How difficult is it to keep Kizakura Medaka?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Kizakura Medaka?

The ideal temperature for Kizakura Medaka is 18〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Kizakura Medaka?

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

How large does Kizakura Medaka get?

Kizakura Medaka typically reaches Up to about 4cm SL as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Kizakura Medaka?

Kizakura Medaka feeds on: Prepared medaka food, green water. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Kizakura Medaka?

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

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Kizakura Medaka

Beginner

Oryzias latipes

An improved medaka showing a two-tone yellow and white pattern overlaid with fine glitter scales. Created in 2017 by Masaharu Tarumi and also known as Kizakura Lame.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

18〜28℃

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

Up to about 4cm SL

Diet

Prepared medaka food, green water

About

Kizakura was created in 2017 by Masaharu Tarumi; its classification name is the yellow-and-white semi-transparent-scale glitter medaka. The two-tone yellow and white pattern carrying glitter scales gives it the common name Kizakura Lame, and it retains a steady following. The Medaka Web Encyclopedia registers it as type No.0154 and variety No.0143. Semi-transparent scale, also called aurora, is a trait midway between normal and transparent scale that gives the body a translucent quality. It also causes yellow pigment cells to appear in patches, so yellow emerges over a white ground to produce the two-tone pattern. Lame is the trait in which iridophores gather on individual scales and sparkle, and glitter on semi-transparent-scale fish tends to show in several colours. Kizakura was later used in the crosses that produced the rinkou bloodline, including Bronze.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Kizakura Medaka

The Kizakura Medaka lives 2-3 years.

Size of the Kizakura Medaka

The Kizakura Medaka grows to Up to about 4cm SL.

Temperature & humidity for the Kizakura Medaka

The ideal temperature for the Kizakura Medaka is 18〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Japan (domestic variety created in 2017 by Masaharu Tarumi)

Lifespan

2-3 years

Care Specifications

pH: 7–8
Hardness (GH): 9–19 dGH
Water Temp.: 18–28℃

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Easy

Sources: Medaka Web Encyclopedia: Complete Medaka Care Guide / FishBase Oryzias latipes / Medaka Web Encyclopedia No.0154

Morphs (Varieties)

The Japan Medaka Association's classification manual sorts varieties by traits that can be seen rather than by genotype, and does not set out how individual traits are inherited. Traits the manual explicitly says can be passed on and produced by selective, multi-generation breeding are listed as line-bred; the rest are grouped under Other.

Other

Yellow-and-white body colourSemi-transparent scale (aurora)Lame (glitter scales)

Sources: Japan Medaka Association: Variety Classification Manual, 5th ed. (Sep 2025) / Medaka Web Encyclopedia: Medaka Traits / Medaka Web Encyclopedia No.0154

A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.