Whether you’re new to koi keeping or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this practical class will introduce the fundamentals of maintaining healthy fish and a thriving pond. Learn how filtration systems work, the role of key water-quality factors such as pH and temperature, and best practices for quarantine, parasite prevention, and introducing new fish. The class will also cover considerations for hot, storm-prone climates like South Florida. Live koi will be used throughout the session for demonstrations, discussion, and up-close observation. Koi will be available for purchase following the class.
Instructor bio
Zak Murray is the CEO of House of Koi and Pond Doctors, Miami’s largest koi retailer and a koi pond and water garden builder. He speaks Japanese and travels to Japan every year to select koi directly from the breeders, and his fish took the 2026 Anggrek Best Nusantara trophy at Nusatic in Indonesia.
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