Beautiful deep orange-red medaka, popular since the beginning of the medaka boom. Hardy and easy to breed.
Youkihi medaka was developed around 2004 by Minoru Tanaka and named after Yang Guifei, the famous consort of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang China. It was a pioneering variety in the medaka boom and remains a beloved classic. The vivid orange-red body color shifts from orange to deep vermilion depending on light angle, and can be enhanced with carotenoid-rich color-boosting food. Adapts to a wide temperature range of 5–30°C, prefers neutral to slightly alkaline water. Outdoor keeping under sunlight deepens color further. Strong breeding instinct makes reproduction easy with aquatic plant spawning mats. Gentle temperament suits community tanks.
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
Outdoor tub or indoor tank. 10L+ recommended
Neutral to slightly alkaline. Dechlorinated tap water
Starts spawning at 25°C+ with 13h daylight
Color-enhancing food helps bring out deep red coloration
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Youkihi Medaka es 5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Youkihi Medaka es 2-3 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Youkihi Medaka típicamente alcanza 3-4cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Youkihi Medaka se alimenta de: Prepared food, daphnia, brine shrimp. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Youkihi Medaka varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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