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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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®
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At Hikari®, we love plankton. These tiny creatures help create the circle of life in the ocean. Plankton includes small plants and animals that float throughout the ebb and flow
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Providing fish with high-quality food is paramount for hobbyists, as scientifically balanced nutrition can ensure the health and longevity of your fish. At Hikari®, we have decades of experience providing
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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
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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
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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
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Monster fish, also known as tankbusters, may be a term that you’ve heard or if you’re new to the aquatic hobby. In fact, monster fish are a distinct category of
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One of the biggest threats facing ocean and freshwater environments is plastics pollution. Each year more than eight million tons of plastic make its way into the ocean dramatically impacting
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Koi are prized for a number of reasons but their coloration is often their most sought after quality. Like many other creatures in nature, a koi’s diet often has a
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Every fish owner wants the best possible environments for their aquatic pets, and that is why maintaining a clean aquatic environment is essential in keeping your fish happy and healthy.
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The ubiquitous betta is one of the common pet store fish available today next to the goldfish, coming in a variety of types and colors. While bettas are easy to
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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
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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
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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
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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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Koi are highly prized by collectors, new fish keepers, and the general public as a whole. Although, given the wide variety of foods and limited information on each, ensuring these
















