Assorted Medaka (Oryzias latipes)

Assorted Medaka (Oryzias latipes)

Also known as the Japanese Ricefish, Medaka are hardy, peaceful, and available in a wide range of colours including orange, white, and gold. One of the easiest egg-laying fish to keep and breed, they're perfect for nano tanks, outdoor ponds, and indoor community setups.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 40L with plants and gentle flow
• Temperature: 18–24°C (tolerates a wide range)
• pH Range: 7.0–8.0
• Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling, surface-dwelling
• Diet: Micro-pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia and brine shrimp
• Max Size: 3–4cm
• Lifespan: 3–5 years
• Care Level: Easy

Tank Mates: Peaceful small community fish such as white cloud mountain minnows, small rasboras, and shrimp; keep in groups of 6+.

Origin: Captive-bred (wild ancestors from East Asia — Japan, China, Korea)