For the koi dealers at Fitz’s Fish Ponds, this process of selecting, growing & sourcing elite-level koi rings true. While in Japan, we had an excellent customer, Andrew Sandler of Polo Reef, who was looking for a top-tier koi. We were soon on a mission to source a winner. Communication with different breeders began to […]
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No matter how many koi shows you attend, no matter how well versed you become in the hobby and industry, and no matter how much of an expert you are on what judges look for when assessing an elite-level koi, there is no such thing as a sure thing. Ultimately, the contest is left to
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There’s a prevailing misconception that domestic koi are of lower quality than their Japanese counterparts. However, it’s important to note that both domestic and Japanese koi originate from the same roots — challenging the notion of inherent superiority. Domestic koi often match or surpass the quality of imported koi, regardless of the national origin of
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You never know who might pull in your driveway. As I write this article and look from my office window down the driveway, I think of all of the wonderful people I have met coming down this driveway to our koi business. Some had their first 10-gallon tank; others had expansive ponds. Some were just
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The Spaces We Create One of the things I enjoy most about putting together each issue of POND Trade is discovering the threads that connect seemingly different stories. This issue includes a custom splash pad designed around the unique needs of an autistic adult, the science behind natural swimming pond filtration, an immersive koi environment
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Inside an international pond build in Belize It all started with a phone call. Our distributor had received an unexpected inquiry, a call from Belize. On the other end was a man named Stuart, asking about pond materials for a proposed project in a private community called Blue Creek. The questions quickly grew more complex
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Art of the Yard has reached a historic milestone with the official induction of its founder, Shane Hemphill, into Shinkokai USA, the world’s leading organization dedicated to the advancement and preservation of Nishikigoi. Hemphill’s acceptance marks a significant first as the first strictly installation-focused contractor ever admitted into Shinkokai. Shinkokai is internationally recognized for preserving
As I worked through January / February 2026 issue, one theme surfaced again and again: creativity in its most expansive form. Not just creativity as artistry—but creativity as problem-solving, adaptability, passion and perseverance. From massive adventure pond builds and refined presentation techniques, to breeding koi, curating bonsai and sustaining multi-generational businesses, creativity runs in the
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Sweet Summertime There’s something magical about summer pond season. Whether it’s the hum of a well-running pump, the flicker of landscape lights on a warm night, or the quiet joy of watching koi glide through still water, this is the time when all your hard work comes to life. You’re the creators of these moments—the
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