Red Badis (Badis blosyrus)
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Red Badis
Red Badis
Badis blosyrus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
3.5-5 cm (1.4-2")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
24 -30 °C (75.2-86°F)
6-10 °d
1:2 M:F
2-3 years
Family
Badidae
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Contents
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
- This fish may or may not accept dry foods, feed live/frozen meaty foods like brine shrimp and bloodworm.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
- This fish prefers a very dense planted tank with a few hiding places to feel secure. They are fairly tolerating of a range of water chemistries, provided it is kept stable, it does best between 20-24°C (68-75.2°F) and soft, acidic water.
Identification
- A scarlet red body with powder pale blue stripes running down its flanks. Can be identified by the black stripe through the eye.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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