Northern Medaka (Oryzias sakaizumii)

Familie: Adrianichthyidae

Northern Medaka ist ein Reiskärpfling aus Japan. Länge 3–4.4 cm, Temperatur 18–25 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–25 °C
pH
7–8
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
3–4.4 cm
Mindestaquarium
25 L
Schwimmebene
Middle of the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life
Herkunft
Japan

Artübersicht

Oryzias sakaizumii is a Adrianichthyidae from Japan. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 3–4.4 cm. Small groups recommended. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 18–25 °C at pH 7–8. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand and gravel
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones
Pflanzen
Hardy common aquarium plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Small groups recommended
Fütterung
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Subtle external differences
Fortpflanzungsart
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs