{"product_id":"aoi-da-medaka-imported-pair","title":"Aoi DA Medaka \/ 碧Da – Imported Male \u0026 Female Pair – Actual Fish Pictured","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"b1960f56-e19c-4644-a6a6-5f86403bb00d\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b1960f56-e19c-4644-a6a6-5f86403bb00d\" data-turn-id-container=\"b1960f56-e19c-4644-a6a6-5f86403bb00d\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"92d86b16-b643-411a-b4db-d5e7d92d4aba\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6aexmr\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"98\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ujwdn2\" data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"123\" class=\"\"\u003eAoi DA Medaka \/ 碧Da\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eAoi DA is a modern Japanese medaka variety prized for its cool blue-gray head expression, luminous pearl-silver body, and dense reflective scale coverage. Under strong natural or aquarium lighting, the scales create a clean metallic shimmer that contrasts beautifully against dark water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eThis imported group displays a refined silver-white appearance with subtle blue tones across the head and upper body. Delicate translucent fins complete the elegant look, making Aoi DA especially attractive in top-view tubs, patio ponds, and display aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7t8gzl\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eStrain Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 碧Da\u003cbr data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eRomanized Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aoi DA\u003cbr data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eAlso Written As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ao Dai\u003cbr data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Ricefish (\u003cem data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eOryzias latipes\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese medaka strain\u003cbr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eSold As:\u003c\/strong\u003e One male and one female pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oqnyng\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Reported Lineage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eJapanese hobby reporting attributes Aoi DA to Medakaya Akkun and describes the strain as a cross between Aoi and Lumina. The reported breeding direction was to produce a blue tancho-style expression, with concentrated blue coloration around the head contrasting against a bright reflective body. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eBecause a complete original breeder pedigree was not available for review, Aquaphoria presents this as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003ereported lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a breeder-certified pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18usmhb\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eDefining Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eAoi DA may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xvuboy\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eCool blue, slate-gray, or silver coloration across the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u3hygq\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eBright pearl-silver body tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d3h9vb\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eDense reflective lame scale coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rs2fsk\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eMetallic shine along the head, back, and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yawqcy\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eDelicate translucent fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2emesc\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eStrong contrast when viewed over a dark background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jh569\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eExcellent top-view presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eThe intensity of the blue coloration and reflective shine may change depending on lighting, container color, viewing angle, stress, and acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i094ml\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eRecommended Tub Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eAoi DA is best displayed in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16y13v3\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cqbnal\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eDark charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l2lky\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eDeep navy blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eDark containers help create stronger contrast between the cool-colored head and bright silver body. Fish may appear lighter, whiter, or less blue when viewed in pale containers or immediately after shipping. Japanese hobbyist observations have also documented stronger blue expression after Aoi DA were allowed to settle in a black container. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1k5j0ey\" data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eOne male and one female Aoi DA Medaka pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003ePairs will be selected for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wyfskf\" data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eGood health and body condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60as8p\" data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eRepresentative Aoi DA coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kbjx1h\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eVisible reflective scale coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wgg4fz\" data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eSuitable male and female characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16pemy9\" data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eStrong overall strain presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eNatural differences in body tone, blue intensity, scale density, size, fin shape, and metallic shine should be expected because every medaka is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"m1f8gz\" data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eActual Imported Group Pictured\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eThe photos and original videos show the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eexact imported Aoi DA group currently available for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003eYour pair will be selected directly from this group. The listing does not use generic breeder photographs or unrelated reference fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003eThe purchase is for a pair selected from the pictured group and not for one individually selected fish unless arranged separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16z8v8l\" data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.25–1.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003eBest Viewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top view or side view\u003cbr data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3463\"\u003eBest Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarium, planted tub, patio pond, or medaka container\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003eAoi DA can be maintained like other Japanese medaka. Provide clean, conditioned water, stable parameters, gentle filtration or aeration, and sufficient surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003eAvoid sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry, especially after shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tvu7dw\" data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003eOffer a varied diet consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d3yool\" data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3844\"\u003eQuality medaka pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qhoq52\" data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003eSmall floating foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1agtlhc\" data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3884\"\u003eCrushed flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"31j6kf\" data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3904\"\u003eBaby brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q8b20j\" data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bu1vrj\" data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3963\"\u003eOther appropriately sized frozen or live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4055\"\u003eFeed small portions that the fish can finish without leaving excessive waste in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"178xfbm\" data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4172\"\u003eHealthy, mature Aoi DA may spawn regularly under warm temperatures and an appropriate daylight cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003eFemales carry clusters of eggs temporarily before depositing them onto plants, spawning mops, or other fine surfaces. Eggs should be separated from the adults when fry production is desired because adult medaka may consume eggs and newly hatched fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4614\"\u003eOffspring can naturally vary in blue expression, body tone, reflective scale density, and overall finish. Selective breeding is recommended when working toward the strongest Aoi DA traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"uf4o1r\" data-start=\"4616\" data-end=\"4649\"\u003eLimited Imported Availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003eThis listing is from a limited imported group. 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