Galaxy Medaka Ricefish

Oryzias sp.

Galaxy Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias sp.) — Easy care, Peaceful, under Other. Minimum tank in the app: 10.6 US gal min; aim for 68–79°F and pH 6–8. Details below match the app.

Galaxy Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias sp.) in a planted freshwater aquarium
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Min tank size10.6 US gal min
pH range6–8
Temperature68–79°F
Max size1.2 in (3.0 cm)
Captive lifespan2–4 years
SchoolingYes · 6+ recommended

Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.

Natural distribution

Asia

  • East & Southeast Asia

Regional colours match the stocking calculator’s origin map.

Galaxy Medaka Ricefish Tank Setup

Plan for at least 10.6 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 68–79°F and pH 6–8 without daily drama. These fish use the Mid-top zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.

What Do Galaxy Medaka Ricefishs Eat?

We record diet as Omnivore. Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.

Galaxy Medaka Ricefish Tank Mates

Temperament in the data: Peaceful. Excellent nano species; tolerates cooler water Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.

Are Galaxy Medaka Ricefishs Good for Beginners?

Often a sensible first fish once the tank is cycled and you are willing to test water sometimes. Skip the impulse buy on the same day you set up the tank.

Building a community? Run the full list through the stocking calculator before you add anything else.

Log tests and reminders in App-aquatic—free, same data you see here.