Daisy's Blue Ricefish – Stunning Blue & Red Nano Aquarium Fish
The Daisy's Blue Ricefish (Oryzias woworae) is a beautiful and captivating freshwater fish admired for its shimmering blue body, vibrant red fins, and peaceful temperament.
Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, this small ricefish is especially popular among aquascaping enthusiasts for its elegant appearance and active swimming behaviour.
Males display striking metallic-blue coloration accented by bright red to orange fins, while females typically feature softer colours and a more rounded body shape.
Daisy's Blue Ricefish thrive in peaceful, well-maintained planted aquariums with open swimming areas and gentle to moderate water movement.
Their small size, social nature, and fascinating courtship displays make them excellent additions to carefully selected nano aquariums and peaceful community tanks.
With their dazzling colours and graceful movements, Daisy's Blue Ricefish bring a beautiful splash of tropical elegance to any freshwater aquarium.
Care Guide
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Parameter
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Details
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Scientific Name
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Oryzias woworae
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Common Name
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Daisy's Blue Ricefish
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Other Names
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Daisy's Ricefish
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Origin
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Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Adult Size
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Approximately 2.5–3 cm
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Temperature
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23–27°C
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pH
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6.5–7.5
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Water Hardness
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Soft to moderately hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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40 L+ recommended
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Diet
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Omnivore; micro pellets, crushed flakes, small live and frozen foods
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Temperament
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Peaceful
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Care Level
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Easy to Intermediate
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Group Size
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8–10+ recommended
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Lifespan
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Approximately 2–3 years
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Swimming Level
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Middle / Upper
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Breeding
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Egg Layer
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Aquarium Type
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Planted Aquarium / Nano Aquarium / Peaceful Community Tank
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