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Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)

$1499 CAD
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SKU: 38724101088862

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Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)

Description

Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)

Bring a touch of living Japanese elegance to your aquarium with the Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish. Inspired by the classic Kohaku Koi color pattern, these beautiful Medaka feature a striking combination of bright white and vibrant red-orange coloration. Their peaceful nature, hardiness, and active swimming behavior make them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Kohaku Medaka are highly adaptable and thrive in aquariums, patio ponds, and outdoor tubs. Their shimmering colors become even more vivid under natural sunlight, making them a popular choice for ornamental pond displays.

Features

  • Stunning red-orange and white Kohaku coloration
  • Peaceful and community-friendly temperament
  • Suitable for aquariums, nano tanks, and outdoor ponds
  • Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of water conditions
  • Easy to care for and ideal for beginners
  • Active top-water swimmers with fascinating social behavior

Care Information

  • Scientific Name: Oryzias latipes
  • Common Name: Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish
  • Adult Size: 1.2–1.5 inches (3–4 cm)
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Diet: Omnivore; accepts quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods
  • Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum
  • Temperature: 60–82Β°F (16–28Β°C)
  • pH: 6.5–8.0
  • Difficulty: Easy

Tank Mates

Kohaku Medaka do well with other peaceful fish, shrimp, and snails. Avoid housing them with large or aggressive species that may view them as food.

Breeding

Medaka are prolific egg layers and can breed readily in well-maintained aquariums and ponds. Females often carry clusters of eggs before depositing them on plants or spawning mops.

Important Notes

  • Colors and patterns vary naturally from fish to fish.
  • Juvenile fish may develop stronger coloration as they mature.
  • Live fish are carefully packed and shipped to ensure the highest possible arrival quality.

A beautiful blend of classic Japanese aesthetics and easy-care fishkeeping, Kohaku Medaka are a standout addition to any freshwater collection.

Specifications
  • Category
    Ornamental Fish
  • Species Type
    Ricefish
  • Water Temperature
    68Β°F to 75Β°F
  • Water pH Level
    Alkaline, Neutral
  • Habitat Preference
    Planted Tanks, Rocky Tanks, Driftwood
  • Behaviour
    Community Fish

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Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)

$1499 CAD

Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)

Bring a touch of living Japanese elegance to your aquarium with the Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish. Inspired by the classic Kohaku Koi color pattern, these beautiful Medaka feature a striking combination of bright white and vibrant red-orange coloration. Their peaceful nature, hardiness, and active swimming behavior make them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Kohaku Medaka are highly adaptable and thrive in aquariums, patio ponds, and outdoor tubs. Their shimmering colors become even more vivid under natural sunlight, making them a popular choice for ornamental pond displays.

Features

  • Stunning red-orange and white Kohaku coloration
  • Peaceful and community-friendly temperament
  • Suitable for aquariums, nano tanks, and outdoor ponds
  • Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of water conditions
  • Easy to care for and ideal for beginners
  • Active top-water swimmers with fascinating social behavior

Care Information

  • Scientific Name: Oryzias latipes
  • Common Name: Kohaku Medaka Rice Fish
  • Adult Size: 1.2–1.5 inches (3–4 cm)
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Diet: Omnivore; accepts quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods
  • Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum
  • Temperature: 60–82Β°F (16–28Β°C)
  • pH: 6.5–8.0
  • Difficulty: Easy

Tank Mates

Kohaku Medaka do well with other peaceful fish, shrimp, and snails. Avoid housing them with large or aggressive species that may view them as food.

Breeding

Medaka are prolific egg layers and can breed readily in well-maintained aquariums and ponds. Females often carry clusters of eggs before depositing them on plants or spawning mops.

Important Notes

  • Colors and patterns vary naturally from fish to fish.
  • Juvenile fish may develop stronger coloration as they mature.
  • Live fish are carefully packed and shipped to ensure the highest possible arrival quality.

A beautiful blend of classic Japanese aesthetics and easy-care fishkeeping, Kohaku Medaka are a standout addition to any freshwater collection.

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