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Medaka Brilliant Blue Ricefish
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✅ Level: Easy — a robust and spectacularly colorful nano-fish, ideal for small aquariums.
The Medaka Brilliant Blue Ricefish (Oryzias latipes 'Brilliant Blue') is a breathtakingly beautiful cultivated variety with an intense, metallic blue shimmering body that sparkles differently with every incidence of light — the result of years of selective breeding in Japan.
🐠 Animal 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 pieces |
| Breeding behavior | Egg-scatterer |
| Origin | Asia (selectively bred variety) |
| Family | Adrianichthyidae |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🏪 Pickup & guarantee
- Only available for pickup at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal will not be shipped
- Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store upon pickup
- Don't hesitate to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when picking up
✂️ Care
Keep in a school of at least 6 — in larger groups, males display their most intense blue sheen during courtship. Feed fine flake food or micro-pellets, supplemented with live or frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia. A dark substrate and indirect lighting will best highlight the blue color.
🐠 Combination tip
Peaceful and ideal for nano-aquariums, possibly with shrimp or other small, calm nano-fish. Combines well with floating plants such as Salvinia or Riccia.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Why does the color of this fish change?
The blue shimmer is iridescence — the color changes hue depending on the angle of light, from deep blue to turquoise.
How many specimens should I buy at minimum?
At least 6 — as a schooling fish, it feels most comfortable in a group.
How do I get the most intense colors?
Use a dark substrate and indirect lighting, and feed a protein-rich diet.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
