A stunning variety combining tricolor (red, white, black) pattern with glittering lame scales. Koi-like beauty with sparkle — one of the most popular medaka. Selection breeding is deeply engaging.
Tricolor lame medaka is a spectacular improved variety combining red, white, and black tricolor patterning with glittering lame scales derived from iridophores. Its koi-like grandeur was one of the driving forces of the improved medaka boom. Each individual has unique color placement, giving them a one-of-a-kind quality. Fixation rate is low — producing ideal tricolor distribution and lame density requires mass breeding and rigorous selection. Black containers emphasize lame sparkle; white containers are better for pattern inspection. Neutral to slightly alkaline water, 5–30°C. Peaceful temperament suits community tanks, though species-only keeping aids quality maintenance.
Origen
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Esperanza de vida
2-3 years
Tamaño
3-4cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）
Prepared food, daphnia, brine shrimp
Black containers enhance lame; white containers for color checking
Carefully select by tricolor ratio and lame density. Fixation rate is low
Breed matching quality pairs. Pattern inheritance is unstable
Low fixation rate means mass breeding and strict selection are key to quality
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Tricolor Lame Medaka es 5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Tricolor Lame Medaka es 2-3 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Tricolor Lame Medaka típicamente alcanza 3-4cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Tricolor Lame Medaka se alimenta de: Prepared food, daphnia, brine shrimp. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Tricolor Lame Medaka varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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