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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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
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Maintaining stellar water quality is integral to sustaining happy aquatic pets and a healthy aquarium. Regular observation of your tank will often provide early signs something is amiss. Some of
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After you’ve selected your tank, equipment and other necessary materials, the next step is selecting who will become your fishy friends. At ®Hikari, we find this to be the most
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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
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Most people underestimate the joys of owning goldfish. In theory, goldfish have a bad rap, relegated to their roles as carnival prizes or reptile food when in fact, these delightful
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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
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At Hikari®, we pride ourselves on creating innovative, high-quality nutrition for reptiles, and we’re thrilled to introduce one of our newest products: Leopa Delite™. Scientifically formulated to support the growth
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For fish enthusiasts and aquarists who care deeply about the nutrition and health of their aquatic pets, choosing the right diet is essential. Hikari® Minivore Delite™, a cutting-edge fish food
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As temperatures climb, your pond and aquarium fish enter a more active phase—but higher water temps can bring unique challenges. With ®Hikari’s decades of aquatic nutrition expertise, here’s our thoughts
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With over 12,000 different species of Cichlids, these popular freshwater aquarium fish make for a great selection for any early new hobbyist or long-time enthusiast. Known best for their large
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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
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Driftwood, like many other natural aquarium decorations, can enhance the atmosphere of your tank and improve its aesthetic appeal. But there are a few key things to consider before introducing
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With thousands of different species available in a wide variety of gorgeous colors and patterns, the Cichlidae family (“cichlids”) consists of bony, freshwater fish that are found in numerous regions
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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
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What you feed your fish really does matter. If you think children or furry pets are picky eaters, have you ever experienced a aquarium full of some great new food
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Seahorses are magical looking aquatic creatures that quickly capture the heart, mind, and imagination. In fact, people have been observing the distinct characteristics of seahorses for centuries. Their color variation















