The Youhiki Ricefish (Oryzias Latipes),, is an exceptional fish species that is perfect for the nano aquarium due to its very small size, vivid coloration, and adaptability. This schooling fish can be the highlight in any peaceful community aquarium and it is a particular standout in the planted aquarium.
Species – Youhiki Madaka Ricefish - Oryzias latipes
Current Size – 1cm – 2cm
Adult Length – 4cm
Temperature Range – 18 – 24 °C
pH Range – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness – 90– 268ppm
Special Requirements - Has proven to be adaptable with no special requirements in terms of décor though it tends to be less colurful when maintained in a sparsely-decorated set-up.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility - Very peaceful but doesn’t make an ideal addition to many communities due to its small size.
Should you wish to maintain it alongside other fishes other diminutive species such as Microdevario, Sundadanio, Eirmotus, Trigonostigma, Pseudomugi, pygmy Corydoras and small Loricariids such as Otocinclus comprise the best options, while freshwater shrimp of the genera Caridina and Neocaridina should also be suitable.
Feeding - Unfussy but must be provided with foods of a suitable size.
A combination of crushed or small-grade, high quality dried foods plus live microworm, Artemia nauplii or similar appears to be ideal and adults have also been observed grazing from solid surfaces, so the natural diet may also contain an algal component.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.