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  • Medaka: The Adaptable and Hardy Japanese Rice Fish Perfect for Your Aquarium

    Medaka: The Adaptable and Hardy Japanese Rice Fish Perfect for Your Aquarium

    Japanese rice fish, or medaka (Oryzias latipes), are a small, colorful species of freshwater fish native to East Asia. These fish are known for their adaptability and hardiness, making them a popular choice among both beginner and experienced aquarists. In this post, we’ll delve into the size, appearance, coloring, habits, and behavior of medaka, as…

  • Medaka water temperature impact

    Watch a few YouTube videos and read articles from Medaka fans, and you may come away thinking that these adorable fish can live in everything from ice to lava. Yet, Googling “best temperature for medaka” yields a smaller temperature range near 61-72°F (16-22°C). To complicated matters further, “sudden” water temperature changes can shock the fish…

  • Status update

    After noticing a couple medaka from California acting sluggish, I decided to add a heater, at least temporarily. As we settle into winter, I’ll experiment with dropping the temperature slowly. The aquaponic planters are working well, thought growth is currently limited by available sunlight.

  • Morning Medaka check