Orange Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)
Orange Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Orange Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)
Orange Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)
Description
Description
Orange Medaka is a selectively bred color variety of the Japanese Ricefish (Oryzias latipes), prized for its bright orange coloration, hardiness, and ease of breeding. It is one of the most popular Medaka varieties in the aquarium hobby.
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Oryzias latipes
- Common Names: Orange Medaka, Orange Ricefish, Japanese Ricefish
- Origin: Descended from Japanese ricefish native to Japan and East Asia.
- Adult Size: 3 to 4 cm (1.2 to 1.6 in)
- Lifespan: 2 to 4 years
- Temperament: Peaceful, schooling fish
Care Requirements
- Temperature: 18 to 25°C (64 to 77°F)
- pH: 6.5 to 8.0
- Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger for a group
- Group Size: Best kept in groups of 6+
- Diet: Omnivorous; accepts flakes, micro pellets, live and frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Breeding
Orange Medaka are among the easiest egg-laying fish to breed. Females carry fertilized eggs beneath the body for a short period before depositing them on plants, spawning mops, or other surfaces.
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryOrnamental Fish
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Species TypeRicefish
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Water Temperature
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Water pH LevelAlkaline, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Rocky Tanks, Driftwood
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BehaviourCommunity Fish
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