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[ARRIVED 5-MAR-2026] Gold Medaka 2-4cmOryzias latipes (Japanese Ricefish) Hardy, adaptable nano fish available in multiple colour varieties Quick Facts Size: ~34 cm Tank size: 30L+ recommended Difficulty: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Best kept: Groups (6+) Plant safe: Yes Is this for you? Good if: You want a hardy and adaptable nano fish You enjoy top to mid water activity You want a fish suitable for indoor or outdoor setups You are happy to keep a group Avoid if: You keep aggressive or
Oryzias latipes (Japanese Ricefish)
Hardy, adaptable nano fish available in multiple colour varieties
Quick Facts
- Size: ~3β4 cm
- Tank size: 30L+ recommended
- Difficulty: π’ Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best kept: Groups (6+)
- Plant safe: Yes
Is this for you?
βοΈ Good if:
- You want a hardy and adaptable nano fish
- You enjoy top to mid-water activity
- You want a fish suitable for indoor or outdoor setups
- You are happy to keep a group
β Avoid if:
- You keep aggressive or large fish
- You plan to keep just a few
- You want a bottom-dwelling species
- You have an open-top tank without cover (jump risk)
Why this fish?
Japanese Ricefish are known for their adaptability and availability in a wide range of colour varieties, from natural tones to bright selective-bred forms.
They are hardy, active, and well-suited to both beginner aquariums and outdoor setups such as ponds or tubs.
Common mistakes
- Keeping too few β reduces activity and natural behaviour
- Keeping in open-top tanks β risk of jumping
- Assuming all colours have identical robustness (some lines vary)
- Pairing with aggressive or highly active fish
- Underestimating their need for group dynamics
Care made simple
- Temperature: 18β28Β°C (very adaptable)
- Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods
- Group size: 6+ recommended
- Setup: Plants, open swimming space
- Water: Clean, stable
Pair with
- Quality flakes / micro pellets
- Planted tanks or outdoor tubs
- Peaceful nano fish
- Shrimp setups
One of the most adaptable nano fish available. However, selectively bred colour varieties can vary slightly in robustness, so stable conditions are still important.
FAQ
Are they good for beginners?
Yes. They are one of the most beginner-friendly nano fish available.
Can they live outdoors?
Yes. They are commonly kept in outdoor tubs or ponds in suitable climates.
Do different colours behave differently?
Behaviour is the same, but some selectively bred lines may be slightly less robust.
Where do they swim?
Mostly top to mid-water.
Do they jump?
Yes, so a lid or cover is recommended.
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