How difficult is it to keep Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka?

The ideal temperature for Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka is 20〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka?

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

How large does Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka get?

Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka typically reaches 3-4cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka?

Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka feeds on: Medaka pellets, daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka?

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

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Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka

Intermediate

Transparent scales allow red, white, and black colors to appear like brocade fabric. Unique beauty with pigments floating in translucent body. Best viewed from above.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

5〜30℃

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

3-4cm

Diet

Medaka pellets, daphnia

About

Nishiki (brocade) medaka is an improved variety in which the clear-scale trait renders red, white, and black across the body like brocade weaving. Pigment surfaces over a translucent body for a distinctive beauty, and because color expression and placement differ greatly between individuals, each fish shows a one-of-a-kind pattern. Standard body type, roughly 3–4 cm. Individuals with clear color contrast have high display value, and the tricolor pattern shows especially well viewed from above in a container. As tricolor balance and coloration are heritable, selecting well-patterned parents maintains and improves beautiful strains. Color shows best in dark containers under bright light. Peaceful, community-compatible, and no harder to keep than other improved medaka.

Lifespan of the Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka

The Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka lives 2-3 years.

Size of the Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka

The Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka grows to 3-4cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka

The ideal temperature for the Nishiki (Brocade) Medaka is 20〜28℃.

Hardy across roughly 5–30°C in neutral to slightly alkaline water.

Basic Info

Origin

Japan (selectively bred variety)

Lifespan

2-3 years

Size

3-4cm

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.

Other

Transparent scaleTricolor pattern (red/white/black)

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.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

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 · Japan Medaka Association — Variety Classification Manual (JA)

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.