{"product_id":"black-medaka-ricefish-aka-japanese-ricefishkillifish-oryzias-latipes-black-medaka-tank-bred","title":"Black Medaka Ricefish aka Japanese Ricefish\/Killifish (Oryzias latipes \"Black Medaka\"), Tank-Bred","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via FedEx 1 Day Air.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your order contains this item, you will only see FedEx 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Medaka Ricefish is a rare black variety of the Japanese Ricefish, which is one of the hardiest and most adaptable fish in the world!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Black Medaka Ricefish (\u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e “Black Medaka”), also known as the Japanese Ricefish or Japanese Killifish, is an extraordinarily adaptable fish species. This schooling fish can be the highlight in any peaceful community aquarium and it is a particular standout in the planted aquarium. There seems to be some debate as to whether it should be considered part of the killifish family since it behaves similarly, but is not closely related to most other killifish. This mostly subtropical fish can freely inhabit all salinities of water, from freshwater to fully marine water. This particular color morph is very hard to come by in the hobby and rarely seen for sale!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Black Medaka Ricefish typically occupies the middle and top level of the water column.  It is safe with other peaceful, small fish. Due to its small size, it can be viewed as similar to microrasboras and blue-eye rainbowfish as far as its compatibility with dwarf shrimp. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. When keeping the Black Medaka Ricefish with dwarf shrimp, plenty of plants and cover are recommended. It is also best to introduce the dwarf shrimp to the aquarium before introducing the Black Medaka Ricefish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Black Medaka Ricefish must be kept in schools of 6 or more. Not only will it display its best natural behavior and coloration in large schools, but it will also pay little attention to other species. This tank-raised fish is very hardy and adaptable, but it requires clean, well-maintained water to thrive and it will display optimal coloration and health in a planted aquarium with dark substrate, especially where floating plants are present.  As long as it has plenty of cover, it is an extremely outgoing species. It is very easy to breed in the aquarium. It has the ability to jump, so a secure aquarium lid is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile not a picky eater, the Black Medaka Ricefish will thrive and retain its color on a varied diet of mostly omnivorous foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and live, frozen, or freeze-dried \u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e, microworms, \u003cem\u003eTubifex\u003c\/em\u003e, and finely chopped bloodworms will all be readily accepted. However, it also requires some vegetable matter in its diet. It will not bother aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful deep black coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery active and noticeable fish in any aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for nano and planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 64° - 75° F (18° - 24° C), although it is reported to at least temporarily tolerate an extremely wide temperature range of 44° - 104° F (6.7° - 40° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 7.0 – 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKH: 9 - 19 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a school, although a larger aquarium is more optimal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods of appropriate size. Vegetable matter is also essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Behavior: Peaceful, schooling\/shoaling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Adult Size: 1.6 inches (4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Purchase Size: .5 – 1 inch (1.3 – 2.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"School of 3","offer_id":49069639303321,"sku":"ixx1790043031459","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 6","offer_id":49069639336089,"sku":"srn1790043031460","price":30.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 9","offer_id":49069639368857,"sku":"aig1790043031461","price":37.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 12","offer_id":49069639401625,"sku":"zsl1790043031462","price":49.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/black-medaka-ricefish-aka-japanese-ricefishkillifish-oryzias-latipes-black-medak_1.jpg?v=1790043035","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/black-medaka-ricefish-aka-japanese-ricefishkillifish-oryzias-latipes-black-medaka-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}