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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Descendants of the common carp, koi, otherwise known as nishikigoi, are primarily brown in a non-controlled environment. A history of extensive selection and focused and decades old breeding have provided -
If you are new to the fish keeping hobby, there’s a great many things to consider when setting up your first aquarium. One of the most exciting decisions to be -
African cichlids are a popular option to add to your home aquarium, and while often maligned as aggressive and territorial, with the right species can be a great way to -
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 -
Just like with humans, other creatures including fish, need the right nutrients in the proper amounts to maintain good health. A poorly balanced diet can lead to severe and irreversible -
At Hikari®, all of our aquatic diets are scientifically formulated with ingredients that are highly nutritious and uniquely balanced to support the health of the fish as well as the -
Goldfish get a bad rap. From the feeder fish in your local store to a prize at the local carnival, their reputation skimps on the fact that these beautiful fish -
When it comes to feeding your amphibians and reptiles, confidence in their diet is essential for your piece of mind and their health and happiness. Amphibians and reptiles are unique -
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 -
Giving the gift of a Betta to inspire a budding aquarium enthusiast to enter the hobby can be a gift that lasts a lifetime. Adopting a Betta is not only -
So you’ve decided to add a bearded dragon to your family! Bearded dragons are beginner-friendly and live an average of 10 years, making them the perfect pet for those looking -
As we head into cold and flu season, we all know how important it is to take precautions to stay healthy. This is also true for your tank. We present -
A beautiful tank is very much dependent on a good sense of aesthetic design. The fine art of arranging plants and hardscaping items, including that of driftwood and rocks, is -
Reptiles are fascinating creatures with diverse dietary needs that vary depending on species, habitat, and life stage. Whether you’re caring for a leopard gecko, bearded dragon, crested gecko, or tortoise, -
Cichlids are a popular aquarium fish and belong to a family of over 1,300 different species, with most found in Africa. Cichlids can range greatly in body type, size and/or -
In an aquarium, fish species are typically categorized according to the location that they eat: top, mid-water, and bottom feeders. Top feeders eat their food at the surface of the