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Proper Aquarium Lighting

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 … Continue reading Proper Aquarium Lighting →

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Common Freshwater Tank Mates you might love

Looking to add new fish to your home aquarium? Can’t you just go to the pet store and select whatever beautiful fancy fish catches your eye? Likely not a great … Continue reading Common Freshwater Tank Mates you might love →

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How to Acclimate New Fish to Your Tank

Most fish and coral are sensitive species and susceptible to rapid changes to their environments. Here’s the best way to acclimate your fish and coral to a new fish tank!
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Fish Tank Cleaning: Essential Tips for a Crystal Clear Home

Keeping your tank looking its best doesn’t have to be a major chore. You should be enjoying your fish, here are some tips to help you accomplish that.
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Maintain a Healthy Aquarium – Water Issues and Quality Solutions

Hikari® Sales USA explains the most common water quality problems and the products that help remedy the situation for ponds, tanks, and reptiles!
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4 Modern Styles of Aquascaping Themes

Depending on your tank inhabitants and the look you desire, the team at Hikari Sales USA has identified four distinct aquascaping themes.
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Featured Foods for Marine Diets

Here’s a list of our featured Marine Diets that support outstanding growth and the bright coloration aquarium hobbyists crave and enjoy in their fish.
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Exploring Cichlid Food Choices

Learn about the best Cichlid Food, including top diets and feeding tips to keep your cichlids healthy, vibrant, and thriving in your aquarium.
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The New FujiMac Air Pump

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 … Continue reading The New FujiMac Air Pump →

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What to Know When Adding Driftwood to Your Aquarium Tank

Driftwood can improve a tank’s aesthetic appeal. But there are a few key things to consider before introducing this beautiful element.
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Our Top 5 Freshwater Fish for Beginner Hobbyists

For beginners, there are a few specific types of fish that our team at Hikari recommends when first starting your aquarium, plus the best food for them!
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We’re A The Major Sponsor of an Animated Series: Introducing Weird Waters

At Hikari®, we love all things aquatic! In fact, we’ve spent almost 144 years immersed in fish and have spent considerable time exploring the natural habitats of fish around the … Continue reading We’re A The Major Sponsor of an Animated Series: Introducing Weird Waters →

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Goldfish Care Guide for Beginners

If you are looking for a cost-effective and entertaining way to step into fish-keeping, then goldfish may be for you. Her’s our helpful guide
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Colder Weather? Keep Your Fish Happy!

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 … Continue reading Colder Weather? Keep Your Fish Happy! →

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Setting up a Bearded Dragon Habitat

So you’ve decided to add a bearded dragon to your family! We know it can feel a bit daunting to care for a new type of creature, but our experts … Continue reading Setting up a Bearded Dragon Habitat →

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Freshwater or Saltwater Tank? Which is right for you.

When setting up a new aquarium environment, you must decide if you’d rather go the freshwater or saltwater route. This is a big decision and there are quite a few … Continue reading Freshwater or Saltwater Tank? Which is right for you. →