{"product_id":"assorted-medaka","title":"Assorted Medaka","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAssorted Medaka, also known as Japanese Rice Fish, are small, hardy freshwater fish available in a variety of colours, patterns and fin types. Their peaceful nature, active swimming behaviour and ability to tolerate a relatively wide range of conditions have made them increasingly popular with both aquarium and outdoor pond keepers.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eMedaka are available in an enormous range of selectively bred varieties, including metallic, orange, white, black, gold and patterned forms. With assorted stock, the exact colouration and pattern of individual fish will vary depending on the varieties available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eThey are active near the surface and middle levels of the aquarium and look particularly attractive in planted setups. Floating plants are especially useful, providing shade, cover and a more natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eMedaka are also prolific egg layers. Females regularly carry clusters of adhesive eggs beneath their bodies before attaching them to plants or spawning materials. 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Assorted Medaka may include different colours, patterns and selectively bred strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u2cvfn\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eHow many Medaka should be kept together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eA group of six or more is recommended. Larger groups allow them to display more natural social behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1n191ov\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eCan Medaka live outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eYes. Medaka are particularly popular for outdoor tubs and ponds because they tolerate cooler temperatures better than many tropical aquarium fish. Outdoor setups should still provide protection from extreme temperatures and predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1rtwbii\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eDo Medaka breed easily?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eYes. Healthy Medaka can produce eggs regularly. Females carry adhesive eggs before attaching them to plants or spawning material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1we7l2n\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eWhat do Medaka eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eThey readily accept quality flakes and micro pellets. Small frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp and daphnia can be offered for additional variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5yaymd\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eCan Medaka live with other community fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003eYes, with peaceful species of similar size and temperament. Avoid larger or predatory fish that may eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10qn8xj\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bz7e0k\" data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003eKeeping Medaka individually rather than in a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7waw2f\" data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eHousing them with large or predatory fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"113vc1j\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003eOverfeeding small fish and allowing excess waste to accumulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfavpr\" data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003eProviding no surface cover or shaded areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lcs5pn\" data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003eFailing to account for breeding and increasing numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17jdobj\" data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003eExposing outdoor Medaka to extreme temperatures or predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50552837308555,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/OGFoBtVXGZUX_K-YAmry1J-53WsBFugC_BrXIXW3LMAH-NUmOSVvwhAT6zEepV0sDYoSmQoInZLXxvK_LdKq8p3Es1m_FBVDc8Yw32GHEPv9_MNRv-X36EjeD3w17xV2xy5f4RPy9H0WeXkEU08sJN3oA1DQEQcqg3ev75-4WYuFFkhuTxj0m7j.jpg?v=1790403231","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/assorted-medaka","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}