Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Badis

Badis (Badis badis)

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) image provided by Eric Naus
Stats:	Adult Size: 3 " (8 cm) Temp: 75-80 F (23-26 C) Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Lots of plants, wood used as a shelter. Good hiding place for each fish in a tank.
Diet:	Small live foods, and some frozen, not often eating flake or other prepared foods.
Breeding:	Male is ventrally concave, much more colorful. Father cares for young.
Sociability:	Pairs, or small groups in a larger tank.
Related Spec:	Badis badis burmanicus -- Burmese Badis Badis badis siamensis -- Siamese Badis
Special Info:	There are three species in this group, the Badis, Burmese Badis, and Siamese Badis.