Medaka Strain – Golden Hikari

Brighten your aquatic collection with the Golden Hikari medaka (Japanese name: 黄金ヒカリ), offered as a premium breeding pair — 1 male and 1 female. This radiant strain is admired for its clear golden body tone combined with the classic Hikari-type form, known for its graceful symmetry and luminous shine.

Golden Hikari Medaka originates from the foundational Golden Medaka line, selectively bred to enhance the balance of vivid yellow and reduced black pigmentation. The result is a stunning golden hue that glows under natural sunlight and LED lighting alike.

Learn more about the Golden Hikari on our Medaka Encyclopedia page.

• Includes: 1 Male + 1 Female
• Condition: Imported medaka
• Creator: Yukio Ōba (大場幸雄)
• Released: Early 2000s
• Key Traits: Bright golden body, classic Hikari-type symmetry, soft dorsal and ventral sheen
• Shipping: UPS 2-Day Air strongly recommended

※ All photos shown are original images taken by SNR Medaka USA. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited. Photos are for reference only — actual fish may vary.

Important Purchase & Shipping Information

For customers who purchase physical Medaka:

• As a general rule, we do not accept cancellations for Medaka sold in-kind after the order has been confirmed.
• Please note that the appearance may differ depending on the lighting and the color of the breeding container.
• This item is not eligible for returns or exchanges.
• We ship to the Continental U.S. only. Sorry, we currently do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska.

Shipping Information

• Please choose UPS 2-Day Air. DOA only applies to 2-Day Air. Please read our full Shipping Information page.
• Shipping may not be possible due to lack of stock, poor condition, or other issues. In such cases, we will cancel your order, and you will not be charged.
• If you purchase multiple sets of live Medaka, we may combine them into one shipment.