Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Black Tiger Dario. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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A boldly barred relative of the scarlet badis, males alternating black and pale bands. Same care: live or frozen foods, gentle flow, dense planting and no boisterous tankmates.
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Everything you need to keep Black Tiger Dario healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Black Tiger Dario. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Black Tiger Dario is micropredator — live and frozen only. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Black Tiger Dario is generally shy micropredator; males territorial. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized shy micropredator; males territorial tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Black Tiger Dario vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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