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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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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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Aquascaping Style Ideas

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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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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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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Bringing Out The Best In Your Tropical Fish

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 … Continue reading Bringing Out The Best In Your Tropical Fish →

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Caring for Coral: Where to Start

Keeping and adding coral to your marine aquarium can be a beautiful experience. With recent changes in technology and availability of important care information, keeping coral no longer has to … Continue reading Caring for Coral: Where to Start →

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This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of a Betta Fish

Giving the gift of a Betta to inspire a budding aquarium enthusiast to enter the hobby can be a gift that lasts a lifetime. Adopting a Betta is not only … Continue reading This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of a Betta Fish →

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Popular Tropical Fish Recommendations for Beginning Aquarists

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 … Continue reading Popular Tropical Fish Recommendations for Beginning Aquarists →

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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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Why Beneficial Bacteria in your Fish Tank is Necessary

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. … Continue reading Why Beneficial Bacteria in your Fish Tank is Necessary →