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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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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As the seasons change and warmer weather returns, spring is the perfect time to refresh more than just your home—your aquarium deserves a little attention, too. A seasonal cleaning and
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At Hikari®, we merge scientific research with modern technology and over 140 years of experience to craft specialized “species-specific” diets. While our goal is to help consumers stay in the
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Aquarium enthusiasts around the world agree that fish keeping is more than a hobby, it’s a connection to nature that quickly becomes a passion. With the ability to regularly interact
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Many aquatic enthusiasts lose sight of the fact that the water quality of your aquarium is of the utmost importance to the long-term health of your fish. Whether fresh or
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Most fish and coral are sensitive species and susceptible to rapid changes to their environments. Please remember when you bring home new fish, you’ll want to exercise caution. This can
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As a company that’s been making species-specific freshwater diets backed by scientific research for decades our marine diets are some of the newer additions to our product offering. When it
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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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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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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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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
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The World Branding Awards recently released the winners of the fourth installment of the Animilis Edition, and Hikari® is proud to have received our third consecutive win in the “Brand of the
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Coral can bring a diverse range of color, beauty, and constant motion to any saltwater tank. In fact, there’s nothing quite as stunning as a healthy coral display with fish
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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
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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















