Wazumi Tricolor Medaka (和墨三色メダカ) – A Living Canvas of Ink, White, and Red

Wazumi Tricolor Medaka (和墨三色メダカ) is a stunning ornamental strain that reimagines traditional Japanese ink painting in aquatic form. Combining crisp white, deep black buchi markings, and vibrant red highlights, each individual fish offers a uniquely expressive pattern — like brushstrokes brought to life.

🧬 Origin & Lineage

• Breeder: Medaka Palette (めだか専門店ぱれっと), Ibaraki, Japan
• Year Developed: Derived from refinement of the original Wazumi line
• Lineage: Wazumi Pure Line × Palette Kohaku (a hybrid of Onna-bina Kohaku × [Akebono Kohaku × Unshu Kohaku])
• Goal: To create a tricolor medaka with non-fading black markings, vivid red expression, and a crisp white base

🎨 Physical Characteristics

• Base Color: Milky white
• Markings: Deep black buchi (斜) patterns on the body and fins
• Red Accents: Red coloration around the face, gill plate, or fins, varying by individual
• Fins: Standard body type; occasional Swallow fin or lamé variants may appear
• Color Stability: Black does not fade even in white tubs due to Orochi-based genetics

🪞 Artistic Appeal

No two Wazumi Tricolor Medaka are the same. Each fish is like a floating piece of artwork — its brushstroke-like black, soft white, and bright red elements forming a naturally balanced and expressive composition. When viewed from above in groups, they resemble a living scroll of Japanese art.

🌟 Related Strains

• Wazumi (Standard): White and black contrast without red overlay
• Wazumi Real Long Fin: Long-fin version with similar black buchi base
• Kohaku Medaka: Red-and-white strains that contributed to Wazumi Tricolor’s development

🖍️ Conclusion

Wazumi Tricolor Medaka blends the elegance of sumi ink with vibrant life. Its powerful black contrasts, delicate red notes, and clean white background evoke the spirit of Japanese calligraphy and koi breeding traditions. For collectors and breeders who value beauty, rarity, and cultural artistry — this medaka is a standout addition to any tank.

※ This article was based on breeder information published at Medaka Palette and Medakatalog.
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