About us

SNR Medaka Facility

🐟 Our Brand Story

SNR Medaka USA carries one of the widest online selections of Japanese rice fish (Oryzias latipes) in the United States.

Based in North Carolina, we raise our fish outdoors through all four seasons, which provides an ideal environment for their growth.

They’ve given us peace, pushed us to spend more time outdoors, and shaped a healthier lifestyle.

We hope others can discover the same beauty and comfort through medaka that we’ve experienced ourselves.

Our goal is to encourage a healthy and responsible medaka culture in the U.S. while taking care of our customers every step of the way.

You can buy with confidence, knowing our fish are carefully sourced and responsibly raised.

Our motto is simple: Enjoy Medaka.

We started this journey out of passion. That same passion helps us understand what hobbyists truly want—healthy, high-quality fish that thrive.

When our medaka leave our care and join your setup, we hope they settle in quickly, grow beautifully, and bring real joy. More than anything, we want you to feel proud raising them and sharing their beauty with others.

That’s why we focus on offering medaka at the right age and size—so they adjust smoothly and are ready to breed successfully in your tanks or tubs.

Why Are We Different?

  • 📦 Legal Importation

    We legally import live medaka into the U.S., following all federal and state regulations. Every shipment is cleared through USDA and USFWS inspections to ensure safety and compliance.

    We do not support the illegal import of medaka eggs. Shipping eggs by postal carriers like USPS, DHL, or EMS is prohibited by law, since those packages bypass inspection and skip critical health safeguards.

    Beyond the legal risks, eggs sent this way often don’t match the seller’s photos and lack any transparency in lineage or pedigree.
  • 🩺 Rigorous Health Inspections

    All of our fish go through quarantine and thorough health checks. This ensures the medaka you receive are strong, healthy, and ready to thrive.
  • 🔬 Pure Breed Lines

    We focus on quality over quantity. Each line is raised with care to preserve its unique traits and maintain strong, stable bloodlines.
  • 🐟 Live Fish Only

    We do not sell eggs. Offering live, carefully selected fish is the only way to make sure every customer receives medaka that meet our standards.
  • 💡 Hobbyists at Heart

    We started as hobbyists ourselves. We know what it’s like to be on the other side, waiting for fish to arrive. That’s why we go the extra mile to make sure you’re proud of the medaka you receive.