Description
The Medaka Ricefish Black (Oryzias latipes ‘Black’) or Black Medaka Japanese Ricefish is a small, hardy fish native to East Asia. Due to its small size, peaceful nature, and tolerance for a wide range of water parameters, this freshwater fish become one of the most popular Medaka Japanese Ricefish for sale in our store. With the attractive color of their bodies, Black Medaka Ricefish is the ideal choice for any aquarium tank. As a schooling fish, it needs to be kept with a group of 6 or more. This not only makes the aquarium tank more attractive but also keeps them from paying too much attention to other species. Although Black Medaka Japanese Ricefish is not picky at food or water parameters, it still needs some specific care requirements.
The Black Medaka Ricefish can grow up to 1.5 inches (4cm) and has attractive eyes with blue or silvery color. There are several types of Medaka Japanese Ricefish based on their colors such as Gold Medaka Japanese Ricefish, Platinum Medaka Japanese Ricefish, etc. In wildlife, they only live for 1 – 2 years but in captivity, they can live up to 5 years.
Although Medaka Japanese Ricefish are not picky eaters, they prefer to be fed with tiny foods that float on the water’s surface. This makes them an ideal choice for your outdoor pond. They can consume various foods such as live food, frozen food, and dry food. Remember to balance their diet with different types of fish food such as pellet food to ensure there are not any nutritional deficiencies.
Medaka Japanese Ricefish can be kept in tanks as small as 5 gallons, but a 10-gallon is ideal. Use a sponge filter for your aquarium tank to ensure gentle filtration and prevent them from sticking in the filter. As Medaka Japanese Ricefish is energetic and may jump out of the tank, an aquarium lid or covering the tank with floating plants is a great idea.
Sexing the Medaka Japanese Ricefish can be done by observing their anal fin. The females are bigger and have a shorter triangle-shaped anal fin while the males have a slender body and a wider anal fin which is shaped like a parallelogram. Medaka ricefish are easy to breed in captivity. Simply provide them with a spawning mop or other spawning medium, and they will do the rest. Their eggs are large about 1.5 mm and have a clear color. When the baby fish develops, it will gradually darken. Fish keepers also can move them to a separate container to prevent other tankmates from incidentally eating them.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Black Medaka Ricefish for sale and other Ricefish for sale are tank-breed, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium Virginia for more high-quality freshwater fish. We have a lot more fish available for sale such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, Neocaridina shrimp for sale, Mystery snail, Nerite snails, and other aquarium supplies.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS
– Temperature: 60° – 75° F (16° – 24° C)
– pH Range: 6.5 to 8.0
– KH Range: 9 – 19 dKH
– GH Range: 6 – 20 dGH
– TDS: 100 – 200
– Minimum tank size: 5 gallons, ideally 10 gallons
Black Medaka Ricefish FAQs
What are the best tankmates for Black Medaka Ricefish?
The best tankmates for Black Medaka Ricefish are peaceful, small fish that inhabit similar water parameters. Some suitable tankmates include Cardinal Tetras, Cherry Barbs, Ghost Shrimp and Blue Shrimp.
How big do Black Medaka Ricefish get?
Black Medaka Ricefish, also known as Japanese Ricefish, typically reach a maximum size of around 1.6 inches (4 cm). Their small size makes them suitable for smaller aquariums.
Are Black Medaka Ricefish easy to keep?
Yes, Black Medaka Ricefish is considered one of the easiest fish to keep, even for beginners. They are hardy, adaptable, and have simple care requirements. They are a great choice for those starting their fishkeeping journey.
