Family: Adrianichthyidae
A peaceful omnivore adrianichthyidae from East Asian freshwaters — beginner-friendly.
Oryzias woworae of the family Adrianichthyidae is an aquarium-kept Adrianichthyidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 2–2.8 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Oryzias species in our database include Oryzias curvinotus, Oryzias javanicus, Oryzias latipes.
Beginner-friendly. Peaceful; keep 6+; larger groups settle better.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; community-standard range; verify locally.
Expect 2–2.8 cm as an adult, living upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+. A 28 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over dark fine gravel or sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful. Recommended tankmates: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are 东亚淡水水系 — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with still to very gentle water.
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.