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Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka
IntermediateOryzias latipes var.
Black body with Miyuki external light and blue lame. Jet-black body with glittering blue lame creates a mystical night-sky appearance.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
5〜30℃
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Diet
Medaka pellets, daphnia
About
Kuro Lame Miyuki medaka is a premium improved variety fusing three traits: Orochi-lineage jet-black body, Miyuki external body light, and blue lame. The jet-black body features a silver-blue external light line with blue lame scattered like night-sky stars above — a uniquely mystical beauty. External light coverage (weak to iron-mask) and lame density and brightness are the quality criteria; individuals excelling in both command premium value. Dark containers best simultaneously showcase all three traits. Selecting parents with dense lame and wide external light maintains and improves quality across generations.
Lifespan of the Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka
The Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka lives 2-3 years.
Size of the Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka
The Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka grows to 3-4cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka
The ideal temperature for the Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka is 20〜28℃.
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.
- 20–28℃
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.
Body luster (taikougai)Blue 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.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Oryzias latipes var. (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.
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