{"product_id":"blue-eye-ricefish","title":"Blue Eye Ricefish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Eye Ricefish (\u003cem\u003eOryzias dancena\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Eye Ricefish is a peaceful and hardy freshwater fish admired for its brilliant electric blue eyes, translucent silver body, and graceful schooling behavior. Its striking blue eyes create a beautiful contrast against its subtle coloration, making it an eye-catching addition to planted aquariums and nano community tanks. Easy to care for and highly adaptable, the Blue Eye Ricefish is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to coastal streams, estuaries, mangroves, and freshwater habitats throughout India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia, \u003cem\u003eOryzias dancena\u003c\/em\u003e is an adaptable species capable of thriving in both freshwater and low-end brackish conditions. In the aquarium, they do best in planted setups with open swimming space, gentle water flow, and floating plants that provide a sense of security. They are highly social and should be kept in schools of at least six individuals, with larger groups displaying the most natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Eye Ricefish are omnivores that readily accept high-quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other small live or frozen foods. A varied diet promotes healthy growth, vibrant coloration, and successful breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir peaceful temperament makes them excellent companions for other small community fish such as rasboras, Ember Tetras, Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, peaceful livebearers, and freshwater shrimp. Their calm nature and active schooling behavior make them especially attractive in planted aquariums and nature-style aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOryzias dancena\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Eye Ricefish, Indian Ricefish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand \u0026amp; Malaysia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a hardy, peaceful, and elegant schooling fish, the Blue Eye Ricefish is an outstanding choice. Its brilliant blue eyes, active swimming behavior, and adaptability make it a beautiful addition to planted freshwater aquariums and peaceful community displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Environment Aquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48502198436081,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/naturalenvironmentaquatix.com\/products\/blue-eye-ricefish","provider":"Natural Environment Aquatix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}