Medaka Articles
Articles about Medaka
106 articles
How Beginners Set Up an Aquatic Plant Tank | Growing Water Plants Without CO2 and in Low Light
Steps for setting up an aquatic plant tank without specialized equipment. Learn how to create a low-cost aquarium to enjoy with fish, centered on attachment-type water plants that thrive even without CO2 supplementation or bright lighting.
Aquatic plants recommended for medaka | How to choose for biotopes and indoor tanks
Aquatic plants suited for medaka tanks and biotopes, carefully selected from a fish keeper's perspective. Covers spawning-bed species, hardy species that grow without CO2, floating plants that become hiding places for fry, with explanations of selection methods 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.
How Long Do Medaka Live? Tips for Longevity and Lifespan by Variety
Medaka have an average lifespan of 2–3 years, and can live 4+ years depending on their environment. This guide covers lifespans by variety, how to recognize signs of aging and estimate age, and tips for longevity including water temperature, feeding, and stress management.
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.
How Much Does It Cost to Keep Medaka? A Guide to Monthly Operating Costs
A breakdown of the monthly costs of keeping medaka, including food, containers, aquatic plants, and electricity for both indoor and outdoor setups. Learn how affordable it is to start keeping medaka.