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Oryzias latipes var.
Blue body color combined with hikari body type. Bluish body with silvery-blue external light creates cool and fantastical beauty. Especially beautiful in outdoor sunlight.
Ao Hikari medaka combines blue body color with the hikari body type (symmetrical dorsal and anal fins, broad caudal fin). Blue-tinted body color combined with silver-blue external dorsal light creates a cool, fantastical shimmer. Many strains derive from Marine Blue and Miyuki crosses, where external light and body blue synergize in beauty. Top-view observation shows the light band crossing the blue body, evoking a clear summer sky. Especially beautiful under outdoor sunlight. Hikari body type is highly heritable; external-light-range selection in breeding improves quality. Extremely hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water. Easy to keep and breed — a popular entry point into blue medaka varieties.
Origin
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Lifespan
1-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Temperature
5〜30℃
Medaka pellets, daphnia
Black top-viewing container enhances blue and external light
5-30°C (optimal 20-28°C)
Sunlight makes external light shine more beautifully
Sources: FishBase: Oryzias latipes / Seriously Fish: Oryzias latipes
改良メダカは体型×体色×柄×光(体内/体外)×鱗(透明鱗)×ラメ×ヒレ等のトレイト合成。掲載は当該品種を構成する確証トレイトのみで遺伝形式は確証のみ付与(不確実は省略)。遺伝形式は交配の参考。
Sources: JMA日本メダカ協会 改良メダカ品種分類マニュアル / 改良メダカWEB図鑑(medakazukan)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
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Accepted name: Oryzias latipes var. (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Synonyms: Aplocheilus latipes (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846), Poecilia latipes Temminck & Schlegel, 1846, Oryzias latipes latipes (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF · 日本メダカ協会 品種分類マニュアル
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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Breed hikari pairs to maintain light intensity
Blue coloration may vary with temperature and environment
Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.
The ideal temperature for Ao Hikari Medaka is 5〜30℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Ao Hikari Medaka is 1-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Ao Hikari Medaka typically reaches 3-4cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Ao Hikari Medaka feeds on: Medaka pellets, daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Ao Hikari Medaka varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: July 8, 2026