Red badis - Badis ruber
By: Tigerbarb
Species Name: Badis ruber
Common Names: Red badis
Synonyms: Badis badis burmanicus, Badis badis rubra
Family: Badidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 6 cm / 2.36 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Red badis (Badis ruber) originates from South Asia
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Red badis (Badis ruber) is best kept in a species only aquarium or with other very small peaceful species.
Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.3 , temperature 23-26 ° C / 73.4-78.8 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Red badis (Badis ruber) prefers a planted aquarium with a dark bottom substrate and a lot of small caves. Decorate the aquarium as you would if you were going to keep a dwarf cichlid.
Feeding: Red badis (Badis ruber) prefers live/frozen foods but can often be trained to accept live foods.
Breeding: Red badis (Badis ruber) can be breed in a similar fashion to dwarf cichlids.