UDSA APHIS veterinarians from all across the country and Canada participated in multi-day training exercises at the Kloubec farm and USDA laboratory. Along with workshops the training curriculum included a “mock-investigation” of a fish disease outbreak.
Part 2 of 2 Read Part 1: Upselling Customers to Japanese Koi Due to the meticulous nature of koi keeping in Japan, it is imperative to generate strong relationships with the breeders, as they provide access to the highest-quality koi. In order to add Japanese imported koi sales as an element of your retail or …
We are super excited about a new project we recently started. We are converting an old abandoned estate garden back to its original glory. Only this time we are building the water features our way. Believe it or not this was once a residential property. The property had been left unmaintained for quite some time …
Koi Market Aquatic Nursery & Bonsai celebrates a year of growth and innovation with new partnerships, distribution agreements, and experienced leadership on board.
Koi hobbyists throughout the world would attest to Japanese koi as a beautiful addition to any pond. They can provide a stunning visual element while contributing to a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that is perfect for relaxation and enjoyment. Japanese koi, specifically, are known for their beauty and grace as they are prized for their …
This brand-new koi pond installation was an instant classic. The homeowner had wanted a backyard water feature for more than 30 years, and when his son found our company, Premier Ponds, on TikTok, he was finally ready to transform his outdoor living experience. Day 1: Digging & Layout Day 1 was spent laying out the …
Koi are awesome, right? But how about them goldfish? It is interesting to see how the once mighty goldfish, or Carassius auratus, has transitioned into a much-overlooked secondary fish-keeping choice for pond owners. After sharing such a long and, at times, esteemed history with human cultures, the goldfish has been relinquished to the sidelines. Koi …
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In early June Fitz Fish Ponds had the opportunity to deliver an amazing koi to an amazing client. A 39 inch Yamabuki from the breeder Izuymia in Niigata, Japan, was delivered to Shaquille O’Neal!
In March 2023, the Fitz’s Fish Ponds team imported 50,000 tosai from Japan! On April 1, 2023, the Fitz’s Fish Ponds Fairfield Retail Store held a Spring Koi Kick Off Event to start the season off right! Although the weather was less than ideal in the morning, it did not sway any koi hobbyists from …
Koi pond wisdom on water quality and pond maintenance based on keeping koi over 20 years I live in Arkansas. In the surrounding 50-mile radius of my home, there are a few hundred fish farmers that mainly raise rosy reds, comets, koi and carp. I have noticed that carp that have some color are affectionately …