Badis badis
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| 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
- Community? Species tank?
[edit] Diet
- Prefers live food such as brine shrimp. May take flake or pellet food once it's settled into the tank. They will also accept dried bloodworms.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. They will accept food from the surface after observing it awhile but prefer it to sink to the bottom where they normally reside.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- They are rather shy even though they are territorial at times.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
