Kohaku Rice Fish Oryzias Latipes - 3cm

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Overview:
The Kohaku Ricefish is a stunning ornamental variant of the Japanese Ricefish, inspired by the famous Kohaku Koi pattern. It displays a creamy white body with vivid red-orange patches along the head and back, making it stand out beautifully in both aquariums and outdoor ponds. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, this variety is a favorite for aquarists and pond keepers alike.

Origin:
The wild-type Oryzias latipes is native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China, where it inhabits rice paddies, streams, and ponds. The Kohaku morph is a selectively bred color variety developed in captivity.

Feeding:
Omnivorous and easy to please. Accepts flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A varied diet keeps colors bright and enhances breeding success.

Tank Mates:
Completely peaceful and well-suited to nano community aquariums with rasboras, small tetras, shrimp, and other calm fish. Keep in groups of 6 or more for natural social behavior and best color display.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 64–77°F (18–25°C) (tolerates cooler outdoor conditions)

• pH: 7.0–8.0

• Hardness: Low to moderately hard water

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Thrives in planted tanks or ponds with open swimming areas

Behavior & Personality:

• Peaceful, active midwater swimmer

• Hardy and adaptable—can be kept indoors or outdoors in mild climates

• Colors show best in natural sunlight or under high-quality aquarium lighting

Special Notes:

• Beginner-friendly and excellent for outdoor water gardens

• Breeds readily—females carry eggs before depositing them in plants or spawning mops

• Helps control mosquito larvae in outdoor ponds and tubs

• Avoid exposure to freezing temperatures if kept outdoors

The Kohaku Ricefish brings the beauty of traditional Japanese koi patterns into a hardy, peaceful, and small-bodied fish, perfect for adding elegance to aquariums, tubs, or garden ponds.

Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

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