Aquatic Life

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!

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.

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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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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Top Freshwater Monster Fish

Monster fish may be a term that you’ve heard or if you’re new to the aquatic hobby, just something that conjures up a vision of a bad horror movie scene. … Continue reading Top Freshwater Monster Fish →

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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 →

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Keeping Coral

Coral can bring a diverse range of color, beauty and constant motion to a saltwater tank. In fact, there’s nothing quite as stunning as a healthy coral display with fish … Continue reading Keeping Coral →