Orange Medaka
Oryzias latipes
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
16–28 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
30 L
Where to buy
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What Orange Medaka costs in South Africa
3 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
R85
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SA median R80 across 2 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Orange Medaka, also known as the Japanese Ricefish, is a small, hardy fish that has been kept in Japan for centuries. The orange colour morph is the most popular aquarium variety, displaying a warm, translucent golden-orange hue. Medaka are surface-dwelling fish that thrive in a wide range of temperatures, including unheated indoor aquariums and outdoor tubs. They are peaceful, easy to breed, and make an excellent choice for nano tanks, planted setups, and even outdoor container ponds during warmer months.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Orange Medaka healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Orange Medaka. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 16–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Orange Medaka can breed in home aquariums with a conditioned pair and stable water.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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