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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Just like humans and other animals, pet fish, especially cold water fish, also exhibit changes in their behavior and eating habits throughout the year. These changes are often closely tied -
There are two critical things you should focus on as a success-driven aquarium hobbyist. (1) Always use high-quality formulated food for your aquatic pets and (2) make sure to maintain -
When it comes to the health and vibrancy of your aquarium fish, the importance of high-quality ingredients in their food cannot be overstated. Just like any pet, fish thrive when -
Reptiles are fascinating creatures with diverse dietary needs that vary depending on species, habitat, and life stage. Whether you’re caring for a leopard gecko, bearded dragon, crested gecko, or tortoise, -
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 -
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 -
Medicated Feeds General Information In general, medicated feeds are made by adding medication to the dry feed ingredients and then processing the ingredients with water, followed by extrusion (or flaking) -
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® -
Underwater environments offer home home aquarists the opportunity to connect with nature up close and personal. Over time, however, many fish keepers notice that the vibrancy of their aquarium inhabitants -
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 -
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 -
Arowana are bony, freshwater fish also referred to as dragon fish or monkey fish. They are indigenous to South America, Asia, Africa and Australia too and are prized possessions in -
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 -
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 -
The feeding habits of fish can be complex. Many budding aquarium keepers make the mistake of thinking that all fish thrive using the same diet. Unfortunately, this is not true. -
Your aquatic pets spend their entire life in an environment you created for them. What you feed them will directly impact this environment and therefore their health. Use these guidelines