Description

Overview:
The Kohaku Ricefish is a stunning ornamental variant of the Japanese Ricefish, inspired by the famous Kohaku Koi pattern. It displays a creamy white body with vivid red-orange patches along the head and back, making it stand out beautifully in both aquariums and outdoor ponds. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, this variety is a favorite for aquarists and pond keepers alike.
Origin:
The wild-type Oryzias latipes is native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China, where it inhabits rice paddies, streams, and ponds. The Kohaku morph is a selectively bred color variety developed in captivity.
Feeding:
Omnivorous and easy to please. Accepts flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A varied diet keeps colors bright and enhances breeding success.
Tank Mates:
Completely peaceful and well-suited to nano community aquariums with rasboras, small tetras, shrimp, and other calm fish. Keep in groups of 6 or more for natural social behavior and best color display.
Water Parameters:

Temperature: 64–77°F (18–25°C) (tolerates cooler outdoor conditions)

pH: 7.0–8.0

Hardness: Low to moderately hard water

Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

Thrives in planted tanks or ponds with open swimming areas

Behavior & Personality:

Peaceful, active midwater swimmer

Hardy and adaptable—can be kept indoors or outdoors in mild climates

Colors show best in natural sunlight or under high-quality aquarium lighting

Special Notes:

Beginner-friendly and excellent for outdoor water gardens

Breeds readily—females carry eggs before depositing them in plants or spawning mops

Helps control mosquito larvae in outdoor ponds and tubs

Avoid exposure to freezing temperatures if kept outdoors

The Kohaku Ricefish brings the beauty of traditional Japanese koi patterns into a hardy, peaceful, and small-bodied fish, perfect for adding elegance to aquariums, tubs, or garden ponds.