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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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Freshwater or Saltwater Tank? Which is right 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 Tank? Which is right for you. →

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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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Adding an Arowana to Your Tank

Arowana are bony, freshwater fish also referred to as dragon fish or monkey fish. They are indigenous to South America, Asia, Africa and Australia too and are prized possessions in … Continue reading Adding an Arowana to Your Tank →

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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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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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Types of Plankton and Why they matter

At Hikari®, we love plankton. These tiny creatures help create the circle of life in the ocean. Plankton includes small plants and animals that float throughout the ebb and flow … Continue reading Types of Plankton and Why they matter →

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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 →

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The Most Common Missteps with Nano Tanks

Nano tanks have skyrocketed in popularity. Due to their uniquely small size, they have attracted an entirely new audience to the fish fanatic community. The convenience of a nano tank … Continue reading The Most Common Missteps with Nano Tanks →

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Caring for your Fancy Goldfish

Fancy goldfish can live for up to thirty years. Much longer than most people realize. They can also grow up to a foot in length. If you are new to … Continue reading 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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Freshwater or Saltwater? Which aquarium type is best for you?

Setting up a new aquarium environment is an exciting adventure, but before getting started, you must decide if you’d rather go the freshwater or saltwater route. As a big decision, … Continue reading Freshwater or Saltwater? Which aquarium type is best for you? →