Celebes Rice Fish
✅ Level: Easy — an active, peaceful schooling fish for the community aquarium.
The Celebes Ricefish (Oryzias Celebensis) is a lively, active schooling fish that spends most of its time in the upper and middle water layers. With its striking, shimmering scales, it is a beautiful addition to an Asian community aquarium.
🐠 Species specifications
| Max. length | ±4 cm |
| Temperature | 23–27°C |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Min. aquarium length | 40 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Min. school size | 6 individuals |
| Breeding behavior | Egg scatterer |
| Origin | Asia (Sulawesi) |
| Family | Adrianichthyidae |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🏪 Collection & warranty
- Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
- Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store upon collection
- Upon collection, feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium setup
✂️ Care
Keep in a school of at least 6 individuals in a well-planted aquarium with sufficient open swimming space in the upper and middle water layers. As an egg scatterer, this fish deposits her eggs loosely among fine vegetation, without further parental care.
🐠 Combination tip
Peaceful and well-suited for combining with other calm, small community fish. A nice addition to an Asian-themed aquarium.
❓ Frequently asked questions
In which water layers does this fish swim most?
The Celebes Ricefish swims mainly actively in the upper and middle water layers of the aquarium.
How many individuals should I buy at minimum?
A minimum of 6 individuals — as a schooling fish, it feels most comfortable in a group.
Is this fish suitable for a community aquarium?
Yes, it is peaceful and combines well with other calm species.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit the store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
Why Aquarium Plant Shop?
- Many types of aquarium fish in stock.
- Pick up in store is possible 6 days a week.
- Livestock will not be shipped.
