Medaka Articles
Articles about Medaka
113 articles
Beginner's Guide to Setting Up a Planted Tank | Growing Aquatic Plants Without CO2 on Low Light
How to set up a planted aquarium without specialized equipment. This guide focuses on low-light, low-cost methods to grow aquatic plants without CO2 supplementation, with an emphasis on hardy, substrate-binding plants that thrive alongside fish.
Recommended Aquatic Plants for Medaka | Choosing for Biotopes and Indoor Aquariums
Carefully selected aquatic plants for medaka tanks and biotopes from a fish keeper's perspective. From species that serve as spawning beds, hardy species that grow without CO2, to floating plants that become hiding places for fry—this guide explains selection criteria and compatibility.
Aurora Medaka Care Guide | Tank Setup to Bring Out Rainbow Coloration and Breeding/Selection Tips
A detailed guide to Aurora Medaka characteristics and care methods. Covers substrate, lighting, and water quality management to maximize pearl-like iridescent coloration, breeding procedures, and selection criteria for developing vibrant individuals—a practical guide useful for beginners through intermediate keepers.
Mariage Medaka Breeding & Care Guide | Management & Selection Methods to Enhance Lame Coloration
Complete guide to Mariage medaka care and breeding methods. Learn how to maximize the contrast between pure white coloration and lame through lighting, tank, and nutritional management, plus the complete breeding flow from egg-laying through fry care and selection, and easy-to-understand disease prevention tips for beginners.
Satan (Black Medaka) Care Guide | Environmental Settings to Maximize Jet-Black Body Color and Breeding/Selection
A detailed guide to Satan-type medaka care. Covering key points for bringing out jet-black body color through white substrate, white containers, and lighting management—from spawning to fry management and selection criteria for blackness—a practical guide to beautifully maintaining black improved medaka long-term.
Medaka Breed Guide | Characteristics and Selection Guide for Popular Varieties
A carefully curated introduction to popular medaka varieties including Yōkihi, Mikyu, Tri-color Lame, Sapphire, and Yozakura. We provide detailed explanations of each variety's characteristics, ease of care, viewing points, and price range.
How Long Do Medaka Live? Tips for Longevity and Lifespan by Breed
The average lifespan of medaka is 2-3 years, but with proper care, they can live 4 years or more. This article explains the differences in lifespan by breed and covers tips for water temperature management, feeding, and stress reduction to help your medaka live longer.
Summer Medaka Care Management | Heat Management Guide
The key concerns for summer medaka care are high water temperatures and oxygen depletion. This guide explains heat protection strategies using reed screens and water plants, how to add aeration, and tips for water changes and feeding during summer months.
Medaka and Plants in Symbiosis: Building a Circular Aquaponics Farming System
This guide explains how to build and operate an aquaponics system that uses medaka fish waste as a nutrient source for plants.
Medaka Selective Breeding Genetics: Breeding Strategies to Control Body Color, Body Shape, and Fin Morphology
This article explains the fundamentals and applications of genetics required for medaka selective breeding, including concrete breeding strategies and strain management methods.