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Albino Medaka
IntermediateAlbino individuals lacking melanin pigment. Characterized by red eyes and white body with a mystical atmosphere.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
5〜30℃
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
2-4cm
Diet
Artificial feed, Daphnia
About
Albino medaka is a mutant form lacking melanin pigment, characterized by white-to-cream body color and red eyes (blood vessels visible through pigment-free irises). Their mystical appearance earns them enduring popularity. Being albino, they are UV-sensitive — strong direct sunlight must be avoided. Weaker eyesight than normal individuals means food should be distributed evenly across the water surface, and competition at feeding time should be minimized. Avoid keeping with aggressive fish; albino x albino or peaceful variety communities are recommended. Albino x Albino crosses produce albino offspring at higher rates, though hatch and survival rates may be lower than normal medaka.
Lifespan of the Albino Medaka
The Albino Medaka lives 2-3 years.
Size of the Albino Medaka
The Albino Medaka grows to 2-4cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Albino Medaka
The ideal water temperature for the Albino Medaka is 18〜24℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
2-4cm
Temperature
5〜30℃
Diet
Care Specifications
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 9–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 18–24℃
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Easy
Sources: FishBase: Oryzias latipes / Seriously Fish: Oryzias latipes
Morphs (Varieties)
Selectively bred killifish are trait combinations of body form × body color × pattern × luminescence (internal/external) × scale types (transparent scales) × sparkle × fin morphology and so forth. Published entries include only confirmed traits constituting the given variety, with genetic inheritance patterns provided only for confirmed traits (uncertain cases omitted). Genetic patterns are provided as reference for breeding.
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
Albino
Sources: JMA Japan Medaka Association — Improved Medaka Variety Classification Manual (JA) / Improved Medaka Web Encyclopedia (medakazukan, JA)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Synonyms: Aplocheilus latipes (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846), Poecilia latipes Temminck & Schlegel, 1846, Oryzias latipes latipes (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF · Japan Medaka Association — Variety Classification Manual (JA)
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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