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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.

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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Top 5 Fish for Beginners (and the Food That Keeps Them Vibrant and Healthy)

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!

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

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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5 Species of Cichlids With Marine Fish Colors

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 … Continue reading 5 Species of Cichlids With Marine Fish Colors →

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Freshwater or Saltwater? Which aquarium type is best 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? Which aquarium type is best for you? →

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Getting Started with Cichlids

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 … Continue reading Getting Started with Cichlids →

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Grow Guppy Grow! Your guide to keeping these fun fish alive

When it comes to observing and participating in the guppy lifestyle, here’s a few things to know when maintaining your new fishy friend!

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Bottom Feeders: The Last Line of Eaters

Often, the most effort and energy to feed is expended by the last line of eaters, the bottom feeders. Making sure they have enough nutrition to live a long and health-filled life is a key to long term aquatic success.

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The Basics of Fish Care

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 … Continue reading The Basics of Fish Care →

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Tips for Fancy Goldfish

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 … Continue reading Tips for Fancy Goldfish →