Blue Sparkle Medaka Ricefish for Sale

Product Description

Add brilliant shimmer and cool blue tones to your aquarium with the Blue Sparkle Medaka Ricefish. This beautiful variety of Japanese Ricefish (Oryzias latipes) features attractive blue coloration with sparkling, reflective scales that become especially noticeable under aquarium lighting.

Blue Sparkle Medaka are peaceful, active, and hardy fish that work well in planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups. Their small size and social behavior make them particularly impressive when kept in groups.

Blue Sparkle Medaka Care

• Scientific Name: Oryzias latipes
• Common Name: Blue Sparkle Medaka, Japanese Ricefish
• Adult Size: Approximately 1.25–1.5 inches
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Care Level: Easy
• Diet: Omnivore; quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods
• Recommended Group: 6 or more
• Temperature: Approximately 64–78°F
• pH: Approximately 6.5–8.0
• Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger
• Swimming Level: Upper to middle areas

Peaceful & Active Ricefish

Blue Sparkle Medaka are social fish that display their best natural behavior when kept in groups. Their shimmering blue appearance creates an attractive effect as they swim together near the upper areas of the aquarium.

They are a great choice for planted aquariums and can be kept with other small, peaceful species. Floating plants and dense vegetation can provide additional cover and spawning areas.

Hardy Japanese Ricefish

Medaka are known for their hardy and adaptable nature. They tolerate a wider range of temperatures than many tropical aquarium fish and can be maintained in suitable heated or unheated aquariums when temperatures remain within an appropriate range.

Provide clean, stable water and a varied diet of appropriately sized foods to encourage healthy growth, activity, and strong coloration.

Order Blue Sparkle Medaka Ricefish online from Coast Gem USA and add beautiful blue coloration and sparkling movement to your freshwater aquarium.

How to Acclimate Your New Fish & Shrimp

Proper acclimation helps reduce stress and gives your new aquatic animals the best possible start. Please follow the instructions below based on the type of livestock you purchased.

Goldfish

1. Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for 15–20 minutes to gradually equalize the temperature.
2. Open the bag and add a small amount of aquarium water every 5 minutes for approximately 15–20 minutes.
3. Gently transfer the goldfish into the aquarium using a clean net.
4. Keep the aquarium lights off or dimmed for several hours while your new fish adjusts.

Important: Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium. Allow your goldfish time to settle before feeding.

Betta Fish

1. Float the sealed bag in the aquarium for 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature.
2. Open the bag and slowly add small amounts of aquarium water over the next 10–15 minutes.
3. Carefully transfer your betta into the aquarium without adding the shipping water.
4. Keep the aquarium lights off or dimmed while your betta adjusts.

Important: Bettas may hide, rest, or appear less active after shipping. This can be normal after transportation. Give your betta time to settle into its new environment.

Guppies & Tropical Fish

1. Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature.
2. Open the bag and gradually add small amounts of aquarium water every few minutes for approximately 15–20 minutes.
3. Gently transfer the fish into the aquarium using a clean net.
4. Keep the aquarium lights off or dimmed for several hours to reduce stress.

Important: Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium. Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled and has appropriate water parameters for the species.

Freshwater Shrimp

Shrimp are sensitive to sudden changes in water chemistry, so a slower acclimation process is recommended.

1. Float the sealed bag for 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature.
2. Transfer the shrimp and shipping water into a clean container.
3. Slowly introduce aquarium water into the container. Drip acclimation for approximately 45–60 minutes is recommended.
4. Once acclimated, gently net the shrimp and transfer them into the aquarium.

Important: Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or water parameters.

After Acclimation

Keep aquarium lights off or dimmed for several hours after introducing your new livestock. Allow fish and shrimp time to settle before feeding, and avoid unnecessary handling or disturbances.

Never pour shipping water into your aquarium.

For best results, all livestock should be introduced into a properly cycled aquarium with stable water parameters.

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