How difficult is it to keep Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka?

The ideal temperature for Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka is 5〜30℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka?

The average lifespan of Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka is 1-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka get?

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

What should I feed Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka?

Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka feeds on: Medaka pellets, daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka?

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

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Kuro Lame Miyuki Medaka

Intermediate

Oryzias 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

1-3 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. Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water. Selecting parents with dense lame and wide external light maintains and improves quality across generations.

Basic Info

Origin

Japan (selectively bred variety)

Lifespan

1-3 years

Size

3-4cm

Temperature

5〜30℃

Diet

Medaka pellets, daphnia

Care Guide

Container

Black container highlights lame and external light

Sunlight

Sunlight makes lame sparkle

Temperature

5-30°C (optimal 20-28°C)

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)

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。

PolygenicContinuous trait from multiple genes; intensified by selective breeding.

Body luster (taikougai)Blue lame

Other

Black body

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.

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: br-choku 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: 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 · 日本メダカ協会品種分類マニュアル

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.