{"product_id":"white-medaka","title":"White Medaka","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the White Medaka\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Medaka is a beautiful selectively bred variety of the Japanese Rice Fish (\u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e), prized for its elegant pearly white body and graceful swimming behaviour. Its clean, luminous appearance makes it a standout addition to ponds, nano aquariums, planted tanks, and aquascapes. Under natural sunlight or quality aquarium lighting, the White Medaka develops a subtle iridescent sheen that enhances its simple yet striking beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Japan, Medaka have been selectively bred for centuries into a wide range of colours and patterns. The White Medaka is one of the most popular varieties due to its hardiness, peaceful temperament, and adaptability to a wide range of water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Medaka are highly social fish and thrive when kept in groups of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6–8\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are active surface swimmers and are ideal companions for other peaceful species such as Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, small Rasboras, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, Blue-eye Rainbowfish, and freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hardy fish perform exceptionally well in both indoor aquariums and outdoor ponds, tolerating cooler temperatures better than many tropical species. A varied diet of premium micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and other live or frozen foods will encourage excellent health, vibrant colouration, and successful breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, hardy, and easy to care for, the White Medaka is an outstanding choice for beginners, aquascapers, and collectors of Japanese rice fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Medaka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred variety originating from Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 Litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003epH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–5 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted aquariums, nano tanks, outdoor ponds, shrimp tanks, and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many White Medaka should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Medaka are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6–8\u003c\/strong\u003e. Larger groups display more natural behaviour and create a beautiful schooling display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan White Medaka live outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. White Medaka are excellent pond fish and tolerate cooler temperatures far better than most tropical species, making them ideal for outdoor ponds in many parts of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do White Medaka eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey thrive on premium micro pellets, quality flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and other small live or frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan White Medaka live with shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are excellent companions for Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, and other dwarf shrimp. Newly hatched shrimplets may occasionally be eaten, but adults are completely safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre White Medaka easy to breed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They readily breed in mature aquariums and ponds. Females carry clusters of eggs beneath their abdomen before depositing them onto fine-leaved plants, mosses, or spawning mops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeeping them alone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Medaka are social fish and become less active and confident when kept in small numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHousing them with aggressive fish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose peaceful community species that won't harass these gentle surface-dwelling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough hardy, White Medaka thrive in clean, stable water with regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeeding only dry foods\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet including live and frozen foods promotes better colouration, breeding, and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProviding no floating plants\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloating plants and spawning mops provide security, reduce stress, and offer ideal spawning sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48875005968523,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/J1xI3Vtm5YOdi8MFJteggpqD6bzVx8lR-QzjwCmZTQO3-xfe5evwGwM8tJTpgtnu8dot3c3ZzuVznc2qxDT89_WJpUMKAUCV8CDZVmkkdOkO0u8XM4RzIrg4jCI--3msB8iMU9S2iLMIK5691Jh-BbxFvLtlL5A0CX5nfs853uqubNFSkepEJE8.jpg?v=1786086393","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/white-medaka","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}