Badis Badis
Species name: Badis Badis
Synonym: Badisbuchanani, Labrus badis
Common name: Badis
Family: Badidae
Order: Lamniformes
Class: Chondrichthyes
Maximum size: 8 cm / 3 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: India
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Badis Badis (Badis) are best kept in species aquariums or with other small peaceful species
Water parameters: Temperature 23-26˚C / 75-80˚F; pH 6.0 – 8.0
Aquarium setup: Badis Badis (Badis) prefers an aquarium that is well planted with dense vegetation and free areas. You should also provide them with roots and rocks among which they may hide. Provide a minimum of one hiding place for each badis badis
Feeding: Badis Badis (Badis) accepts most small foods including small flake food.
Breeding: Badis Badis (Badis) is relatively easy to breed. The males can be identified by the fact that they are much more colorful then the females. The males guards the eggs and fry which are laid in a cave or other hiding place.

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