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At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Oryzias latipes Medaka Blue. Here are our shipping guidelines:

• 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
• 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
• 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
• 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.

Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:

• 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
• 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
• 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
• 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.

The Oryzias latipes Medaka Blue, also known as the Blue Rice Fish, is renowned for its vibrant blue coloration and ease of care, making it a popular choice for both novice and experienced aquarists. This small, hardy fish is perfect for nano tanks and provides a peaceful and attractive addition to any freshwater setup.

• Stunning blue coloration that adds a vibrant pop to any aquarium
• Small size and peaceful nature make it ideal for community tanks with other gentle species
• Easy to breed in captivity, offering enthusiasts a rewarding experience
• Hardy and adaptable to a variety of water conditions

• Temperature: 64° – 75° F (18° – 24° C)
• pH: 6.5 – 7.5
• KH: 3-8 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Diet: Omnivorous; thrives on a diet of high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as daphnia or brine shrimp.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish that does best in groups of five or more to display natural behaviors and reduce stress.
• Origin: Native to East Asia, particularly Japan
• Average Adult Size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 0.5 – 0.75 inches (1.3 – 1.9 cm)