How difficult is it to keep Black Lame Medaka?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Black Lame Medaka?

The ideal temperature for Black Lame Medaka is 18〜24℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Black Lame Medaka?

The average lifespan of Black Lame Medaka is 2-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Black Lame Medaka get?

Black Lame Medaka typically reaches 3-4cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Black Lame Medaka?

Black Lame Medaka feeds on: Medaka food, daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Black Lame Medaka?

The price of Black Lame Medaka varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Black Lame Medaka

Intermediate

A mystical medaka with glittering lame on a black body, like stars in the night sky.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

5〜30℃

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. Selective breeding of densely lame-covered individuals improves lame quality. A consistent bestseller alongside Black Diamond among black lame medaka.

Lifespan of the Black Lame Medaka

The Black Lame Medaka lives 2-3 years.

Size of the Black Lame Medaka

The Black Lame Medaka grows to 3-4cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Black Lame Medaka

The ideal water temperature for the Black Lame Medaka is 18〜24℃.

Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water.

Basic Info

Origin

Japan (selectively bred variety)

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

3-4cm

Temperature

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.

PolygenicContinuous trait from multiple genes; intensified by selective breeding.

Lame

Other

Black body

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

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

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.