{"product_id":"youhiki-longfin-medaka-ricefish","title":"Youhiki Longfin Medaka Ricefish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYouhiki Longfin Medaka Ricefish (\u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e – Youhiki Longfin Variety)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraceful, ethereal, and utterly mesmerizing — the Youhiki Longfin Medaka is a prized Japanese ricefish variety that combines the delicate flowing fins of a longfin strain with the soft, pearlescent \"Youhiki\" body colouration. As they drift through the water, their elongated fins billow like silk in a gentle breeze, catching the light with every turn. This is a medaka for those who appreciate the finer details of the aquarium hobby.\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, gentle 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\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle flow — strong currents can damage their delicate longfins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — soft lighting beautifully highlights their pearlescent 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 encourage natural schooling behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal tankmates: other medaka varieties, small peaceful rasboras, corydoras, snails, and freshwater shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid fin-nipping species — their flowing fins are vulnerable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid strong current from filters or powerheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be kept in 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\u003eFloating plants like water lettuce or frogbit provide shade and a natural feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dark substrate enhances their soft pearlescent colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the tank covered — medaka are known to jump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRare, refined, and remarkably easy to keep — the Youhiki Longfin Medaka is a true collector’s fish that brings an air of elegance to any aquarium.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211153428753,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/medakaRLF.jpg?v=1786672604","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/youhiki-longfin-medaka-ricefish","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}