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 …
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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The life of a koi farmer and dealer is a demanding yet deeply rewarding journey, build on a foundation of passion, precision, and perseverance. From sourcing koi in Japan to caring for them on the farm and showcasing them at events, every day brings a mix of challenges and triumphs. Though the work is rigorous, …
Why might someone end up with a crowded koi pond in the first place? For starters, we send newcomers who show the faintest interest in our ponds to a koi show in the area. They attend, just to see what it is that makes koi or fancy goldfish so special to us, and before they …
W. Lim Corporation proudly presents the 2nd Annual All-American Koi Show returning to Las Vegas from March 28-30, 2025. This year, the show introduces an exciting Educational Seminar Series featuring industry experts from around the world. The event will culminate in a special awards banquet on Saturday night highlighted by an exclusive performance from Pepa …
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Fitz’s Fish Ponds is thrilled to announce a significant expansion with the opening of two new retail locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Saddle River, New Jersey. These exciting developments mark a new chapter in FFP’s mission to bring exceptional pond care, products, and expertise to an even wider audience. When the opportunity arose to acquire …
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It’s a wild time to be a koi enthusiast in America. As the 2025 All-American Koi Show season approaches, koi dealers are flocking to Japan with dreams of landing “The One” — you know, the perfect koi that stops people in their tracks, with patterns so beautiful that it could hang in an art museum …
Concrete ponds and liners were always the go-to for koi pond enthusiasts, but for Hunter Nieman, they lacked something. His journey into the koi fish and pond-building world began at a time when he was searching for something more. He discovered koi fish and was struck by the peacefulness of their graceful movement and vibrant …
In the quaint city of Holland, Michigan, the team at Platinum Ponds & Landscaping embarked on an ambitious project aimed at creating a stunning and serene outdoor space for a homeowner. The centerpiece of this project is an impressive 20-by-30, 3-foot-deep koi pond. The pond enhances the aesthetic appeal of the yard, and serves as …
Michigan Koi Pond Balances Functionality with Aesthetics Read More »
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 …