The Orange Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes), also known as Japanese Medaka, is a peaceful and hardy nano fish admired for its bright orange coloration and graceful swimming style. Its small size, calm nature, and ability to thrive in a wide range of water conditions make it an excellent choice for beginner and planted aquariums.

Orange Rice Fish are active schooling fish that look best when kept in small groups. They are surface to mid-level swimmers and add vibrant movement and color to community tanks. Due to their resilience and low maintenance needs, they are also ideal for outdoor tubs and nano ponds in tropical climates like India.

???? Key Features

• Bright Orange Color: Adds vivid contrast to planted and nano tanks

• Peaceful Nature: Safe with shrimp and other small community fish

• Hardy & Beginner Friendly: Tolerates a wide range of water parameters

• Active Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups for natural behavior

• Low Maintenance: Suitable for indoor aquariums and outdoor tubs

⚙️ Care Instructions

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 liters (larger preferred for groups)

• Temperature: 20–28°C

• pH Range: 6.5–8.0

• Diet: Micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia

• Tank Setup: Planted tank with floating plants recommended

• Compatibility: Excellent with shrimp, guppies, rasboras, and other peaceful fish

???? Tips for Best Results

• Keep at least 4–6 fish for stress-free behavior

• Floating plants help enhance color and breeding behavior

• Regular small water changes improve health and coloration

???? Specifications

• Common Name: Orange Rice Fish

• Scientific Name: Oryzias latipes

• Size: 2.5 – 3 cm

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Swimming Level: Top to mid

• Lifespan: 2 – 4 years

• Quantity: 1 Fish (Single)