Adrianichthyidae
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Genera: 4
Species: ~ 25
Found in freshwater and brackish waters of south-east asia. Ricefishes are imported only sporadically, generally Oryzias latipes.
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Oryzias celebensis
Celebes medaka
4,5 cmIUCN Redlist VU
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Used in experimental research, information scarce.
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Oryzias celebensis
Oryzias javanicus
Javanese ricefish
4,5 cm
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Surface dweller in habitats of dense aquatic plant, feeds on small live food. Information scarce.
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Oryzias javanicus
Oryzias latipes
Japanese Ricefish
4 cm
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The Japanese Ricefish, Oryzias latipes, is an excellent contender for the small unheated aquarium. The Ricefish is an ideal beginner's coldwater fish. What's more, it will readily breed in a small aquarium.
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Oryzias latipes
Oryzias minutillus
Dwarf medaka
< 2 cm
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The smallest Oryzias is often confused with the fry of other species. It is easy to recognize by its blue eyes. In its native habitat it has even been found at temperatures around 35°C.
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Oryzias minutillus
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1 to 4 cm
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