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Burmese badis
Red-brown scale pattern with an upper tail-base blotch
Males show reddish and green-blue patterning with vertically arranged dark marks. A shoulder spot and additional upper caudal-peduncle blotch matter; females are generally smaller and duller.
- Adult length
- Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 20–24 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 1–5 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits densely vegetated creeks and lowland standing waters such as roadside ditches.
Males defend caves and may eat shrimp. Check that slow feeders get food.
Appearance and identification
The extra tail-peduncle blotch separates it from typical B. badis. Similar B. siamensis and B. khwae need flank and tail-base details; one spot or redness is not enough.
Social behaviour and territory
Not a schooling species. Give males distinct territories and separate persistent pursuit; do not cluster all caves.
Compatibility limits
Avoid forceful competitors and territorial bottom fish. Other Badis complicate breeding and hybrids.
Space requirements
60 × 30 cm for a pair or small group with dispersed caves and cover. Keep it at 20–24°C long term; 15–25°C is the broader seasonal range.
Aquarium environment
Attached plants, floating cover and wood can divide sight lines. Plants do not make it shrimp-safe; keep caves and feeding observable.
Diet and feeding
Offer live or frozen invertebrates and make sure slow fish feed.
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