How difficult is it to keep Kohaku (Amber) Lame 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 Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka?

The ideal temperature for Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka is 18〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka?

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

How large does Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka get?

Kohaku (Amber) Lame 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 Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka?

Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka feeds on: Prepared medaka food, green water. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka?

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

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Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka

Beginner

Oryzias latipes

An improved medaka carrying multicoloured glitter over an amber, brown-toned body. Created in 2015 by Seirakuan by carrying the glitter of Black Lame Miyuki into a brown line.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

18〜28℃

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

Up to about 4cm SL

Diet

Prepared medaka food, green water

About

Kohaku Lame was created in 2015 by Seirakuan; its classification name is the amber glitter medaka. The Medaka Web Encyclopedia registers it as type No.0137, variety No.0126 and fixed variety No.0127. It carries glitter over an amber body and, like Black Lame Miyuki, shows multicoloured glitter. Its recorded origin is the transfer of Black Lame Miyuki glitter into a brown-toned line. Glitter is the trait in which iridophores gather on individual scales and sparkle; according to the Japan Medaka Association classification manual, glitter on fish not crossed with semi-transparent scale tends to be a single white, whereas glitter on semi-transparent-scale fish often appears in several colours at once, including blue, orange, gold and pink. Seirakuan publishes a pedigree chart of the lame miyuki series tracing back to the appearance of Aurora Miyuki, and Kohaku Lame sits within that line.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka

The Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka lives 2-3 years.

Size of the Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka

The Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka grows to Up to about 4cm SL.

Temperature & humidity for the Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka

The ideal temperature for the Kohaku (Amber) Lame Medaka is 18〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Japan (domestic variety created in 2015 by Seirakuan)

Lifespan

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.0137

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

Amber body colourLame (glitter scales), multicolour

Sources: Japan Medaka Association: Variety Classification Manual, 5th ed. (Sep 2025) / Medaka Web Encyclopedia: Medaka Traits / Medaka Web Encyclopedia No.0137

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