White Diamond Medaka

White Diamond Medaka key facts

Care level

Beginner-friendly

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

About 3-4 cm (wild medaka reach up to 4 cm SL: FishBase)

Diet

Omnivore (floating prepared foods, live foods such as daphnia)

Container & Tank

The white body and glitter stand out from above in a dark container.

Breeding

Whiteness and glitter vary; choose breeders with white fins and plenty of glitter.

Tank Mates & Compatibility

Peaceful and fine with other medaka of similar size. To keep the variety's traits, do not let it breed with other varieties in the same container.

Diet & Feeding

Give floating food that is eaten within 3-5 minutes: at least twice a day in summer, once a day in spring and autumn, and little or none outdoors in winter.

Cautions

Never release ornamental medaka into rivers, ponds or paddies; hybridisation causes genetic pollution of wild medaka.

About White Diamond Medaka

White Diamond Medaka has a thick white body with a glittering sheen and white pigment cells in the fins. Bred from Black Diamond and white medaka, it is a small medaka that suits beginners.

7 things to know before welcoming a White Diamond Medaka

1. 1Sparkling White Body

   The White Diamond is known for a thick white body with a glittering sheen, and white pigment cells also appear in the fins. Because the fins are white too, the whole fish looks cohesive and striking. The intensity of the white and the amount of sparkle vary between individuals, so it helps to check photos or videos before choosing one.

2. 2Know Its Origins

   This variety was developed from a cross between Black Diamond and white medaka, and it was created in 2022 by Yoshinori Nakazato. If you want to know more about the parent fish or the line, ask the breeder through a message. Reading the listing description carefully will also help you know what to expect.

3. 3Small in Size

   Adults are small, so a small tank or container is enough to get started. However, smaller volumes of water change quality more quickly, so give the fish some room and avoid keeping too many together.

4. 4Background Matters

   White bodies look different depending on the background and the color of the container. A dark substrate or container tends to make the outline clearer and the sparkle more noticeable. When setting up, consider plants and lighting as well, and aim for a color scheme that shows off the white body.

5. 5Basic Water Care

   The difficulty is rated as beginner-friendly, and the variety is easy to start with once you cover the basics of medaka care. Dechlorinate tap water, avoid sudden changes in temperature or water quality, and do not overfeed. Adding plants or a filter can help keep the water stable.

6. 6Gentle Nature, Tank Mates

   White Diamond has the gentle temperament typical of medaka, so it is easy to consider keeping with medaka of a similar size. It is safer to avoid tank mates that can swallow fry, fish that nip fins, and large fish. If you keep them together, watch how everyone behaves.

7. 7Acclimation on Arrival

   When your fish arrive, float the bag in the tank to match the temperature, then add tank water little by little to acclimate them. Small changes on a white body can be hard to spot, so watch swimming, fin posture, and appetite over the first few days. If anything looks off, keep the fish in a separate container for observation.

Frequently asked questions about White Diamond Medaka

Q.Can beginners keep White Diamond Medaka?

A.Its difficulty is rated as beginner-friendly. If you follow the basics of medaka care, such as using dechlorinated water, avoiding sudden changes in temperature or water quality, and not overfeeding, it is an easy variety to start with.

Q.How big does a White Diamond Medaka get?

A.There is little data on the adult size of this variety, and individuals vary. It is a small medaka. Since they are small, a compact setup is enough to begin with, but leave some room in the water volume and avoid overcrowding.

Q.How was the White Diamond Medaka developed?

A.It was developed from a cross between Black Diamond and white medaka, and it was created in 2022 by Yoshinori Nakazato. Its hallmarks are a thick white body with a sparkling sheen and white pigment cells in the fins.

Q.How long does a White Diamond Medaka live?

A.There is little reliable information on the lifespan of this variety, so a specific figure cannot be given. Keeping the water stable and avoiding overfeeding and overcrowding is the basis for keeping medaka for a long time.

Q.Can White Diamond Medaka live with other fish?

A.Because it has a gentle temperament, it is easy to consider keeping it with medaka of a similar size. However, it is safer to avoid fry small enough to be eaten, fin-nipping fish, and large fish.

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