{"product_id":"nishiki-black-yellow-medaka-rice-fish-oryzias-latipes","title":"Nishiki Black \u0026 Yellow Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNishiki Black \u0026amp; Yellow Medaka (Oryzias latipes)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking ornamental variety of Japanese rice fish prized for its bold contrast and ease of care. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep black body with bright yellow\/gold patches or overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can vary—some show mottled “koi-like” patterns; others have cleaner contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 inches) adult length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, torpedo-shaped with subtle metallic sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; 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Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and social schooling fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in groups (5–10+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther medaka varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall peaceful species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid keeping with aggressive or fin-nipping fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely easy to breed:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales carry eggs attached near the vent briefly before depositing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpawning occurs almost daily in warm conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating plants or spawning mops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs hatch in ~7–14 days depending on temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy They’re Popular\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy (great for beginners and outdoor setups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique black \u0026amp; 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