Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen brine shrimp, bloodworms, tubifex; may learn to take pellets
Aquarium species profile
Blue Badis
Badis badis · South Asia (India — widely distributed)
Minimum tank10 gal
Adult size2"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature68–79°F
pH range6.5–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, Corydoras
Tank mates to avoid
Other Badis males, fish small enough to eat, aggressive fish
Care notes
Chameleon fish — can shift through blue, red, green, brown, and black coloration. Males are territorial toward each other. Excellent ambush predator of invertebrates. Provide caves and dense planting. Fascinating behavioral fish.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.