’s a lot going on in our ponds and with our fish. Depending on where […]
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Like many other important but seemingly insignificant factors in life, microorganisms play a prominent role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Bacteria, fungi and yeast occur naturally in the environment, breaking down waste contaminants (e.g., organic waste and oil spills) and even forming symbiotic relationships with plants to help them absorb nutrients. Some microorganisms appear to
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Stress – A fish health expert will explain the causes of fish stress that occur in the spring and how to reduce them so your customers’ fish will have a healthy start this year. Includes some prophylactic precautions. Healthy happy fish means happy customers.
Fish Health – When the Ice Melts and the Water Warms! Read More »
During my boyhood years I was fortunate to spend summers on a farm that was located near the confluence of two rivers. The water table was high and the soil was rich and fertile. There were many ponds on the property, and they all held fish—very large fish that never seemed interested in the bait
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Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) has officially announced the launch of Plant Fest 2026, the company’s first annual plant-focused event, set to take place May 2–3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FFP Saddle River, New Jersey—formerly known as Waterford Gardens. The new event honors the rich horticultural legacy of the property, which dates
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By Curt Nuenighoff This is an update of an article orginally Published on July 23, 2009 The lazy days of summer are here. Your pondkeepers have worked hard throughout the spring to get their ponds in great shape to enjoy all summer long. Now is a good time to talk with your customers about what is happening in
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Your favorite pond shop is closing down its fish systems for the season, and they’re running fantastic end-of-season sales on koi and goldfish you’d love to bring home. It’s late in the year, though, and adding them into your pond doesn’t feel quite right. Still, they’d make great additions come spring. Rather than walking out
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Fitz’s Fish Ponds has officially opened its newest retail location at the former site of Waterford Gardens, one of the oldest water gardening properties in the country. Originally founded in 1895 by William Tricker, Waterford Gardens was once among the first water lily farms in America. After years of decline, the site was acquired and
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Many of us can attribute our love of fish of all kinds to the very first fish we cared for as a child, which probably was a common goldfish- in a classic goldfish bowl. As time progresses, many of us move on to other varieties and leave the goldfish as a fond memory of the
Can Koi and Goldfish Be Pond Mates? Read More »
Koi Pharma introduces a range of innovative products aimed at enhancing the health and maintenance of ponds and fish.
Koi Pharma Debuts Revolutionary Fish Care Read More »