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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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4 Popular Styles of Aquascaping For Your Next Freshwater Tank

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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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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Common Aquarium Issues & Illnesses to Watch Out

As we head into cold and flu season, we all know how important it is to take precautions to stay healthy. This is also true for your tank. We present … Continue reading Common Aquarium Issues & Illnesses to Watch Out →

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Expert Tips for Caring for Your Fancy Goldfish

Caring for your fancy goldfish can be a rewarding experience, but it requires a commitment to providing a healthy environment for your fish. Fancy goldfish can also live for up … Continue reading Expert Tips for Caring for Your Fancy Goldfish →

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Why Balancing Fish Foods Matters

Just like with humans, other creatures including fish, need the right nutrients in the proper amounts to maintain good health. A poorly balanced diet can lead to severe and irreversible … Continue reading Why Balancing Fish Foods Matters →

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The Benefits of Silkworm in Fish Feed

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 … Continue reading The Benefits of Silkworm in Fish Feed →

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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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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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Our History: Creating Hikari® Users for Life

Hikari®, the “originator” of Species Specific™ and premium aquatics diets has been copied by many, but our loyal customers know they can always depend on our products to offer their aquatic pets.
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Colorful Koi History

Today’s koi display a stunning range of colors and patterns. Here are a few of the most notable.
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Keeping an Aquatic Pet Turtle: The Basics You Need to Know

One of the aquarium pets gaining in popularity lately is the always entertaining and ever-charming aquatic turtle. Here’s what you need to know.