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They are often quite pricey, in all honesty. Especially depending on strain and "grade" they're not graded like shrimp are for example. But are valued in a similar way to koi! The cleaner and bolder the markings and brighter the colours, the more valuable the fish. Although with them not coming...

Yaaay! Congratulations on the find Cannot wait to see your little guys. The blues are definitely one of my favourites, they're incredible under a strong light

Hi , Nedge! I saw you were redirected to your own thread here. Hopefully I can still be of some help. Since your Medaka are new and are going through some seasonal changes, as mentioned above. They could be a little confused and stressed. It sounds to me more like juvenile sparring, though...

Unfortunately, it is the case in many places outside of Japan It's such a shame, the first batch I got I was very lucky to come by and they were just a clutch of eggs! Online is definitely your best bet if you're on the hunt for some yourself, and it may require you to raise some. But they're...

Lovely to see you join the fuss! Hehe, happy to have you on the thread. Really trying to gather a little group of passionate keepers and lovers of these fish here. And don't at all worry about colours attainable in your country, It looks like you may have a more special and fun strain than you...

I agree with the above user! It appears you have eggs. They do carry them externally and as SixThreeOh mentioned, they are adhesive. Once fertilised, she will then stick them to plants, surface cover (and even each other in some silly instances hehe) I wouldn't worry too much about your...

If you want a true white betta, go for platinum! They are quite expensive, but platinum bettas stay white! Meet my platinum dumbo Giant female Rigel

Oh! That's understandable. Partial shade would be best. Its not a worry to keep them where they are, they're very hardy. Its really just for colour and spawning. They'll be fine so long as you don't mind their colours changing. They'll spawn regardless with the weather warmth. My guys look very...

Nah, its not terrible. It can actually be extremely beneficial because its a nitrate hog! It just grows and spreads really fast and is difficult to remove. Once its there it stays for good (Unless your water is like Stargirl's hehe) I have duckweed in all of my tanks by accident too. I throw...

Medaka especially are effected by light! So you're right. They enjoy lots of almost direct sunlight ,sometimes you'll see them actually sunbathe! The light is definitely important for the colour and development of your medaka. They spawn in warm and bright light. Their eggs and fry need direct...

If I had a tank like yours I'd have a sandy substrate, heavily planted with a fire eel, black ghost knives or some of the more unusual "smaller" knifefish like Gymnotus pedanopterus or Rhamphichthys rostratus. Even a temperate tank with a decent size group of dojo loaches! I like oddballs though...

I've used Doxycycline to cure a betta sorority of an unusual bacterial infection that I personally belive was due to a free swimming variety of cyanobacteria. They exhibited symptoms of popeye, dropsy and tattered fins. It was very effective and I saved 5 out of 7 girlies from this nasty...

That's amazing news! Considering your tank and fish are quite mature , just the clean water can indeed heal a wound just fine providing there is no secondary infection. (It was the "fluffy/fuzzy ' description that concerned most if us, I'm sure! Hehe) If she is looking a little better, without...

Some interesting Orochii crosses I've raised up recently. These came from Orochii crossed with blue and youkihi! Some exhibiting Lame now. They've still got some growing to do but I'm excited about this batch, some real show stoppers in the mix

If it is warm where you are, that behaviour may well be a spawning ritual ! Theyre not territorial, although awfully playful. But if they are sparring and bumping, you may have a female carrying eggs! Their colour could be something quite special, pictures would be wonderful if you manage to...

Agreed! I too believe that is dead/dying duckweed that's been tangled up in your new plants. Nothing to worry about, but it may become zombie duckweed and take over your tank lol

You could certainly swab it if you wanted to. Although antibiotics wouldn't be effective against a fungal infection, if that's what you're contending with. A mild general antifungal medication would be a better option. Api fungus cure or something with similar ingredients, might be helpful...

Looks like an injury imo. With the possibility of a minor secondary fungal infection, which can be pretty easy to treat if you catch them early. I have to disagree with the above post about treating the whole tank in the case of actually being columnaris, though. If you aren't already aware of...

Oh wow, that's amazing! And so very cute thank you so much for painting my boy! As an artist myself, I know he is a bit more on the complex side. Especially so for water colour! You did an amazing job, I love it . Thanks again!

Hi! I keep and breed medaka myself, I've got a thread and discussion going on currently here Oryzias Latipes: The wonderful Japanese ricefish! | Freshwater Fish Forum | 482058 if you'd like to jump in and share at any point Congratulations on the find! wonderful fish that you'll learn to love...