{"product_id":"miyuki-blue-medaka-ricefish","title":"Miyuki Blue Medaka Ricefish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMiyuki Blue Medaka Ricefish (\u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e – Miyuki Blue Variety)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool, luminous, and strikingly beautiful — the Miyuki Blue Medaka is one of the most iconic and beloved varieties of Japanese ricefish. \"Miyuki\" (meaning \"deep snow\" in Japanese) perfectly captures the ethereal, mirror-like blue iridescence that runs along the body of these fish. Under aquarium lighting, they shimmer like moonlight on water — a truly captivating sight that never gets old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFish Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 cm (1–1.5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active schooling fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — accepts high-quality flake food, micro pellets, and small live\/frozen foods (baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro worms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg layer — females carry egg clusters and deposit them on plants or spawning mops; eggs hatch in 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 L (10 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–26°C (64–79°F) — adaptable; tolerates cooler temperatures well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to bright — enhances their signature blue mirror-like sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in groups of 6 or more to display natural schooling behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal tankmates: other medaka varieties, small rasboras, corydoras, snails, and freshwater shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid housing with large or fin-nipping fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for outdoor tubs or ponds during warmer Canadian months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dark substrate dramatically enhances their blue iridescent colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating plants like water lettuce or frogbit provide shade and mimic their natural rice paddy habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the easiest medaka varieties to breed — add a spawning mop or fine-leaved plants and they will readily spawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform regular water changes of 20–30% weekly to maintain optimal health and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the tank covered — medaka are known to jump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA timeless classic in the medaka hobby — the Miyuki Blue Medaka brings a cool, luminous elegance to any peaceful community aquarium or outdoor pond setup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211160211729,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/images_1fde8bcf-4a47-426e-9059-cbc0c25d0703.jpg?v=1786672816","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/miyuki-blue-medaka-ricefish","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}