Japanese Rice Fish
Discover the charm of the Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias latipes), also known as Japanese Rice Fish - a peaceful, hardy, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish that's perfect for nano tanks and community aquariums. Native to East Asia and revered for centuries in Japanese culture, Medaka Ricefish are a top choice among aquarists seeking a low-maintenance, visually appealing fish that thrives in a variety of water conditions.
These colorful freshwater fish come in beautiful morphs like white, orange, and blue, making them a standout addition to any freshwater aquarium. Whether you're looking for a coldwater fish, a small tank species, or a reliable breeder fish, our curated Medaka Ricefish collection offers everything you need to get started.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Medaka Ricefish for sale and other freshwater fish for sale are packed with love and care. Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for more betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, aquarium plants for sale, and aquarium supplies.
Why Choose Medaka Ricefish?
- Peaceful community fish: ideal for nano tanks and planted aquascapes
- Coldwater and tropical adaptable: can thrive without a heater
- Easy to breed: perfect for beginner breeding projects
- Low bioload: great for tanks as small as 5 to 10 gallons
- Hardy and beginner-friendly: tolerates a wide range of water parameters
Medaka Ricefish Care Guide
- Tank Size: Suitable for tanks as small as 5 gallons; 10 gallons or more recommended for groups
- Water Parameters: pH 6.5–7.5; Hardness 5–15 dGH; Temperature 65–75°F
- Filtration: Gentle options like a sponge filter work well
- Substrate: Sand or gravel substrate preferred for natural behavior
- Plants: Live aquatic plants provide shelter and spawning surfaces
- Lighting: Moderate lighting enhances color and supports plant growth
- Diet: Omnivores - feed with high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods
- Breeding: Extremely easy to breed. Provide a spawning mop or floating plant and watch them thrive!
Visit here for more details on How to Care for Medaka Ricefish.
Medaka Ricefish Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long do Medaka Ricefish live?
In optimal conditions, Medaka Ricefish live about 2 to 3 years. With proper care, a stable environment, and high-quality food, some hobbyists report lifespans exceeding 3 years.
Can Medaka Ricefish be kept with other fish?
Absolutely! Japanese Rice Fish are peaceful and social, making them great tank mates for other small freshwater fish like Neon Tetras, Corydoras, White Cloud Minnows, and Endlers. Avoid pairing them with large or aggressive species.
What are some common diseases that affect Medaka Ricefish?
Though generally hardy, Medaka can still suffer from freshwater fish diseases such as Ich, fin rot, and dropsy, especially in poorly maintained tanks. Regular water changes and a balanced diet help prevent illness.
Testimonials
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Such cuties! Very active and healthy need to buy more!
Love these guys. Beautifula nd healthy have been doing great in my tank.
Beautiful vibrant color, active and healthy, wish I would of bought more!
Came as babies but beautiful and active non the less. Love this store!
Healthy and beautiful fish.
No one has better Juliis than this store! Beautiful healthy and worth the wait!
Loved my visit to splashy fish. The staff were incredibly helpful/knowledgable and patient. I appreciated their help in selecting the appropriate plants and items for my new betta. Betta a little after a week seems very healthy, energetic and sassy.
I got 12 Congo Tetras over a month ago and they are all alive and colored up beautifully! I love them. All the fish I’ve gotten from SplashyFish have been thriving.
I never expected to be into Kuhli Loaches but holy cow they are the highlight of my tank! So much fun to watch them wiggle around.
Great selection & expertise. Staff was so helpful and knowledgeable.
Was in great condition & Tropica is seems to come by
Bought this plant as a culture on April 5th this year and look at it now left side of the tank from top to bottom trimming tonight
they’re healthy, add aesthetic to my tank, and my shrimp love hanging on them
These fish are beautiful, healthy and were perfectly packaged. Shipment arrived quickly, one day I think! Fish still doing well 2 months later! Highly recommend this Seller. All my shipments from Splashy Fish have done well in my planted aquarium.
I really wanted gold guppies so when I found out they had some in stock I went to buy them, when I first looked on their website I was a little hesitant because of the coloration but in person the gold guppies are a lot more vibrant than the pictures show, you can also tell there is so much care for the fish at the store, plus my female gold guppy gave birth the day I got her.
