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 […]
Keeping Koi Healthy with Water Quality Read More »
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
Troubleshooting Unusual Pond Koi and Water Quality Problems Read More »
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
Language of Koi | Optimizing Water Quality for Your Koi Read More »
There’s a special kind of excitement in the air when the first crisp mornings arrive in Iowa. The leaves turn, the ponds settle, and at Kloubec Koi Farm that can only mean one thing – it’s harvest time! While others mark their calendars by spring, summer, autumn, and winter, we measure ours by koi rituals:
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When I first began traveling to the United States more often, around 10 years ago, I had no clue how big, bold and busy the American pond and koi world really was. Over the years I’ve visited many pond builders, dealers and hobbyists across the US, including multiple trips with Brian Fitzsimmons and his team
How the UK Pond and Koi Hobby Compares with the US Read More »
Picture this: a small backyard centered around a beautiful koi pond where colorful, charismatic fish attract the eye like a framed painting come to life. The space is wrapped in undulating garden beds detailed with mountain stones, soft moss, ferns and blooming azaleas. Resting on pedestals throughout the landscape are tiny trees — bonsai —
Bonsai & Koi: A Perfect Partnership for Pond Enthusiasts Read More »
From our very first meeting, it was clear this project would be something special. The homeowners were a young, enthusiastic couple who had purchased their property, several acres of woodland along the shores of Lake Michigan, a few years prior. Since then, they had been thoughtfully developing the landscape season by season, moving intentionally from
A Promise Set in Stone: Koi Pond with Multiple Streams Read More »
After years of offering personal, local expertise in pond window development, we are proud to introduce Pond Portals to the greater koi community. Pond Portals is a small, family-owned business focused on providing high-quality koi pond viewing windows made in America. Each kit includes a stainless-steel frame, stainless-steel retainer, glass, sealant, fasteners and more. Clear
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Chicago’s North Shore has long been home to passionate pond enthusiasts, but few realize they have access to what many consider the region’s best-kept secret. Koi & More Pond Shop in Highland Park, Illinois, represents the perfect blend of traditional pond-keeping wisdom and modern business innovation, serving both the seasoned ponder and educating today’s new
Koi & More Pond Shop Charts a New Course Read More »
POND Trade Magazine is proud to announce the return of its Water Artisans of the Year (WATY) contest for 2025. This annual celebration of innovative and artistic water-feature creations is known as the “Academy Awards of the Pond Industry.” Through this prestigious competition, we showcase the talent, creativity, and craftsmanship of pond builders and designers.