Medaka Encyclopedia — 87 Species Directory
Encyclopedia of popular medaka varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
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Black Diamond Medaka
Black body studded with lame scales like stars in the night sky. Orochi lineage crossed with lame scales.
Lame scalesNight skyOrochi lineage
Hyakushiki Medaka
Gorgeous golden body with shimmering lame scales. Named after the Hyaku Shiki from Gundam. Shines gold in top view.
GoldenLame scalesGorgeous
Sapphire Medaka
Medaka with sapphire-like blue shimmer. Combination of lame scales and blue body is enchanting. Relatively new variety.
Blue varietyLame scalesGem-like
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Medaka FAQ
- How much do medaka cost?
- Common varieties cost 100-500 yen each, popular Youkihi and lame types 500-3,000 yen, and rare new varieties can reach 5,000-30,000+ yen per pair.
- Can beginners keep medaka?
- Medaka are adapted to Japanese climate and can even be kept in outdoor biotopes. They're hardy, tolerant of temperature changes, and one of the easiest ornamental fish for beginners.
- How long do medaka live?
- In the wild they live 1-2 years, but in captivity they can live 2-4 years. Proper water management and feeding help them thrive longer.
- What should I check when buying medaka?
- Check that they're swimming actively, not too thin, and free of injuries or disease signs. Choose specimens that clearly display their variety's characteristics.
- Is medaka breeding easy?
- Medaka breed relatively easily, spawning from spring to autumn when water temperature is above 20°C with 12+ hours of daylight. Moving eggs to a separate container improves hatch rates.