Scientific Name: Oryzias latipes
Common Name: Medaka Rice Fish
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If you are tired of the usual neon colors, the Oryzias Sp. Galaxy Medaka Rice Fish is a stellar pick for an aquarium. This gorgeous variant sports a pearly white body and an opalescent sheen that catches the light beautifully. While they might not have the bright hues of other variants, their luminous glow makes them impossible to miss against dark hardscape and lush green plants. They look spectacular from the front of a glass tank, but they are also famous for turning outdoor tubs and patio ponds into a high-end viewing experience from above. Honestly, adding a school of these to your setup is easily the best way to give your aquascape some serious star power.
Feeding Rice Fish is simple. They are omnivores with a healthy appetite and will eagerly eat a wide variety of fish food. To maintain their health, provide a balanced diet of high-quality flakes and micro pellets. They will also readily accept live or frozen foods, such as baby brine shrimp or daphnia, which mimic their natural diet and support optimal energy levels. Feed them small amounts once or twice daily.
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Overall rating: 4.5277777 / 5 from 36 reviews.
The Oryzias Sp Galaxy Medaka Rice Fish is a hardy and adaptable species, ideal for community aquariums and planted tanks. Customers report healthy fish and recommend them for small aquariums. Fast and healthy shipping is also highly praised.
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"I love my rice fish, they are doing so well in my pond. They came to me very healthy and active. In my pond I have six other rice fish and they seem to get along with each other."
"All but one DOA. But they sent 1 extra in the mail for each of 6 pack I ordered. So no issues. The fish are live & happy in my outdoor container pond."
"All fish arrived alive and healthy!"
"I ordered these fish in August and have not had the best luck with them. When I first got them one of them was sick and was twirling and died that night. Now 3 months later I am down to 7 from the original 14 I received. I do 25 percent water changes every week. I have been testing my water and everything is fine. They are all dying from the same twirling issue. I have never had this issue before with all my other aquariums. I am just a bit sad this was going to be my fun breeding project and now am down to 7 fish with one have the same twirling issue."
"Came in well package, looking like a bunch of babies so adorable. Came on a day Houston had a bad heat wave. The plants looked in trouble.After a few hours sitting in the pond with an umbrella over them. Then the plants revived and look vibrant ."
"I ordered six, thinking one of them would be male. It turns out it's all female, so I'm a bit disappointed."
"Group arrived fast and healthy!"
"Such a beautiful fish. They sent me 2 extras and are all doing great."
"All 6 arrived healthy and are eating within the first 24 hours. Happy with my order :)"
