Eyespot badis

A pale-ringed tail-root eyespot and fine male spotting

A relatively deep body carries a dark, pale-edged mark at the caudal-fin base. Displaying males may show a golden-brown body, fine dark spots and orange-brown fins; stress changes the pattern.

Adult length

About 2.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–24 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Hardness

1–5 dGH

Natural habitat

Recorded from a clear stream with moderate flow, sand and pebbles, grassy banks and clumps of submerged Cryptocoryne.

Males defend territories and caves. This is not a schooling fish.