My Japanese Ricefish project pt 4

[@its_me_guy]

Nice!, can't wait to see what it looks like after the ponds are consolidated

[@DiscusNT]

Nice work !

[@medakadave]

Thanks man! I love your Discus videos!!

[@MajinBatman]

Hell of Setup you have going. Really great filtration and plenty of live plants and decor. Water looks super clean. Just wow. You can tell you put a TON of care into this

[@medakadave]

Wow, thank you for that!

[@dalankamulyan5263]

Wow, the aquarium is really beautiful

[@janecarrel1111]

That bowl is beautiful 🤩

[@janecarrel1111]

I really like ur snails! 🐌

[@eminemzie90]

Try using two nets one for catching and the other one to scare them towards the other net has worked for me in the past

[@medakadave]

Fantastic idea, thank you!

[@terrylapierre5057]

Really liking your project. Quick question: One of the reasons I am wanting ricefish is that I wouldn't need a heater, unless it's in a colder cellar or garage, but you are using heaters. What temperatures are you maintaining and why? Thanks.

[@medakadave]

Hey there! Thanks for the comment. I'm excited to hear you're interested in getting ricefish and I really hope you do! It's true they don't require heaters, especially since keeping them indoors provides sufficient warmth. I use heaters only to simulate the warmer summer months, which is the same reason I use high-powered grow lights on a timer to mimic summer daylight hours. This setup boosts my egg production even during the off-season. Heaters are particularly beneficial for freshly hatched fry, as they normally hatch during warmer months, and I've noticed they grow much quicker out of the fry stage in warmer temperatures. I set my heaters to the lowest setting, usually around 65-68 degrees. However, I recommend avoiding the use of a heater during the colder season unless you're aiming for egg production. The fish do need a 'break' from constant breeding as it can significantly shorten their lifespan! 🐟

[@ShrimpKingpin]

any tips for breeding i have clean 10gals with rice-fish i feed them daily had a ton of eggs when i first got them but have had a halt in seeing eggs on the females could it just be a dull period? fairly new to the hobby. love the videos cant wait to watch more!

[@medakadave]

Hey there! I would suggest ensuring consistency in your lighting, temperature, and feeding. There could be multiple reasons for the lack of eggs and breeding. When I transfer my fish to different tanks, they often take a pause before resuming. I've personally found that temperature and light are crucial triggers for breeding. Also, ensure you're not overfeeding them, as bloated Medaka can halt their egg production. I wish I could offer more help; it's challenging to pinpoint the issue without seeing your setup. Hope this helps!

[@helzing5114]

what size tank are these?

[@medakadave]

The bowls are 15 , normal tanks are 10s

[@janecarrel1111]

People would probably buy them off you