Species Overview
Scientific Name: Oryzias latipes
Common Name: Medaka Rice Fish
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Introduce a vibrant, lively energy to your aquarium with the gorgeous Oryzias Sp. Pink Medaka Rice Fish. This variant features a beautiful yellow-pink body beautifully contrasted by a shimmering, silvery belly. True to their reputation, these nano fish act as tiny pops of color that stand out brilliantly against green foliage in a planted tank. While they look spectacular from the front of a glass tank, Pink Medaka are also incredibly popular for pond-style setups and outdoor tubs, offering hobbyists a mesmerizing, unique bird's-eye view from above. Add a school and you’ll be making waves!
Behavior
- These fish are exceptionally hardy, beginner-friendly, and adaptable to a wide variety of aquarium parameters, including brackish water setups.
- In a standard home aquarium, these active fish are primarily mid- to top-level swimmers.
- They are a deeply peaceful species that should be housed alongside other gentle nano fish and larger peaceful invertebrates.
- They do best in schools of 6 or more and will display their best color and behavior when kept in appropriate numbers.
- This species has the potential to jump, so a well-fitting lid or dense floating live aquarium plants are highly recommended for coverage.
Diet
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.
Quick Care Stats
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Origin: Tank-bred
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Temperament: Peaceful – Fin-tastic for community tanks
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Average Size: 1 - 1.5 inches
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Diet: Omnivore
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Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons
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Ideal Group Size: School of 6 or more
Want to make sure your Medaka stay healthy and thrive? Click here for a complete Japanese Rice Fish Care Guide
