Platinum Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias latipes) mixed grade

Luminous, serene, and beautifully refined — the Platinum Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias latipes ‘Platinum’) is a stunning fancy medaka variety prized for its brilliant platinum-white to silver body that shimmers like polished metal under aquarium lighting. Offered here as a mixed grade, this listing includes a variety of platinum individuals ranging from standard to higher-grade colouration — perfect for building a colony or finding that exceptional specimen.

Overview

Appearance

Platinum Medaka display a brilliant white to silver body with a distinctive metallic, mirror-like sheen that catches and reflects light beautifully. Higher-grade individuals show a more intense, uniform platinum lustre across the entire body. Mixed grade means you’ll receive a selection of individuals with varying degrees of platinum colouration — all beautiful, with some truly exceptional specimens in the mix.

Water Parameters & Tank Setup

• Temperature: 64 – 82°F (18 – 28°C)
• pH: 7.0 – 8.0
• General Hardness (GH): 6 – 20 dGH
• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a group
• Lighting: Moderate — their platinum sheen glows beautifully under good lighting
• Substrate: Dark substrate creates a stunning contrast with their silver-white bodies
• Plants & Decor: Floating plants, Java moss, and fine-leaved stem plants for a natural feel and spawning sites

Diet & Feeding

• Staple: High-quality medaka or nano fish flakes
• Treats: Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro worms, and mosquito larvae

Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.

Compatibility & Tank Mates

Peaceful and adaptable. Great tank mates include other medaka varieties, small nano fish, Neocaridina dwarf shrimp, and small snails. Avoid housing with larger or boisterous fish.

Breeding

Platinum Medaka breed readily in a well-maintained aquarium. Females carry fertilized egg clusters attached to their belly before depositing them on fine-leaved plants or moss. Eggs hatch in 10–14 days. Fry are tiny — feed infusoria or liquid fry food initially, then graduate to baby brine shrimp.

The Platinum Medaka Ricefish is a serene and luminous fish that brings a touch of Japanese elegance to any aquarium. Whether you’re building a colony or searching for a standout specimen, this mixed grade selection offers excellent value and beauty.