Javanese Rice Fish
Oryzias javanicus
Best kept as a group in a well-furnished aquarium. Females carry their eggs on their anal fin and deposit them on plants
Synonyms | Aplocheilus javanicus |
Distribution | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. |
Maximum Size | 4.5cm (1.8") |
Temperature | 18-26°C |
Water Parameters | Hard, alkaline water is preferred. pH: 7.5-8.0, dH: 12-25 degrees. Sometimes enters brackish waters. |
Compatibility | Community |
Lighting | No special requirements |
Sexual Dimorphism | Males are larger and with a more pronounced and "˜ragged-edged"™ anal fin. |
Feeding | Flake, granules and frozen foods |
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