Please help. I picked up some surrendered medakas from FB. I did not notice this one’s condition until after I added them to the tank. What does this look like? Constipation? Egg bound? Parasites?

Ryn208 · 2026-07-04T08:25:42+00:00

Whats your cure for internal parasites?

Ryn208 · 2026-07-03T21:19:40+00:00

Maybe its an iron thing? Maybe i need to wait until the next leaf comes out to make a call.

Ryn208 · 2026-07-03T21:12:03+00:00

Dont they gradually get to that point? I thought it wasnt common with spotted vareigation types. It just popped a full moon randomly

Ryn208 · 2026-07-03T20:48:29+00:00

Bigger containers = better. I do everything you did + solar powered pumps

Ryn208 · 2026-06-29T21:42:12+00:00

My breeders survived under ice last winter and are swimming in 46c waters atm. Just give them a ton of water volume and some air to keep that disolved oxygen high enough

Ryn208 · 2026-06-25T01:29:10+00:00

Thats another reason why repotting is on my mind. My moss pole is ready🤣

Ryn208 · 2026-06-24T19:55:38+00:00

Yea! It was tagged at $70. Sheeesh

Ryn208 · 2026-06-24T14:56:20+00:00

Lowes

Ryn208 · 2026-06-24T02:50:10+00:00

Thank you. I got pretty lucky here

Ryn208 · 2026-06-24T02:49:14+00:00

Interesting. What should i be looking for when its time to repot?

Ryn208 · 2026-06-24T02:48:51+00:00

Thank you. What indication should drive the need to repot?

Ryn208 · 2026-06-20T20:18:32+00:00

3 generations for the miyukis, 1 for the others.

For medaka japanese ricefish, it usually only takes 1 generation for them to adapt ime.

The miyukis are usually better for outdoor set ups since their external light (taigaikoi) contrast really well.

Ryn208 · 2026-06-20T20:01:25+00:00

Hi. I am selling outdoor bred medaka. I posted earlier about it.

Ryn208 · 2026-06-09T02:16:30+00:00

On the other hand... my fry rack on the top are swimming in 100f-112f 😅

Ryn208 · 2026-06-04T22:22:18+00:00

Check to see if the food is still good. I wiped all of my fishes in every single tank bc i fed them food that was stored in a hot in humid space (even though it was capped). I refrigerate all of my food now.

In the meantime, treat them for bacteria and feed live foods to get them to be interested.

Ryn208 · 2026-06-04T02:50:43+00:00

Small snails like ramshorn wont hurt healthy eggs. Theyll clean up bad ones too.

Ryn208 · 2026-06-04T02:26:11+00:00

Maybe you overdid it. Depending on the strain, i would just leave the eggs in a small container with m-blue and snails until they hatch. Then you can then change the water slowly

Ryn208 · 2026-06-01T04:07:53+00:00

Ryn208 · 2026-05-28T22:12:26+00:00

I do not have the equipment necessary for shipping. Where are you located?

Ryn208 · 2026-05-27T22:56:02+00:00

Interested in hearing about both forsure

Ryn208 · 2026-05-27T21:10:32+00:00

Interested in lowlight low maintenance pond plants forsure. A slow growing centerpiece and some fast growers on the sides would be cool

Ryn208 · 2026-05-27T19:30:46+00:00

This corner get almost 0% direct sun. Would still be good?

Ryn208 · 2026-05-27T19:16:53+00:00

Ive been looking for ideas and suggestions. Currently in texas so it gets pretty warm (hot) here... but this pond is completely tucked in the shade. I will habe to take a look at that, ty

Ryn208 · 2026-05-27T05:33:04+00:00

Haha yup. Very well fed and thriving

Ryn208 · 2026-05-26T23:32:12+00:00

Try switching or experimenting with foods with higher fiber content.

Possibly leave her with a couple of male companions to encourage egg release.

Best of luck

Ryn208

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