Short-bodied round medaka resembling a daruma doll. Rolling swimming motion is adorable. Requires warm water keeping.
Daruma medaka is a body-type variety named after the daruma doll, featuring a shortened torso with roughly half the normal body length and a rounded, plump silhouette. Fewer vertebrae create its distinctive body shape and characteristic rolling swimming motion. Adult size is 2–3cm. Temperature management above 25°C is critical — below this, individuals may revert toward normal body type (half-daruma). Strong water flow is stressful for these poor swimmers; sponge filters providing gentle current are ideal. Breeding also requires warm water around 28°C. Daruma x Daruma crosses increase the proportion of daruma offspring but raise the risk of body deformities, making careful selection essential.
Origen
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Esperanza de vida
1-2 years
Tamaño
2-3cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）
Medaka pellets
25-30°C (reverts in cool water)
Poor swimmer — keep flow gentle
Low fertilization rate — individual management recommended
Avoid mixing with normal body types
Spine curvature common — culling important
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Daruma Medaka es 5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Daruma Medaka es 1-2 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Daruma Medaka típicamente alcanza 2-3cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Daruma Medaka se alimenta de: Medaka pellets. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Daruma Medaka varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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