Japanese Ricefish (Medaka) Oryzias latipes
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Oryzias latipes
Origin region
Japan
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Top
Adult size (cm)
4.00
Minimum tank (L)
30
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
15.0–26.0
pH
6.80–8.00
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Japan
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg carrier/scatterer; floating mops.
Notes
Thrives unheated indoors; many colour strains.