Scarlet Badis
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Scarlet Badis is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 2 cm (≤ 0.8 in)
- Aquarium size
- 40 L or larger / ≥ 45 cm (≥ 17.7 in) minimum length
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 18–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–8.5
- GH
- 10–20 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 6 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 6 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 40 L or larger / ≥ 45 cm (≥ 17.7 in) minimum length. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 18–26 °C, pH 6.5–8.5, GH 10–20 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Scarlet Badis needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Bhutan India.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 40 L or larger / ≥ 45 cm (≥ 17.7 in) minimum length.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Scarlet Badis get?
Scarlet Badis reaches ≤ 2 cm (≤ 0.8 in).
What aquarium size does Scarlet Badis need?
Use an aquarium of at least 40 L or larger / ≥ 45 cm (≥ 17.7 in) minimum length.
Is Scarlet Badis peaceful?
Scarlet Badis needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Scarlet Badis?
Keep it between 18 to 26 °C.