Medaka Market Analysis
Detailed analysis of medaka market including price ranges, popular species, seasonal trends, and buying tips.
Price Range Guide
Common & beginner varieties
100 - 1,000 JPYStandard grade Youkihi, Miyuki, etc. Starting from a few hundred yen per pair.
Intermediate improved varieties
1,000 - 5,000 JPYTricolor, Lame varieties, etc. Roughly 1,000-5,000 yen per pair.
Premium & new varieties
5,000 - 50,000 JPYNewly developed varieties and selected specimens. Can reach tens of thousands per pair.
Popular Species Ranking
| # | Species | Avg Price | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youkihi Medaka | 500 JPY | →Stable |
| 2 | Miyuki Medaka | 800 JPY | →Stable |
| 3 | Tricolor Medaka | 2,000 JPY | →Stable |
| 4 | Lame Medaka | 3,000 JPY | ↑Rising |
| 5 | Yozakura Medaka | 2,500 JPY | ↑Rising |
Seasonal Trends
Spring (Mar-May)
Breeding season starts. New fry listings increase. Best time for pair purchases.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak breeding season. Many selected specimens available, widest selection.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Young fish mature and colors develop. Best time to select breeding stock for next spring.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Wintering period. Listing numbers decrease and shipping risks increase.
Buying Tips
- 1Check the fixation rate of the variety. Higher fixation means more consistent offspring traits
- 2Colors may differ between photos and actual fish - buy from breeders with good track records
- 3Buying trios (1 male + 2 females) increases breeding success rate vs pairs
- 4In summer, choose breeders who offer temperature-controlled shipping