Medaka Education

Medaka Guides & Care Information

Basic care guides, egg hatching information, quarantine setup, and reference pages for keeping medaka healthy long term.

Core

Medaka 101

Stocking, feeding, water changes, temperature, outdoor tubs, and common beginner mistakes.

Health

Quarantine Process

How we quarantine imported medaka, signs of stress to watch for, acclimation tips, and why stable water conditions matter after shipping.

Eggs

Hatching Medaka Eggs

Egg handling, fungus prevention, hatch timing, and setting up a clean environment for fry.

Reference

Medaka Hatching Time

How long eggs usually take to hatch and how temperature affects development speed.

Reference

Medaka Life Span

Typical lifespan, factors that shorten longevity, and ways to maintain healthier fish over time.

Reference

Medaka Terminology

Common Japanese medaka terminology related to genetics, breeding, traits, pigmentation, and variety naming.

Most of our medaka are raised outdoors under natural sunlight here in North Carolina. Because imported fish go through major environmental changes during shipping, we strongly recommend proper acclimation and quarantine before mixing them into established setups.