Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Scarlet Badis. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Scarlet Badis
Dario dario
Dario dario
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
22° - 26 °C
Max size
2 cm
Min tank
30 L
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One of the smallest cichlid-like fish in the hobby, with males a startling red barred in blue. Rarely accepts dry food, so plan on live or frozen; keep in a quiet, densely planted nano tank.
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Everything you need to keep Scarlet Badis healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Scarlet Badis. 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.
Scarlet Badis is micropredator — live and frozen only. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Scarlet Badis 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 Scarlet Badis vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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