Oryzias latipes var.
Gorgeous variety combining red, white, and black tricolor with elongated fins. Beautiful combination of phoenix-like graceful long fins and complex body coloration. Advanced collector's variety.
Houou (Phoenix) medaka is a luxurious premium improved variety combining red, white, and black tricolor body coloring with long-fin traits. Like the mythical phoenix, its gracefully spreading long fins combined with complex tricolor coloration dramatically elevate ornamental value. Fin movement in side-view tanks is particularly beautiful, while top-view also reveals the tricolor pattern. Fixation of tricolor x long-fin is extremely difficult — producing ideal tricolor distribution with long fins requires mass breeding, advanced selection skills, and years of experience, making this a true advanced hobbyist variety. Gentle current is essential as strong flow damages delicate fins. Carotenoid-rich food maintains red coloration. Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water.
Origen
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Esperanza de vida
1-3 years
Tamaño
3-4cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃
Medaka pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp
Side-view tank to enjoy fin and color beauty
Minimize flow to protect long fins
5-30°C (optimal 20-28°C)
Fixing tricolor x long fin is highly difficult — strict selection required
High-quality individuals are rare and expensive
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Houou Medaka es 5〜30℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Houou Medaka es 1-3 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Houou Medaka típicamente alcanza 3-4cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Houou Medaka se alimenta de: Medaka pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Houou Medaka varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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