Oryzias latipes var.
Improved medaka with short, round daruma body type. Adorable plump form has high ornamental value. Warm water is essential for maintaining body shape.
Daruma medaka is a body-type variety with body length shortened to roughly half the normal size, creating a plump, round daruma-doll silhouette. Fewer vertebrae produce its distinctive shape and characteristic rolling swimming motion. Many body color combinations exist — daruma Youkihi, daruma Miyuki, daruma Orochi, and more. Adult size is 2–3cm. Temperature management above 25°C is critical; below this, individuals may revert toward normal body type. Strong water flow stresses these poor swimmers — sponge filters providing gentle current are essential. Breeding requires warm water around 28°C. Daruma x daruma crosses increase daruma offspring proportion but also raise the risk of body deformities; careful health-based selection is important.
Origen
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Esperanza de vida
1-3 years
Tamaño
2-3cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃
Medaka pellets
25-30°C recommended (lower temps revert body shape)
Poor swimmer — keep water flow gentle
Low fertilization rate — individual management recommended
Avoid mixing with normal body types — disadvantaged in feeding
Spinal curvature is 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 (Improved) es 5〜30℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Daruma Medaka (Improved) es 1-3 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Daruma Medaka (Improved) típicamente alcanza 2-3cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Daruma Medaka (Improved) se alimenta de: Medaka pellets. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Daruma Medaka (Improved) varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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