Japanese rice fish mega orange ( 5 pcs)

The Japanese Rice Fish – Mega Orange (Oryzias latipes) is a colorful variety of the classic Medaka (Japanese rice fish) — prized for its vivid orange hue, peaceful nature, and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions.

Tank Setup

• Tank size: Minimum 10–15 liters (3–5 gallons) for a small group (5–6 fish).

• Shape: Long, shallow tanks mimic their natural rice paddy habitat.

• Substrate: Fine gravel or sand.

• Decor: Add plants (like hornwort, anubias, or java moss), rocks, and driftwood for cover.

Water Parameters

• Keep water clean and well-oxygenated.

• Perform 20–30% water changes weekly.

Diet

• Omnivorous — eats most foods.

• Offer a varied diet:

  • High-quality micro pellets or flake food

  • Live or frozen foods like daphnia, baby brine shrimp, or bloodworms

  • Vegetable-based foods occasionally

• Feed 2–3 times daily in small amounts.

Behavior & Tankmates

• Peaceful and social — best kept in groups of 6 or more.

• Suitable tankmates:

  • Small, non-aggressive fish (e.g., guppies, white cloud minnows)

  • Shrimp or snails

• Avoid fin-nippers or aggressive fish.

Breeding

• Very easy to breed!

• Females carry eggs attached to their belly before depositing them on plants or spawning mops.

• Eggs hatch in 7–10 days depending on temperature.

• Fry can be fed infusoria or powdered fry food, then baby brine shrimp.