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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Keeping and adding coral to your marine aquarium can be a beautiful experience. With recent changes in technology and availability, keeping coral no longer has to be an intimidating endeavor. -
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 -
A happy and healthy environment for your fish requires consistency. Ask any aquarium enthusiast and you will find that a clean underwater environment is foundational to enjoying a view into -
Summer storms can bring a nasty surprise, power outages! This is an eventual event you never want to be caught off guard to handle. The health of your fish and -
If you’re using Hikari®—or are considering trying our premium aquatic diets—you might ask: Where can I buy these products? Whether you’re shopping for freshwater tropicals, marine species, goldfish, koi, or -
Feeding koi is an art and a science, essential to their vibrant colors, active behavior, and overall well-being. Koi are not just ordinary pond fish; they are living jewels that -
With over 12,000 different species of Cichlids, these popular freshwater aquarium fish make for a great selection for any early new hobbyist or long-time enthusiast. Known best for their large -
The summer months are a great time to let your pets get some fresh air and sunshine, but extra care must be given to ensure your reptile companions stay safe -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Herpetology is a branch of zoology that deals with amphibians and reptiles but excludes fish. Derived from Greek, the name refers to “creeping animals.” Popular pets that fit this broad -
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