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.
Origem
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Expectativa de vida
1-3 years
Tamanho
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 é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Houou Medaka é 5〜30℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Houou Medaka é 1-3 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Houou Medaka normalmente atinge 3-4cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Houou Medaka se alimenta de: Medaka pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Houou Medaka varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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