Daisy's Rice Fish (Oryzias woworae)
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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.
Species Care
🏡 Tank Requirements
- Minimum: 10 gallons for a proper group
- Style: Planted or lightly scaped; open swimming lanes up top
- Flow: Gentle—enough to move food, not enough to shove them
- Lid: Mandatory; they jump
- Lighting: Moderate; floating plants deepen the blue glow
- Substrate: Dark tones make the neon pop
💧 Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72–78°F
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Hardness: 3–12 dGH
- Stability: They color up best when parameters don’t swing
🐟 Species Profile
- Common Name: Daisy’s Blue Ricefish
- Scientific: Oryzias woworae
- Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Conservation: Not Evaluated (IUCN)
- Adult Size: 1–1.25"
- Behavior: Peaceful, active mid–top swimmer
- Group Size: 6+ for confidence and schooling
🍽️ Feeding
- Micro‑pellets
- Crushed flakes
- Baby brine
- Daphnia
- They respond best to small, moving foods in the water column
🐣 Breeding
- Egg scatterers
- Males show brighter blue and display around females
- Use mops or fine plants for egg pickup
- Eggs hatch in ~10–14 days
- Fry take powdered foods and baby brine immediately