Scarlet Badis (Dario dario)
Fish in the family Badidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDario dario
FamilyBadidae
Also known asScarlet Gem, Dario Dario, Bengal Dario
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietCarnivore
Adult size0.8 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-12 dGH
Appearance
Diminutive jewel; males glow scarlet-red with electric-blue vertical bars.
Difficulty and care for the Scarlet Badis
Moderate
Origin and habitat
India (West Bengal, Assam)
Keeper notes
Tiny carnivore; peaceful to fish but will hunt baby shrimp and tiny invertebrates, so caution with shrimp tanks. Males spar harmlessly over territory.
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