Medaka with sapphire-like blue shimmer. Combination of lame scales and blue body is enchanting. Relatively new variety.
Sapphire medaka is an improved variety combining lame scales with blue-tinted body color, named for the deep blue radiance reminiscent of a sapphire gemstone. Blue-white lame scattered across the body shines deep blue to indigo depending on light angle. Many strains combine Miyuki external body light with lame. Dark containers best highlight both the blue tint and lame sparkle. Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water. Blue-spectrum LED lighting showcases its beauty particularly well. Selecting for strong blue individuals with dense lame maintains and improves quality across generations.
Origen
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Esperanza de vida
2-3 years
Tamaño
3-4cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）
Medaka pellets
Black containers highlight blue coloring
5-30°C
Side lighting shows beauty best
Fixation rate somewhat low — selection needed
Quality specimens expensive — buy from trusted breeders
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Sapphire Medaka es 5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Sapphire Medaka es 2-3 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Sapphire Medaka típicamente alcanza 3-4cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Sapphire Medaka se alimenta de: Medaka pellets. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Sapphire Medaka varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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