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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Keeping and adding coral to your marine aquarium can be a beautiful experience. With recent changes in technology and availability, keeping coral no longer has to be an intimidating endeavor. -
Just like humans and other animals, pet fish, especially cold water fish, also exhibit changes in their behavior and eating habits throughout the year. These changes are often closely tied -
A happy and healthy environment for your fish requires consistency. Ask any aquarium enthusiast and you will find that a clean underwater environment is foundational to enjoying a view into -
When it comes to keeping reptiles as pets, their diet plays a crucial role in their overall health and well-being. Just like with any pet, providing the right nutrient package -
If you’re shopping for someone who loves aquariums, high-quality fish food makes a surprisingly thoughtful holiday gift. Fishkeepers value nutrition that supports vibrant color, strong immunity, and long-term health—and Hikari® -
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
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Koi are very auspicious, known for climbing waterfalls. Born in Niigata in the Edo era, beautiful koi varieties of 100 or more are currently bred, and are loved all over -
Many people don’t realize how you feed your fish is critical to maintaining a thriving aquarium, clean water, and a well-balanced environment. A consistent feeding routine using ®Hikari’s premium fish -
Feeding reptiles can be a complex task, as many species have differing dietary requirements. Novice and experienced owners alike should be aware of common feeding mistakes to make sure their -
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 -
Algae growth is inevitable. As one of the biggest challenges for aquarists, the trick is to keep it in check to ensure the health and safety of your fish tank. -
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 -
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 -
Caring for your fancy goldfish can be a rewarding experience, but it requires a commitment to providing a healthy environment for your fish. Fancy goldfish can also live for up -
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 -
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