{"product_id":"medaka-shogoukiku","title":"Medaka Shogoukiku","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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMedaka Shogoukiku (\u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e) is a selectively bred Japanese rice fish known for its attractive metallic appearance and elegant swimming style. Like other Medaka varieties, Shogoukiku are small, peaceful community fish that thrive in a wide range of water conditions.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eplanted aquariums, nano ponds and outdoor tubs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a fantastic choice for aquarists looking for a colourful and easy-care fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedaka are active during the day and are best kept in groups, where their natural social behaviour can be observed. With suitable conditions, they can also readily breed, with females producing eggs regularly during the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medaka Shogoukiku \/ Japanese Rice Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3–4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality flakes, micro pellets and frozen\/live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted aquarium, tub or pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2–3 years with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Medaka Shogoukiku live outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Medaka are exceptionally well suited to outdoor tubs and ponds, provided the setup is secure from predators and extreme temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Medaka need a heater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. They are remarkably tolerant of temperature fluctuations and can be kept without a heater in many Australian setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many should I keep together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Larger groups generally display more natural behaviour and make an impressive display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they live with other fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided tankmates are peaceful and small enough not to eat them. Avoid large or aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Medaka Shogoukiku breed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Given good conditions, Medaka can breed readily. Females may produce eggs regularly when temperatures and daylight increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping too few\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedaka are social fish and look and behave best when kept in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir small size means they require very little food. Feed small portions that they can consume quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing unsuitable tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, aggressive or predatory fish can easily stress or consume Medaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough hardy, Medaka still require clean, well-maintained water. 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