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Starlight Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes "Starlight")
$1499 CAD
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Starlight Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes "Starlight") is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
SKU:
11918761071934
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Starlight Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes "Starlight")
$1499 CAD
Unit price
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Unavailable
Starlight Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes "Starlight")
Description
Description
Starlight Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes "Starlight")
Appearance
- Coloration: Iridescent body with a shimmering, star-like sparkle—hence the name "Starlight."
- Size: Around 1.2–1.6 inches (3–4 cm).
- Sexual Dimorphism: Males are usually slimmer and more colorful; females are rounder, especially when carrying eggs.
🌿 Habitat & Tank Setup
- Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for a small group; ideally 10+ gallons.
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 64–78°F (18–26°C)
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- Hardness: Moderate
- Environment: Planted tanks with floating plants and gentle filtration. They do well in both freshwater and slightly brackish water.
Behavior & Compatibility
- Temperament: Peaceful and social; best kept in groups of 6 or more.
- Tank Mates: Other peaceful nano fish like endlers, small rasboras, or shrimp.
Diet
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Feeding: Omnivorous; accepts:
- Micro pellets
- Crushed flakes
- Live/frozen foods like daphnia, baby brine shrimp
Breeding
- Ease: Very easy to breed.
- Method: Egg scatterers; females carry eggs on their vent before depositing them on plants or spawning mops.
- Fry Care: Remove adults or eggs to a separate tank to prevent predation.
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryOrnamental Fish
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Species TypeRicefish
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size5 Gallons
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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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