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Oryzias latipes
Medaka, or Japanese Rice Fish, are a beautiful ornamental fish that have been bred in Japan for over four hundred years. They are a popular nano fish among fish keepers due to their unbeatable hardiness and incredible beauty and variety. With almost five hundred registered strains, chances are they come in a color, shape, or fin that you’ll love! If you don’t have the space for a koi pond, these spectacular little fish are the next best thing.
The Platinum Miyuki is one of the most popular strains in the US. Platinum refers to the color, which is a sparkling bluish-white, and Miyuki is the name for this particular fin shape. From above, the white backs of these fish glitter and sparkle in the sun, making them a top contender for anyone looking for a beautiful pond fish. This strain is also very well established and stable, so it breeds true with minimal intervention.
Care Instructions: Medaka do best in outdoor pond or pond patio setups. They thrive in rice paddies in Japan, which experiences all four seasons similar to the Eastern United States. Their ideal temperature is about 60°F - 75°F, however they can tolerate anywhere between 32°F - 93°F. If you are keeping them indoors, no heater is required. They are not picky about food and will happily eat most types of tropical fish flakes and pellets. The more variety you can provide, the better.
Size: Most medaka max out between 1.25” to 1.5”.
This listing is for one unsexed fish bred in-house at Happy Clam Aquatics.
Oryzias latipes
Medaka, or Japanese Rice Fish, are a beautiful ornamental fish that have been bred in Japan for over four hundred years. They are a popular nano fish among fish keepers due to their unbeatable hardiness and incredible beauty and variety. With almost five hundred registered strains, chances are they come in a color, shape, or fin that you’ll love! If you don’t have the space for a koi pond, these spectacular little fish are the next best thing.
The Platinum Miyuki is one of the most popular strains in the US. Platinum refers to the color, which is a sparkling bluish-white, and Miyuki is the name for this particular fin shape. From above, the white backs of these fish glitter and sparkle in the sun, making them a top contender for anyone looking for a beautiful pond fish. This strain is also very well established and stable, so it breeds true with minimal intervention.
Care Instructions: Medaka do best in outdoor pond or pond patio setups. They thrive in rice paddies in Japan, which experiences all four seasons similar to the Eastern United States. Their ideal temperature is about 60°F - 75°F, however they can tolerate anywhere between 32°F - 93°F. If you are keeping them indoors, no heater is required. They are not picky about food and will happily eat most types of tropical fish flakes and pellets. The more variety you can provide, the better.
Size: Most medaka max out between 1.25” to 1.5”.
This listing is for one unsexed fish bred in-house at Happy Clam Aquatics.
