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Platinum 'Miyuki' Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)

Platinum 'Miyuki' Medaka Rice Fish (Oryzias latipes)

Regular price £6.50 GBP
Regular price Sale price £6.50 GBP
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Platinum 'Miyuki' Medaka (Oryzias latipes) is a stunning variety of Japanese rice fish prized for its luminous platinum-white body with a subtle iridescent blue sheen. Growing up to 4 cm, these fish are perfect for nano tanks, planted aquariums or outdoor tubs.

Appearance & Behavior
Peaceful, ideal for community tanks. Males exhibit more intense colour females are rounder during breeding. Schooling nature – best kept in groups of 6 or more.

Tank & Care Requirements
• Tank size: minimum 20 L for a small group
• Temperature: 12-24 °C can be kept at room temperature no heater necessary  
• pH: 6.5-8.0; water moderately soft to moderately hard
• Diet: omnivore – accept good quality flakes / micro-pellets, live/frozen foods like baby brine shrimp, daphnia
• Decor: fine-leaved plants, floating plants, gentle water flow, shaded spots for rest

Breeding
Egg layers. Females carry eggs visibly prior to dropping them onto plants or spawning mops under good conditions.

Origin & Health Guarantee
Captive bred, quarantined, free of visible disease. Shipping in oxygenated bags, live arrival guaranteed.

Why Choose Platinum “Miyuki” Medaka?
 – Rare, striking colour you won’t see in many community tanks
 – Very hardy: tolerates slightly cooler temps, variable water hardness
 – Beautiful behaviour + compact size

Source: Hobbyist Bred and Raised in the UK

Sold as: Unsexed

 

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