Scarlet Badis: Care, Information, & Pictures

By Jason Roberts

Scarlet Badis and other Nano fish are an exciting, underappreciated segment of the aquarium hobby.

These are fish that stay under 2 inches in size, making them perfect for aquariums 5-10 gallons in size. A few are hobby staples, such as the Neon Tetra and Guppy.
However, there are many that are very uncommon despite having been around for a very long time. The Scarlet Badis is one such hidden gem. Considering its brilliant color and shy personality the phrase is especially well suited to this tiny percoid aquarium fish.
What is the Scarlet Badis?
Scarlet Badis are among the smallest of the percoid fish, a superfamily that includes such familiar faces as the Yellow Perch (a North American gamefish) and the marine Basslets.
Their natural environment is small streams with moderate water movement in India. Specifically, the streams and rivers that drain into the Brahmaputra River.
Depending on how old your sources are you may also see the Scarlet Badis described as Badis bengalensis, an older name that's since been replaced by Dario dario. Previously it was grouped in the genus along with Badis badis, the similar-looking but larger Blue Badis. Dario is reserved for the Scarlet Badis plus a few close kin in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Badis species like the Scarlet Badis are fascinating little fish that are very similar to Dwarf Cichlids. They are shyer but just as territorial towards each other, especially the males. They also care for their eggs in much the same way as cichlids.
If you can get your hands on a small group the Scarlet Badis is an excellent nano fish to start with.Common Names: Scarlet Badis, Scarlet Gem Badis, Rainbow Badis, Bengal BadisScientific Name: Dario darioOrigin: IndiaLength: 3/4 inchAquarium Size: 5-10 gallonsEase of Care: EasyTemperament: Peaceful; Territorial

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BMJH7MNS
• ISBN13: 9798364037008
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"