Badis badis
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| Badis | |
| Species | "Badis badis" |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Badis, Blue Perch, Dwarf Chameleon Fish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- (Obsolete) Labrus badis
[edit] Sexing
- Males are deeper in colour and are slimmer.
[edit] Breeding
The pair should be separated, and conditioned on various live foods, such as tubifex, white worm, etc. A flower pot with the bottom removed or something similar should be provided for the pair to spawn in. The male will chase the female quite passionately, and she should be provided lots of cover.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- Prefers live food such as brine shrimp. May take flake or pellet food once it's settled into the tank.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Badis badis
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Badis , Blue Perch, and Dwarf Chameleon Fish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Badidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 3 in (7.62 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 19 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 5 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | "Badis badis", and Labrus badis |
