Oryzias latipes var.
White body color combined with hikari body type. Pure white body glows with silvery external light. Hardy and easy to keep, suitable for beginners.
Shiro Hikari medaka combines white body color with the hikari body type (symmetrical dorsal and anal fins, broad caudal fin), creating a variety whose pure white body with silver-white external dorsal light radiates clean, refined beauty. Top-view observation is particularly beautiful, showing the light band crossing the white body with crystalline clarity. Hikari body type is highly heritable. External-light-range selection maintains strong-light lineages. Extremely hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water — suitable for beginners. Dark top-viewing containers create striking contrast between the white body and silver-white light. Easy to breed. Highly popular for its elegant, refined beauty among white medaka varieties.
Origin
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Lifespan
1-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Temperature
5〜30℃
Medaka pellets, daphnia
Top-viewing container to appreciate white and external light
5-30°C (optimal 20-28°C)
Moderate sunlight enhances external light display
Breed hikari x hikari to improve light quality
Use dark containers — fish blends into white containers
Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.
The ideal temperature for Shiro Hikari Medaka is 5〜30℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Shiro Hikari Medaka is 1-3 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Shiro Hikari Medaka typically reaches 3-4cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Shiro Hikari Medaka feeds on: Medaka pellets, daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Shiro Hikari Medaka varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
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