{"product_id":"black-diamond-medaka-rice-fish-oryzias-latipes","title":"Black Diamond Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Diamond Medaka Rice Fish (\u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epremium selectively bred medaka strain\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep black body with metallic shimmer (“lame” sparkle) \u003c\/strong\u003eone of the more collectible morphs in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e What makes “Black Diamond” special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid \u003cstrong\u003ejet-black base color\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic blue\/silver speckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle reflective “diamond” sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong contrast under lighting → very eye-catching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize \u0026amp; lifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003e~3–4 cm (1.2–1.6\")\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: \u003cstrong\u003e2–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, schooling fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in \u003cstrong\u003egroups of 6+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery active surface swimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurious → will come to the front for food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Same personality as other medaka, just higher-end visually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare (identical to all medaka)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemp: \u003cstrong\u003e18–28°C (64–82°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: \u003cstrong\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide tolerance (cool water + even light brackish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re extremely hardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 gallons+ for a group \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplyfintastic.com\/products\/blue-diamond\"\u003e[shrimplyfi...tastic.com]\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm water (low flow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating plants preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid required (they jump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets \/ flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen\/live foods:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional spirulina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Better diet = deeper black + stronger metallic shine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall peaceful fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp (generally safe with adults)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin nippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely easy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgg layers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale carries eggs briefly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeposits on plants\/mops \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpawn frequently in warm conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFry hatch ~1–2 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larmax International Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53675364254014,"sku":"27742631054014","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_bd166935-5820-4601-aed8-5865138318cd.png?v=1780437503","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/black-diamond-medaka-rice-fish-oryzias-latipes","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}