{"product_id":"metallic-black-medaka","title":"Metallic Black Medaka","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eMetallic Black Medaka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA dramatic black-bodied medaka whose deep metallic scales throw an intense blue shine under strong external light — from certain angles the whole school looks electric blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese ricefish \/ Medaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and social\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–25 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep 8 or more where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a hardy temperate fish with striking metallic coloration, suited to planted indoor aquaria or shaded outdoor tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsider something else if:\u003c\/strong\u003e your display is permanently heated to tropical temperatures, or you keep aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Metallic Black Medaka?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inky body with its hidden blue metallic flash makes this strain one of the most dynamic medaka on display; side lighting or bright overhead light brings out the strongest blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inky body with its hidden blue metallic flash makes this strain one of the most dynamic medaka on display; side lighting or bright overhead light brings out the strongest blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful group fish, best kept in numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits unheated aquariums and outdoor containers in most Australian climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts small quality prepared, frozen and live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature, well-filtered aquarium with dense planting, some surface cover and open swimming room. A base footprint of at least 45 × 30 cm suits a small group. This temperate species prefers 16–22°C; avoid permanent exposure to high tropical heat. Feed small portions of quality micro-pellets or flakes, supplemented with daphnia, brine shrimp or similarly sized foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will you receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne healthy metallic black medaka from the current batch. Sex is not selectable unless specified at purchase; males tend to show deeper coloration and more intense sheen, while females are fuller-bodied. Individual sheen and pattern vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclimation \u0026amp; Introduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloat the sealed bag for temperature equalisation, then add small amounts of tank water over 15–20 minutes before netting the fish into the aquarium. Do not add transport water to the display tank, and keep lighting subdued on the first day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43304370831569,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a44a9ade-c80c-49b6-b3db-223cbc6c1a1a.png?v=1789275728","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/metallic-black-medaka","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}