Medaka Golden 3cm

The Golden Medaka is an adorable nano aquarium fish. It is also a great species that can be kept in cold water and makes a wonderful beginner fish due to its small size, color, and behavior. The simple golden sunburst color makes this fish really stand out and it would make a wonderful addition to a nano desktop aquarium. its bright yellow-orange color is contrasted with a cream and pearl white body. Its body shape is very easily comparable with the tropical guppy however the Medaka is far more underrated and in most cases much more beginner-friendly! They max out at a size of 4cm. Much like their beautiful colors the orange Medaka also has a beautiful peaceful personality and would be really different and unique additions to any community aquarium. Telling the difference between males and females is difficult. When breeding though the female will carry her eggs on the outside of her body for a short time until the male fertilizes them then she will drop or attach them to a leaf or something similar which is very unique to see! The gold Medaka can be found in the cold rivers of Japan.

Tank Recommendations for your Gold Medaka
The Gold Medaka is a very active little fish and would be fine in a tank that is 10 gallons (37 liters). The Gold Medaka is not fussy at all when it comes to the substrate but will really love a densely planted aquarium. This would also ensure that if the fish end up breeding which is highly likely then the fry has a good chance at surviving.

Suitable Tank Buddies

The Black shark is a very peaceful and small fish and is best suited to be kept with small community fish. other small community fish like neon tetras, ember tetras, or rasboras.

Usually Compatible

Mall community fish like neon tetras, ember tetras or rasboras, and even livebearers like guppies.

Sometime Compatible

Anabantoid species such as bettas, gouramis, and species of a similar sort. They might be a bit too big and aggressive for the small gold Medaka

Rarely Compatible

Very aggressive South American cichlids such as Oscars and jaguar cichlids.

Feeding your Golden Medaka

The Gold Medaka is very easy to feed. It is an opportunistic feeder and will readily eat a wide range of foods being both dry, fresh, and frozen. Their diet should contain good quality floating pellets with frozen food that have a high protein such as bloodworm, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Feeding should occur once a day and it is best to do so during the day.