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.
Origem
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Expectativa de vida
2-3 years
Tamanho
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 é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Youkihi Medaka é 5〜30℃（適温20〜28℃）. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Youkihi Medaka é 2-3 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Youkihi Medaka normalmente atinge 3-4cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Youkihi Medaka se alimenta de: Prepared food, daphnia, brine shrimp. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Youkihi Medaka varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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