Amber Lame Medaka ricefish (Oryzias Latipes)

*Note : Photos are of the breeding group, actual fish may vary individually.

Amber Lame Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias latipes – Amber Lame Variety)

Warm, golden, and gloriously shimmery — the Amber Lame Medaka is a breathtaking variety of Japanese ricefish that radiates a rich amber-gold metallic lustre under aquarium lighting. Each fish seems to glow from within, casting a warm shimmer as it darts and glides through the water. Hardy, peaceful, and surprisingly easy to breed, this medaka is a wonderful choice for aquarists who want beauty without complexity.

Fish Details

• Adult Size: 3–4 cm (1–1.5 inches)
• Temperament: Peaceful, active schooling fish
• Diet: Omnivore — accepts high-quality flake food, micro pellets, and small live/frozen foods (baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro worms)
• Lifespan: 2–4 years
• Breeding: Egg layer — females carry egg clusters and deposit them on plants or spawning mops; eggs hatch in 10–14 days

Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 L (10 gallons)
• Water Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F) — adaptable and tolerant of cooler temperatures
• pH: 7.0–8.0
• Water Hardness: Moderately hard to hard
• Lighting: Moderate to bright — brings out the full warmth of their amber metallic sheen

Compatibility

• Best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural schooling behaviour and reduced stress
• Ideal tankmates: other medaka varieties, small rasboras, corydoras, snails, and freshwater shrimp
• Avoid housing with large or fin-nipping fish
• Suitable for outdoor tubs or ponds during warmer Canadian months

Care Tips

• A dark substrate enhances their golden shimmer dramatically
• Floating plants like water lettuce or frogbit provide shade and mimic their natural rice paddy habitat
• Easy to breed — add a spawning mop or fine-leaved plants and they will readily spawn
• Perform regular water changes of 20–30% weekly to maintain optimal health
• Keep the tank covered — medaka are known to jump

Warm, radiant, and effortlessly beautiful — the Amber Lame Medaka Ricefish brings a golden glow to any peaceful community aquarium or outdoor pond.