Description
Ricefish – Graceful, Hardy, and Perfect for Nano & Outdoor Setups
(Oryzias spp.)
Ricefish (Oryzias spp.) are elegant, small-bodied freshwater fish known for their calm demeanor, hardiness, and shimmering appearance. Native to East and Southeast Asia, these adaptable fish thrive in a wide range of conditions—making them a fantastic choice for both indoor aquariums and outdoor patio ponds. Popular varieties include the Medaka Ricefish, Platinum, Orange, and Daisy's Ricefish, each with their own subtle charm.
Key Features:
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Peaceful and Social: Best kept in groups for active, natural behavior
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Colorful Options: Available in silver, orange, gold, white platinum, and iridescent varieties
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Compact Size: Typically 2.5–4 cm (1–1.6 inches)
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Hardy and Low-Maintenance: Tolerant of cooler temperatures and variable water parameters
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Egg-Layers: Breed readily in well-maintained conditions
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum Tank Size: 20 liters (5 gallons)
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Temperature: 18°C–26°C
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pH Range: 6.5–8.0
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Suitable for both unheated indoor tanks and outdoor tubs during warmer seasons
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Prefer planted setups with gentle filtration and moderate lighting
Compatibility:
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Ideal tankmates include endlers, small rasboras, neocaridina shrimp, and other peaceful nano species
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Best kept in shoals of 6 or more for natural schooling behavior
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Avoid aggressive or much larger fish
Feeding:
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Omnivorous—accept a wide range of high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods like daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and mosquito larvae
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Feed 1–2 times daily
Why Choose Ricefish?
Whether you’re building a peaceful nano tank, a seasonal outdoor setup, or a breeding project, Ricefish are a stunning and low-fuss choice. With their beautiful glimmering scales, calm personality, and ease of care, they’re a hidden gem in the world of freshwater aquatics.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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