{"product_id":"platinum-rice-fish-oryzias-latipes-3cm","title":"Platinum Rice Fish Oryzias Latipes - 3cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Ricefish is a dazzling aquarium and pond fish with a brilliant metallic white sheen that shimmers beautifully under both aquarium lighting and natural sunlight. Peaceful, hardy, and adaptable, it is perfect for both indoor aquariums and outdoor tubs or ponds, making it a versatile choice for aquarists of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin:\u003cbr\u003eThe wild-type \u003cem\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e is native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China, where it inhabits rice paddies, streams, and ponds. The platinum morph is a selectively bred color variant developed for the aquarium hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding:\u003cbr\u003eOmnivorous and easy to feed. Accepts flakes, micro pellets, and frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A varied diet helps maintain their intense metallic sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Mates:\u003cbr\u003eCompletely peaceful and ideal for nano community tanks with rasboras, small tetras, endlers, shrimp, and other calm species. Best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural schooling behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 64–77°F (18–25°C) (can tolerate cooler outdoor conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 7.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Low to moderately hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 10 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoys planted tanks with open swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Personality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active, and social\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and adaptable to a range of conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows best color in natural daylight or under high-quality LED aquarium lights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner-friendly and excellent for both aquariums and ponds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeds readily—females carry adhesive eggs before depositing them in plants or spawning mops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan help control mosquito larvae in outdoor setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerates mild seasonal temperature drops in outdoor tubs or ponds (avoid freezing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Ricefish is a glittering, easy-to-care-for gem that thrives in both aquariums and ponds, adding a touch of shimmering elegance to any setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56392126857595,"sku":"STF-MISSING-6","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/files\/Platinum_Rice_Fish_Oryzias_Latipes.png?v=1787835910","url":"https:\/\/charterhouse-aquatics.com\/products\/platinum-rice-fish-oryzias-latipes-3cm","provider":"Charterhouse Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}