Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Pink Japanese Ricefish, also known as the Medaka Ricefish Complex, are endemic to Japan rather than most other Oryzias ricefish that are endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Here, the Pink Japanese ricefish inhabit coastal waters, mangroves, and sandy freshwater streams that are dense with vegetation. Ricefish are beloved for their relative hardiness, unique body shape, and quirky personalities. Pink Japanese ricefish will have a somewhat translucent body that is yellow-pink in color. Easy to spawn, the “Pink” strain of this ricefish are commercially produced. Ricefish are natural shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of 8 or more individuals for their social behavior. More than one male can be kept in a group, but some sparring may be observed between them. It is not recommended to mix Pink Japanese ricefish with other Oryzias ricefish species, as hybridization can occur and will result in offspring of mixed genetic pools. An adult Pink Japanese ricefish can reach a size of approximately 1-1/2″.

Diet Requirements: Pink Japanese ricefish are omnivores and are not that fussy so long as food can fit into their smaller mouths. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: A minimum 10 gallon aquarium is ideal for a small group of Pink Japanese ricefish. While these fish are small, this size aquarium better provides a stable environment in terms of water chemistry that ricefish need. A tight fitting lid is recommended given that this species spends a lot of its time in the middle and top portions of the aquarium. Though one of the hardier ricefish, Pink Japanese ricefish should not be introduced into a biologically immature aquarium. Weekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters favorable (Nitrates < 20 ppm). The aquarium should be aquascaped with a fine substrate and live plants on the denser side. Pink Japanese ricefish are extremely peaceful and rarely conflict with tank mates. Their timid nature, however, may make them not suitable for traditional community aquariums that have overly rambunctious or competitive species. Mix Pink Japanese ricefish with other peaceful nano tank species that will also thrive in similar tank conditions. Use caution mixing ricefish with Neocaridina shrimps. Recommended water conditions, 70-76° F, KH 5-19, pH 6.5-8.5.

Purchase Size: Medium: 1”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.