Aurora Sapphire Medaka (オーロラサファイア) – A Gentle Glow in Blue

Aurora Sapphire Medaka (オーロラサファイア) is a refined Japanese medaka strain that captures the soft luminescence of dawn light. Featuring a pale blue aurora body with delicate blue lamé, this line stands out for its high fixation rate, semi-transparent expression, and subtle pink glow around the head. It is a peaceful, elegant addition to any collector's tank or pond.

🧬 Origin & Lineage

• Breeder: Not officially documented
• Year Released: 2021
• Strain Type: 青半透明鱗ラメ (Blue Semi-Transparent Scale Lamé)
• Derived From: Black Lamé Miyuki Sapphire line (黒ラメ幹之サファイア系)
• Trait Focus: To create a blue-bodied medaka with aurora-style light, blue lamé, and some have a pink-hued/orange head transparency

🎨 Physical Characteristics

• Body Color: Soft aurora blue with subtle gradient
• Scales: Semi-transparent with gentle lamé sparkle
• Fins: Standard body type with clean outlines
• Fixation: High genetic stability and consistent traits across offspring

💎 Visual Impact

Aurora Sapphire Medaka is less about vivid contrast and more about atmosphere. The blue lamé sparkles softly across its semi-transparent body, and some have the subtle pink/orange around the head feels almost ethereal under sunlight. This is a fish for breeders and hobbyists who appreciate refinement and quiet beauty — a medaka that shines like dawn reflected on calm water.

🌟 Related Strains

• Black Lamé Miyuki Sapphire: The original base strain with darker lamé and deep blue body
• Miyuki Lamé: Classic lamé medaka with bright silver or blue external shine
• Blue Aurora Types: Other aurora-based strains with varying light expression and transparency

🖍️ Conclusion

Aurora Sapphire Medaka represents the softer side of medaka beauty — elegant, understated, and captivating. Its translucent glow, blue lamé, and high fixation make it an ideal strain for those seeking something serene yet visually complex. Whether for artistic appreciation or selective breeding, this is a medaka you won’t forget.

※ This article is based on information from めだかの館 (Medaka no Yakata).
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