Explore insightful articles, expert opinions for the dietary needs of your aquatic pets, helpful tips for keeping reptiles, and more! For specific questions about ®Hikari’s premium diet optons, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact our customer service team through email.
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One of the biggest threats facing ocean and freshwater environments is plastic pollution. Overall, each year more than eight million tons of plastic make its way into the ocean. These -
Silkworm are the caterpillar of several moth species that are used to produce silk. When they begin their pupa phase, a silkworm encases itself in raw silk. The entire pupa -
As an international leader in aquatic nutrition, Hikari® is proud to introduce Hikari® Herptile, a new line of groundbreaking food products for lizards and other reptiles. The new products include -
If you are an avid koi keeper, chances are that you are familiar with your koi’s changing needs from season to season. If you are relatively new, or have recently -
We are pleased to announce that an article interviewing the current President of Kamihata Fish Industry Group, Mrs. Michiko Kamihata, has been published in a March 2025 issue of Newsweek -
Each kind of reptile is unique and thus requires different precautions when handling. While some creatures prefer or can tolerate extensive handling, others should only be touched when you need -
As an international leader in aquatic nutrition, Hikari® is proud to introduce Hikari® Herptile, a new line of groundbreaking food products for lizards and other reptiles. The new products include -
There’s a public misconception that the cleaner an aquarium is, the better it is for the inhabitants of the tank. This is simply untrue. Simply put, fish require good bacteria. -
Water temperature can dictate how and when you feed your fish. Careful consideration should be given to the condition of the environment as well as the activity level of your -
At Hikari®, we love all things aquatic! In fact, we’ve spent almost 144 years immersed in fish and have spent considerable time exploring the natural habitats of fish around the -
Depending upon the type of turtle you own, their dietary requirements may be vary slightly, especially if you have aquatic turtles versus land turtles or tortoise. As relatively low-maintenance pets, -
Fishkeeping is a fun and rewarding hobby, though can be challenging for novices. Even seasoned enthusiasts have those “ah-ha” moments when they realize their methods are not always the best -
At Hikari®, we’ve spent almost 140 years exploring the natural habitats of fish and studying their nutritional needs. With a dedication to help hobbyists to love their aquatic pets as -
The feeding habits of fish can be complex. Many budding aquarium keepers make the mistake of thinking that all fish thrive using the same diet. Unfortunately, this is not true. -
Your aquatic pets spend their entire life in an environment you created for them. What you feed them will directly impact this environment and therefore their health. Use these guidelines
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With the abundance of dietary options available, it can be difficult to know which foods fit the needs of your specific aquatic pets. As the originator of Species Specific aquatic