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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Aquarium lighting is about so much more than showcasing your fish and their beautiful home. The right light for your aquarium helps your fish navigate their tank, nourishes the plants -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
One of the aquarium pets gaining in popularity lately is the always entertaining and ever-charming aquatic turtle. With all of their interesting habits and personality quirks, they are fantastic pets -
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, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality, cutting-edge foods for marine species while listening to our customers too. We are thrilled to offer a new product line: Reef Riot™. -
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 -
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 -
Did you know that just as humans become more susceptible to illnesses during wild swings in temperature during the winter months, fish can too? Fish do not respond well to -
At Hikari®, we are known for originating the term Species Specific™ diets for a very important reason. We know that different species of fish require specific nutrient to look and -
Fishkeeping is a fun and rewarding hobby, though can be challenging for novices. Even seasoned enthusiasts have those “ah-ha” moments when they realize their methods are not always the best -
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