Daisy’s Blues are that quiet flex—the kind of fish that doesn’t scream for attention but still steals the whole scape the second the light hits them. Their glow isn’t loud; it’s refined. A cool, electric shimmer that feels hand‑crafted, almost designer, drifting through the top third of your tank like moving jewelry.
This line carries that signature Shed polish: clean genetics, tight schooling, and a confidence you only get from fish raised right. They bring motion without chaos, color without clutter, and a vibe that makes even a simple nano tank feel curated.
Perfect for planted tanks, soft‑flow setups, and anyone who wants a fish that reads “premium” the moment it swims into frame. Limited batches, dialed conditioning, and that unmistakable Florida‑raised shine.
Daisy's Rice Fish (Oryzias woworae)
🏡 Tank Requirements
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Minimum: 10 gallons for a proper group
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Style: Planted or lightly scaped; open swimming lanes up top
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Flow: Gentle—enough to move food, not enough to shove them
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Lid: Mandatory; they jump
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Lighting: Moderate; floating plants deepen the blue glow
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Substrate: Dark tones make the neon pop
💧 Water Parameters
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Temperature: 72–78°F
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pH: 6.5–7.8
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Hardness: 3–12 dGH
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Stability: They color up best when parameters don’t swing
🐟 Species Profile
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Common Name: Daisy’s Blue Ricefish
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Scientific: Oryzias woworae
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Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Conservation: Not Evaluated (IUCN)
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Adult Size: 1–1.25"
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Behavior: Peaceful, active mid–top swimmer
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Group Size: 6+ for confidence and schooling
🍽️ Feeding
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Micro‑pellets
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Crushed flakes
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Baby brine
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Daphnia
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They respond best to small, moving foods in the water column
🐣 Breeding
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Egg scatterers
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Males show brighter blue and display around females
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Use mops or fine plants for egg pickup
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Eggs hatch in ~10–14 days
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Fry take powdered foods and baby brine immediately
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