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As temperatures climb, your pond and aquarium fish enter a more active phase—but higher water temps can bring unique challenges. With ®Hikari’s decades of aquatic nutrition expertise, here’s our thoughts -
As responsible pet owners, ensuring the health and well-being of our scaly friends is paramount. One key aspect of maintaining their vitality is providing a balanced and nutritious diet. In -
So you’ve decided to add a bearded dragon to your family! Bearded dragons are beginner-friendly and live an average of 10 years, making them the perfect pet for those looking -
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 -
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 -
Selecting the appropriate diet for your fish is crucial for their health, coloration, overall well-being and likely will impact their environment too. Freshwater and saltwater species have distinct nutritional needs, -
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 -
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 -
Setting up a new aquarium environment is an exciting adventure, but before getting started, you must decide if you’d rather go the freshwater or saltwater route. As a big decision, -
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 -
There’s a public misconception that the cleaner an aquarium is, the better it is for the inhabitants of the tank. This is simply untrue. Simply put, fish require good bacteria. -
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 -
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 -
Keeping your tank looking its best doesn’t have to be a major chore. You should be enjoying your fish not a slave to your tank and we have some quick -
Seahorses are magical looking aquatic creatures that quickly capture the heart, mind, and imagination. In fact, people have been observing the distinct characteristics of seahorses for centuries. Their color variation -
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