Blue Badis (badis Badis)

The Badis Badis is a unique fish with a name that appears twice. It is rather small but can change into a variety of colors depending on its mood. Also known as the Blue Perch, this fish belongs to the Badidae family in the order of Perciformes.

Please remember the following information about the Badis badis fish:

The Badis badis has a long and slender profile that measures about 8 cm when fully grown. Other identifiable characteristics of the fish include:

- A dark spot above the base of the pectoral fin.

- Dark markings on the dorsal fin, as well as a single marking at the base of the dorsal fin.

- Dark markings in a series on the flanks.

- Presence of lateral line scales.

- A color pattern with at least 11 vertical bars.

- Red and black pigmentation on the caudal peduncle and flank.

Females are slightly smaller and appear less colorful as well. However, they are more round than the males. On the other hand, males are more slender but possess quite attractive colors that become more pronounced during breeding when they seek attention from females.

Tank Requirements
From experience, most hobbyists affirm that various types of fish do well in large water tanks as opposed to small aquariums. This can be attributed to the fact that in their natural habitats, they enjoy free flowing waters in non-restricted areas. For this reason, it is often better to house fish in sizeable tanks that offer them sufficient space to swim and play.

For the badis badis, here are some tank requirements that you need to take into consideration when housing them:

A tank that is no less than 30 gallons.
A substrate comprising of sand and gravel. Some rocks and pebbles should be present to provide a kind of cover when the fish needs to rest.
Plant species that will provide shades and hiding place. Tanks with plant life look more natural.
Driftwood twigs, plant branches and leaves that float on the water.
Water temperatures at between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
A pH of 6.0-7.5.
A water hardness of 54-258ppm.