The Best Way to Clean Your Fish Tank
A happy and healthy environment for your fish requires consistency. Ask any aquarium enthusiast and you will find that a...
Read MoreGoldfish Care Guide
Most people underestimate the joys of owning goldfish. In theory, goldfish have a bad rap, relegated to their roles as...
Read MoreColder 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...
Read MoreSetting up a Bearded Dragon Habitat
Congratulations! You’ve decided to add a bearded dragon to your family. We know it can feel a bit daunting to...
Read MoreStarting a Saltwater Tank at Home
As experienced aquarium marine enthusiasts know, a saltwater tank is different from a freshwater tank in many ways. Saltwater offers...
Read MoreTaking 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...
Read MoreThe Important of Food Texture and Color
What you feed your fish really does matter. If you think children or furry pets are picky eaters, have you...
Read More5 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...
Read MoreThe Best Products for Water Quality
There are two critical things you should maintain as a success-driven aquarium hobbyist; make sure to maintain good water quality...
Read MoreAdding 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,...
Read MoreBringing 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...
Read MoreCaring for Coral: Where to Start
Keeping and adding coral to your marine aquarium can be a beautiful experience. With recent changes in technology and availability...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreOmnivore, Herbivore or Carnivore?
The feeding habits of fish can be complex. Many budding aquarium keepers make the mistake of thinking that all fish...
Read MoreOn Keeping Herptiles
Herpetology is a branch of zoology that deals with amphibians and reptiles but excludes fish. Derived from Greek, the name...
Read MoreAbout Plankton
At Hikari®, we love plankton. These tiny creatures help create the circle of life in the ocean. Plankton includes small...
Read MoreBest Selling Tropical Fish for Beginning Aquarists
If you are new to the fishkeeping hobby, there’s a great many things to consider when setting up your first...
Read MoreReducing the Use of Plastic in Your Life
One of the biggest threats facing ocean and freshwater environments is plastics pollution. Each year more than eight million tons...
Read MoreIntroducing Hikari® Herptile: A New Line of Food Products for Reptiles
As an international leader in aquatic nutrition, Hikari® is proud to introduce Hikari Herptile, a new line of groundbreaking food...
Read MoreKoi in Summer
If you are an avid koi keeper, chances are that you are familiar with your koi’s changing needs from season...
Read MoreGetting Good Bacteria
There’s a public misconception that the cleaner an aquarium is, the better it is for the inhabitants of the tank....
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreCommon Aquarium Illnesses
As we head into cold and flu season, we all know how important it is to take precautions to stay...
Read MoreCaring for your Fancy Goldfish
Fancy goldfish can live for up to thirty years. Much longer than most people realize. They can also grow up...
Read MoreWhy Balancing Fish Foods Matters
Just like with humans, other creatures including fish, need the right nutrients in the proper amounts to maintain good health....
Read MoreIntroducing Reef Riot
At Hikari®, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality, cutting-edge foods for marine species while listening to our customers too. We...
Read MoreSafety for Reptile Handling
Each kind of reptile is unique and thus requires different precautions when handling. While some creatures prefer or can tolerate...
Read MoreFreshwater or Saltwater
When setting up a new aquarium environment, you must decide if you’d rather go the freshwater or saltwater route. This...
Read MoreGetting Started with Cichlids
With over 12,000 different species of Cichlids, these popular freshwater aquarium fish make for a great selection for any early...
Read MoreBrine Shrimp 411
Brine shrimp are considered to be one of the most important sources of food in the fish industry. This is,...
Read MoreControlling Your Tank’s Algae
Algae growth is inevitable. When it comes to your tank, the trick is to keep it in check. You want...
Read MoreGrow Guppy Grow
Guppies are one of the most fun little fish for aquarium enthusiasts. This is especially true for those with young...
Read MoreBottom Feeders
In an aquarium, fish species are typically categorized according to the location that they eat: top, mid-water, and bottom feeders....
Read MoreTop 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...
Read MoreFish Care 101
Aquarium enthusiasts around the world agree that fish keeping is more than a hobby, it’s a connection to nature that...
Read MoreTips for Fancy Goldfish
Goldfish get a bad rap. From the feeder fish in your local store to a prize at the local carnival,...
Read MoreKeeping Coral
Coral can bring a diverse range of color, beauty and constant motion to a saltwater tank. In fact, there’s nothing...
Read MoreCreating Hikari Users for Life
At Hikari®, we merge scientific research with modern technology and over 140 years of experience to craft specialized “species-specific” diets....
Read MoreMost Popular Tropicals
If you’re new to the wonders of the underwater world, here are a few of our absolute favorite tropical fish that you should consider as a good match for your aquatic home.
Read MorePets in the Classroom
Learn more about the program Pets in the Classroom and how pets can enrich the classroom experience for students.
Read MoreColorful Koi History
Today’s koi display a stunning range of colors and patterns. Here are a few of the most notable.
Read MoreHow Diet Can Enhance Koi Coloration
Learn how diet can enhance Koi coloration from Hikari Sales USA.
Read MoreKeeping a Turtle as a Pet
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.
Read MoreEverything Seahorses
Seahorses are magical aquatic creatures that capture the heart, mind, and imagination. Learn more Seahorses from Hikari Sales USA.
Read MoreAll About Turtle Diets
Depending upon the type of turtle you own, their dietary requirements may be vary slightly. Hikari Sales USA provides and overview of various turtle diets.
Read MoreWater Quality Matters
The better your water quality the more likely you are to have great looking fish with very few issues. Hikari USA explains the importance of water quality.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Silkworm in Fish Feed
Hikari Sales USA explains the benefits of silkworm in fishfeed. This is a great way to introduce this ancient nutrient booster to your tank or pond pets.
Read More5 Tips for Betta Owners
The ubiquitous betta is one of the most beautiful and common pet store fish available today next to the goldfish...
Read MoreMost Common Reasons Why Your Aquarium Smells Bad
Owning an underwater ecosystem should be a fun and exciting adventure that grants you an opportunity to observe another world....
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