{"id":26018,"date":"2026-04-05T06:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=26018"},"modified":"2026-04-05T07:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:00:11","slug":"platinum-rice-fish-oryzias-latipes-3cm-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=platinum-rice-fish-oryzias-latipes-3cm-2","title":{"rendered":"Platinum Rice Fish Oryzias Latipes &#8211; 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"596\"><strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"242\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"270\">Platinum Ricefish<\/strong> is a dazzling aquarium and pond fish with a <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"349\">brilliant metallic white sheen<\/strong> that shimmers beautifully under both aquarium lighting and natural sunlight. Peaceful, hardy, and adaptable, it is perfect for both indoor aquariums and outdoor tubs or ponds, making it a versatile choice for aquarists of all experience levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"609\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"612\" \/>The wild-type <em data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"643\">Oryzias latipes<\/em> is native to <strong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"693\">Japan, Korea, and parts of China<\/strong>, where it inhabits rice paddies, streams, and ponds. The <strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"769\">platinum morph<\/strong> is a selectively bred color variant developed for the aquarium hobby.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1063\"><strong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"855\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\" \/>Omnivorous and easy to feed. Accepts <strong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"920\">flakes, micro pellets<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"950\">frozen or live foods<\/strong> such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A varied diet helps maintain their intense metallic sheen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1282\"><strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1080\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\" \/>Completely peaceful and ideal for <strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1141\">nano community tanks<\/strong> with rasboras, small tetras, endlers, shrimp, and other calm species. Best kept in <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1248\">groups of 6 or more<\/strong> for natural schooling behavior.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1307\"><strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1305\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1542\">\n<li data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1387\">\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1387\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1344\">64\u201377\u00b0F (18\u201325\u00b0C)<\/strong> (can tolerate cooler outdoor conditions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1407\">\n<p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1407\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1405\">7.0\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1450\">\n<p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1450\">Hardness: Low to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1488\">\n<p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1488\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1486\">10 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1542\">\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1542\">Enjoys <strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1540\">planted tanks with open swimming space<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1573\"><strong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1571\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1606\">Peaceful, active, and social<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1655\">\n<p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1655\">Hardy and adaptable to a range of conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1738\">Shows best color in natural daylight or under high-quality LED aquarium lights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1760\"><strong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1758\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<li data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<p data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1825\">Beginner-friendly and excellent for both aquariums and ponds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<p data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1922\">Breeds readily\u2014females carry adhesive eggs before depositing them in plants or spawning mops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1977\">\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1977\">Can help control mosquito larvae in outdoor setups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2065\">Tolerates mild seasonal temperature drops in outdoor tubs or ponds (avoid freezing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2230\">The <strong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2092\">Platinum Ricefish<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2134\">glittering, easy-to-care-for gem<\/strong> that thrives in both aquariums and ponds, adding a touch of shimmering elegance to any setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Platinum Ricefish is a dazzling aquarium and pond fish with a brilliant metallic white sheen that shimmers beautifully under both aquarium lighting and natural sunlight. Peaceful, hardy, and adaptable, it is perfect for both indoor aquariums and outdoor tubs or ponds, making it a versatile choice for aquarists of all experience levels. 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