Beginner Fish Keeping

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Popular African Cichlids For Beginner Aquarists

African cichlids are a popular option to add to your home aquarium, and while often maligned as aggressive and territorial, with the right species can be a great way to … Continue reading Popular African Cichlids For Beginner Aquarists →

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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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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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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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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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Taking Care of Your Fish Tank in a Power Outage

Summer storms can bring a nasty surprise, power outages! This is an eventual event you never want to be caught off guard to handle. The health of your fish and … Continue reading Taking Care of Your Fish Tank in a Power Outage →

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The Important of Texture and Color in Fish Food

What you feed your fish really does matter. If you think children or furry pets are picky eaters, have you ever experienced a aquarium full of some great new food … Continue reading The Important of Texture and Color in Fish Food →

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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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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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Omnivore, Herbivore or Carnivore? Which category does your fish fit in?

The feeding habits of fish can be complex. Many budding aquarium keepers make the mistake of thinking that all fish thrive using the same diet. Unfortunately, this is not true. … Continue reading Omnivore, Herbivore or Carnivore? Which category does your fish fit in? →

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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 →