Shukougyoku Medaka Ricefish
Shukougyoku Medaka Ricefish
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These are my homebred Shukougyoku Medaka Ricefish!
In an effort to keep fish shipping as safe as possible, I am not currently listing fish for sale directly on the website. If you’re in an area with nighttime lows consistently above 50°F, email your zip code and which fish you want to info@dakuaquatics.com and I will check weather, shipping, and get back to you within 24 hours!
FYI - I only ship fish overnight via UPS Next Day Air.
A stunning variation of the beloved Medaka Ricefish, the Shukougyoku Medaka captivates with its iridescent, pearl-like sheen and elegant body shape. Originating from selective breeding in Japan, this variety exhibits a unique, almost translucent appearance with hints of soft oranges, blues and silvers, giving it a jewel-like quality. Hardy and adaptable, Shukougyoku Medaka thrive in both aquariums and outdoor ponds, making them an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add a touch of elegance to their setups.
Key Features
Key Features
- Unique iridescent coloration with a pearl-like glow
- Hardy and adaptable to various water conditions
- Peaceful, active swimmers that thrive in groups
- Suitable for both indoor aquariums and outdoor ponds
- Easy to breed with fascinating egg-laying behavior
Care Tips
Care Tips
- Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons, though larger is better for groups
Water Parameters: pH 6.5–8.0, Temperature 59–85°F (15–29°C)
- Diet: Omnivorous; enjoys high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and live/frozen foods like daphnia and brine shrimp
- Behavior: Peaceful and social; best kept in groups of 5 or more
- Breeding: Easily breeds in captivity; females lay adhesive eggs that attach to plants or surfaces
Live Arrival Guarantee
Live Arrival Guarantee
In the event of a DOA, we will replace the affected plants or livestock and reship FOR FREE!
If a DOA has occurred, please send clear photos of the affected plants or livestock in their closed shipping containers to info@dakuaquatics.com within 2 hours of the first delivery attempt and we will make it right!
If your low temps are below freezing, select UPS 2 Day Air at check out so we can include a free heat pack and get your plants to you fast and warm!
With their shimmering beauty and low-maintenance care, Shukougyoku Medaka Ricefish are an exquisite addition to both traditional aquariums and outdoor pond setups.
Great quality very happy with my purchase
All fished arrived in great shape. Easy transaction, fast responses, and very accommodating. Thank you.
Fish arrived well packaged and on time. Theyre quite small but already showing some of their beautiful colors. Added them to my existing tricolor medaka tank to add some genetic diversity, and theyre getting along great with the other juveniles. Thanks for the awesome fish!
They very active healthy & beautiful
Finally reviewing a few months after purchase (9/30/24)
All fish arrived healthy and at a decent size. Probably took around a month or so to reach full maturity and from there I have had great success breeding them. This original generation has now been retired to an outdoor container pond and I am currently raising about 50 or so of the newest generation indoors.
The fish have brilliant coloration, the mottled blue/orange presents a lot of variation in the fish. It is very difficult to capture the lame in their scales but when the light hits them just right they sparkle.
Love these guys looking forward to purchasing a different variation from Daku again when they become available.
Attached is a photo of some of the original fish I took when transferring them to their new home.
