10 Best Tank Mates for Japanese Rice Fish

 Japanese Rice Fish, also known as Medaka, are a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts. They are easy to care for, peaceful, and come in a range of colors. If you are considering keeping Japanese Rice Fish in your aquarium, you may be wondering what other fish species would make good tank mates. Here are ten of the best tank mates for Japanese Rice Fish:

 

  1. Cherry Shrimp:
    Cherry shrimp are a popular choice for planted tanks, and they make great tank mates for Japanese Rice Fish. They are peaceful, active, and will not bother your rice fish.

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  1. Neon Tetras:
    Neon tetras are a small, peaceful fish that will do well with Japanese Rice Fish. They are active and colorful, and they will add some diversity to your aquarium.

    Cardinal tetra & neon tetra
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  2. Pygmy Corydoras:
    Pygmy Corydoras are a small, peaceful catfish that will do well with Japanese Rice Fish. They are social and active, and they will help to keep your aquarium clean.

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    Carnat Joel, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  3. Endler’s Livebearer:
    Endler’s Livebearer is a small, peaceful fish that is easy to care for. They are active and colorful, and they will do well with Japanese Rice Fish.

  4. Guppies:
    Guppies are a popular choice for aquariums, and they make great tank mates for Japanese Rice Fish. They are active, colorful, and peaceful.

    5. Poecilia reticulata - Guppy, male, cobra-green morph
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  5. Zebra Danios:
    Zebra Danios are a small, active fish that will do well with Japanese Rice Fish. They are easy to care for and will add some movement to your aquarium.

  6. Bristlenose Pleco:
    Bristlenose plecos are a peaceful, algae-eating catfish that will do well with Japanese Rice Fish. They are active and will help to keep your aquarium clean.

  7. Harlequin Rasbora:
    Harlequin Rasboras are a small, peaceful fish that will do well with Japanese Rice Fish. They are active and colorful, and they will add some diversity to your aquarium.

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  8. White Cloud Mountain Minnows:
    White Cloud Mountain Minnows are a peaceful fish that will do well with Japanese Rice Fish. They are easy to care for and will add some color to your aquarium.

  9. Otocinclus Catfish:
    Otocinclus Catfish are a small, peaceful catfish that will do well with Japanese Rice Fish. They are active and will help to keep your aquarium clean.

 

When selecting tank mates for Japanese Rice Fish, it is important to consider the size of your aquarium and the compatibility of the fish species. Always research the fish species you are interested in and their specific care requirements to ensure they will be a good fit for your aquarium. With the right selection of tank mates, your Japanese Rice Fish can thrive in a peaceful and diverse community aquarium.

 

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