Youkihi vs Miyuki medaka comparison: color, body type, breeding ease, and price for beginners.
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Youkihi vs Miyuki medaka comparison: color, body type, breeding ease, and price for beginners.
A thorough comparison of the two most popular improved medaka varieties.
Youkihi (Yang Guifei): A signature variety known for its beautiful vermillion-red color. Colors intensify under sunlight. Normal body type, very hardy. Miyuki: A body-glow medaka with a silvery shine along the back. Full-body (all-over glow) specimens are especially popular.
| Item | Youkihi | Miyuki | |------|---------|--------| | Price | 200-500 yen each | 200-1,000 yen each | | Keeping Difficulty | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | | Breeding Difficulty | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | | Outdoor Keeping | Ideal | Suitable |
Youkihi: Those who love red colors, those wanting a centerpiece for a biotope. High fixation rate and easy breeding. Miyuki: Those who love the sparkling appearance, those who want to try enhancing body glow. Also fun for selective breeding.
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