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Scarlet Badis
Dario dario
Intermediate Peaceful fish freshwater
About
Tiny jewel-like micro predator with vivid red and blue vertical banding. Males territorial with each other.
Water Parameters
Temperature
64 - 79 °F
Ideal: 72 - 78 °F
pH
6.5 - 8.5
GH (Hardness)
1 - 15 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
0.8"
Min Tank Size
5 gallons
Diet
carnivore
Swimming Zone
bottom
Bioload
low
Category
other