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Black Lame Medaka
IntermediateA mystical medaka with glittering lame on a black body, like stars in the night sky.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Diet
Medaka food, daphnia
About
Black lame medaka is a mystical improved variety with glittering iridophore lame on an Orochi-lineage jet-black body, like stars twinkling in a night sky. The contrast between jet-black body and sparkling lame is its greatest attraction — the achromatic black background makes the lame shine all the more intensely. Dark containers best showcase both jet-black body and lame sparkle together. Sunlight and LED lighting produce the most varied lame shimmer. Inherits Orochi's lack of background adaptation, maintaining black in white containers too. Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water. Selective breeding of densely lame-covered individuals improves lame quality. A consistent bestseller alongside Black Diamond among black lame medaka.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Temperature
5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）
Diet
Medaka food, daphnia
Care Guide
Color
Lame on black
Container
Black container recommended
Water Quality
Keep water clean
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)
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。
PolygenicContinuous trait from multiple genes; intensified by selective breeding.
Lame
Other
Black body
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.
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
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 · 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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