Daisy Ricefish

Daisy Ricefish (Oryzias woworae)

The Daisy Ricefish is a charming and colorful nano fish, admired for its shimmering blue-green body, bright orange-red accents, and delicate appearance. Native to the freshwater streams of Sulawesi, Indonesia, this peaceful ricefish is prized by aquarists for its gentle temperament, active schooling behavior, and suitability for planted and nano aquariums. Its subtle beauty and lively personality make it a wonderful choice for aquarists seeking a unique alternative to more common schooling fish.

Daisy Ricefish are peaceful, social fish that thrive when kept in groups, where they display natural schooling behaviors and feel more confident. They spend much of their time swimming in the upper and middle levels of the aquarium, often moving gracefully among plants and open swimming areas. Males develop the most intense coloration, displaying vibrant blue tones and striking orange-red markings on their fins, especially during courtship displays. Their calm nature makes them excellent companions for other small, peaceful community fish.

These elegant ricefish thrive in mature, well-planted aquariums with gentle filtration, stable water conditions, and plenty of vegetation for cover. Floating plants, fine-leaved plants, mosses, and natural décor help recreate their shallow stream habitat while providing security and encouraging natural behaviors. Daisy Ricefish are adaptable and relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for a variety of peaceful aquarium setups. A varied diet of high-quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other small frozen or live foods will help maintain their health and enhance their vibrant coloration.

Quick Facts:

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Adult Size: 1.5–2 inches (4–5 cm)
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
• Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 6.5–7.8
• Diet: Omnivore
• Schooling: Yes, best kept in groups of 6 or more

With their sparkling coloration, peaceful personality, and graceful schooling behavior, Daisy Ricefish are an exceptional choice for aquarists seeking a unique nano fish that adds elegance, movement, and natural charm to planted freshwater aquariums.