Red Scarlet Badis is a tiny, colorful freshwater fish known for its vivid red-orange body and blue vertical stripes. This peaceful nano fish is ideal for planted aquariums with gentle tank mates and plenty of hiding places.
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Red Scarlet Badis is a tiny, colorful freshwater fish known for its vivid red-orange body and blue vertical stripes. This peaceful nano fish is ideal for planted aquariums with gentle tank mates and plenty of hiding places.
Males have a bright red-orange body with blue vertical stripes and colorful fins. Females are generally smaller and more subdued in color.
3–5 years
Carnivorous; prefers small live foods
Red Scarlet Badis is an excellent choice for a peaceful nano aquarium. Provide dense planting, calm surroundings, and appropriately sized live or frozen foods to help maintain its health and coloration.
Moderate
5 gallons for a carefully planned single-specimen setup; larger tanks are recommended for multiple fish.
6.5–7.5
Soft to moderately hard
18–26°C
Approximately 2–2.5 cm
Small, peaceful species such as dwarf shrimp and other compatible nano fish, provided feeding competition is limited.
Large or aggressive fish, fast-feeding tank mates, and predatory species.
Dario dario
Badidae
India
Shy and relatively peaceful; males can be territorial toward one another.
Offer small live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and microworms. Some individuals accept frozen foods, but many are reluctant to eat dry pellets or flakes.
Egg-scatterer; males display and guard a small territory
Breeding can occur in densely planted aquariums with fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Eggs are scattered among vegetation, and adults may eat the eggs or fry. Feed fry with suitable microscopic foods initially.
Maintain clean, stable, well-oxygenated water with gentle flow and regular maintenance.
Weight loss from inadequate feeding, stress from aggressive tank mates, and health problems associated with poor water quality.
Generally peaceful but territorial, especially males
A shy micro-predator that explores plants and decorations. Males may defend small territories, particularly during breeding.
Scarlet Badis is a miniature freshwater fish native to the Indian subcontinent. Males display striking red-orange coloration with blue vertical bars, while females are usually smaller and less colorful. They thrive in mature, planted aquariums with gentle water flow, stable water conditions, and abundant microfauna. They can be selective eaters and often prefer live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and small worms.