Golden Real Long Fin Medaka (Hideyoshi Real Long Fin / 黄金リアルロングフィンメダカ)

Physical Characteristics

The Golden Real Long Fin Medaka is a luxurious and graceful variety that merges the vivid golden coloration of the classic Hideyoshi line with the elegant fin structure of the Real Long Fin trait. Its presence in the water is both striking and delicate — a true showpiece in any medaka collection.

• Body Color: Bright, lustrous gold — a refined version of the Hideyoshi strain
• Body Type: Hikari type, with a symmetrical profile and a distinct reflective dorsal line
• Fins: Features the Real Long Fin trait — all fins (dorsal, anal, caudal) are elongated 1.5× or more, while keeping their natural shape. The result is a flowing, ornamental appearance without distortion

Breeding Background

• Strain Name: Golden Real Long Fin (a.k.a. Hideyoshi Real Long Fin)
• Breeder: Toshihiro Wada
• Year Developed: 2022
• Lineage: Created by introducing the Real Long Fin gene into the Hideyoshi (Golden Hikari) strain, combining brilliance with elegance
• Key Traits:
  ➤ Vivid golden body
  ➤ Long, balanced fins with natural proportions
  ➤ Hikari body structure with pronounced symmetry

Conclusion

The Golden Real Long Fin Medaka is a brilliant result of thoughtful selective breeding. With its radiant gold and refined silhouette, it captures the essence of both power and beauty. This medaka is not just a fish — it’s a golden jewel gliding through water.

Image and translation courtesy of: https://medakazukan.net/0850_hideyosireallongfin/

Photo provided by: SNR KOREA