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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
What happened The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed 4(d) rule NOAA–NMFS–2023–0099 which would ban the import or export of the Banggai cardinalfish into and out of the -
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 -
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 -
The team at Hikari is thrilled to introduce our customers to the newest addition to our offering: the FujiMac line of Air Pumps. For either the enthusiast and experienced aquarium-keeper -
Averaging at a length of about 8mm, brine shrimp are tiny zooplankton with multiple pairs of legs and hard exterior shells. Brine shrimp, from the genus Artemia, are considered to -
Guppies, scientifically known as the Poecilia reticulata, are one of the most fun little fish for aquarium enthusiasts. Best kept in schools of three or more, their bright colorful nature