Fish Species
Japanese Ricefish
Oryzias latipes
About
Also called Medaka, this small ricefish is hardy, social and well suited to unheated or subtropical aquariums. Numerous captive color strains exist. It is best kept in groups with plants or spawning mops near the surface.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Oryzias latipes
Origin Region
East Asia: Japan, Korea, China and Vietnam
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
4 cm | 1.6 in
Water Requirements
Subtropical CommunityTemperature
18–26°C
pH
6.5–7.8
GH Hardness
4–15dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–10dKH
Min Tank Size
40L