Water Quality

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Reptile Feeding for Beginners & The Hikari® Food They Eat

Turtles, lizards, geckos, and frogs make excellent first-time reptiles. In this blog, we talk about reptiles for beginners and the Hikar® Food they eat.
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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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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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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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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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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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The Best Way to Clean Your Fish Tank

Cleaning your fish tank most often means doing simple things on a regular basis. Here are the best ways to clean your fish tank from the experts at Hikari.
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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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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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Cichlids: Your Guide to Getting Started

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 Cichlids: Your Guide to Getting Started →

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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 →