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A medaka with gentle pale cream body color. Calm coloring that matches Japanese-style containers well.
Cream medaka is an improved variety with gentle, warm cream (milky white) body color that sets it apart from intensely colorful varieties. The yellow-tinged white cream color, evoking Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics, pairs particularly well with ceramic pots, biotopes, and lotus bowls. A popular choice for traditional Japanese-style garden medaka keeping. Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water — suitable for both outdoor and indoor settings. Relatively high color fixation rate means less selection burden. Easy to breed with high juvenile survival rates. Peaceful and community-friendly. Beloved by enthusiasts who prefer calm, understated colors.
Origin
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Temperature
5〜30℃(適温20〜28℃)
Pellets, Daphnia
Good compatibility with ceramic and biotope
Neutral to slightly alkaline
Medaka pellets twice daily
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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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
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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Gentle color looks great mixed with other breeds
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 Cream Medaka is 5〜30℃(適温20〜28℃). Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Cream Medaka is 2-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Cream Medaka typically reaches 3-4cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Cream Medaka feeds on: Pellets, Daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Cream Medaka varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: July 8, 2026