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Yozakura Medaka
IntermediateEnchanting medaka with pink lame scales on blue-black body. Named for resemblance to cherry blossoms at night.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
5〜30℃
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Diet
Medaka pellets
About
Yozakura (Night Cherry Blossom) medaka is a fantastical improved variety with blue-black body scattered with pink-to-purple lame, named for its resemblance to cherry blossoms blooming against a night sky. The unique combination of dark body color and pink/purple lame gives it an atmosphere found in no other variety. Dark containers best evoke the enchanting night-blossom image by highlighting the lame colors. Large individual variation in lame coloration (pink, purple, gold mixtures) means careful selection is essential for quality maintenance. LED lighting makes the lame particularly stunning.
Lifespan of the Yozakura Medaka
The Yozakura Medaka lives 2-3 years.
Size of the Yozakura Medaka
The Yozakura Medaka grows to 3-4cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Yozakura Medaka
The ideal water temperature for the Yozakura Medaka is 18〜24℃.
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
5〜30℃
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)
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.
Lame
Other
Blue-black bodyMulti-color pattern
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: (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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