White body with only the head cap in red. Beautiful red-and-white like a Japanese crane. Color variant of Oranda.
Tancho medaka is an improved variety with a white body and red markings only on the head, evoking the iconic Tancho crane (Japanese red-crowned crane). The concept mirrors Tancho koi (white body with red only on the head), and its dignified appearance captivates many enthusiasts. Head-spot fixation rate is low — producing ideal tancho pattern requires mass breeding and rigorous selection. Carotenoid-rich food maintains the head red; outdoor sunlight enhances coloration. Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water. White containers with top-view observation clearly reveal the tancho pattern. Peaceful temperament. The combination of pattern beauty and breeding difficulty gives this variety deep collector appeal.
Origem
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Expectativa de vida
2-3 years
Tamanho
3-4cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）
Medaka food, daphnia
Maintain red on head
Pattern selection important
15-30°C
Standard care
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Tancho Medaka é 5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Tancho Medaka é 2-3 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Tancho Medaka normalmente atinge 3-4cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Tancho Medaka se alimenta de: Medaka food, daphnia. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Tancho Medaka varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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