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.
Origine
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Durée de vie
1-3 years
Taille
2-3cm
Température
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. C'est une espèce de niveau intermédiaire. Une certaine expérience préalable et des connaissances en gestion environnementale sont recommandées.
La température idéale pour Daruma Medaka (Improved) est 5〜30℃. Évitez les changements brusques de température et maintenez un environnement stable.
La durée de vie moyenne de Daruma Medaka (Improved) est 1-3 years. Avec des soins et une alimentation appropriés, ils peuvent vivre longtemps en bonne santé.
Daruma Medaka (Improved) atteint généralement 2-3cm à l'âge adulte. La taille peut varier selon les conditions de soins et la génétique individuelle.
Daruma Medaka (Improved) se nourrit de : Medaka pellets. Visez un régime équilibré avec une fréquence d'alimentation appropriée.
Le prix de Daruma Medaka (Improved) varie considérablement selon le morph, la taille et la lignée. Consultez notre page de prix du marché pour les dernières informations.
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