Oryzias latipes var.
Beautiful modified medaka with red-orange body and external light. Named for the elegant glow like Princess Otohime of Ryugu Palace. Best appreciated from above.
Otohime medaka is an improved variety with orange-red body and external body light, named after Princess Otohime of Ryugu-jo (the sea palace from the Japanese folktale Urashima Taro). Like Youkihi and Koutei, it belongs to the red medaka lineage, but the addition of external body light elevates its magnificence. External light is graded from 'weak' to 'strong,' 'super,' and 'full-body (iron mask),' with full-body coverage being the most prized. Outdoor sunlight combined with astaxanthin- and carotenoid-rich color-enhancing food produces the most beautiful vermilion coloration and external light. Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water. Selective breeding of wide-light, vividly colored individuals improves quality.
Origin
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Lifespan
1-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Temperature
5〜30℃
Medaka pellets, daphnia
Dark top-viewing container highlights red and external light
Outdoor keeping deepens color and enhances external light
5-30°C (optimal 20-28°C)
Select by external light coverage — wider is higher quality
Red color-enhancing feed maintains coloration
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Otohime Medaka is 5〜30℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Otohime Medaka is 1-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Otohime Medaka typically reaches 3-4cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Otohime Medaka feeds on: Medaka pellets, daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Otohime Medaka varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
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