Badis Badis

[fishwatcher]

I've recently ran across this little fish, and am wondering how a few would do in a 10-g planted tank (sand substrate, filter for a 20g, lots of caves/rocks). I can't find a whole lot on these fish, so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[dthoffsett]

From what I could find the minimum recommend tank size is 20gal, they need lots of plants and caves, prefer live food but can be weaned to frozen, and prefer still to slow moving water.

Hopefully someone on here with actual experience keeping them can help more.

 

[rarefish]

10-gallons would be too small . The chameleon fish (Badis badis) can grow up to 3" and needs a minimum of 20-gallons. It needs a well-planted tank with a lot of caves and driftwood. They are very territorial towards their own species, and it is reccomended that they be kept in a community tank. If you keep them in a species tank, the "family groups" of females and one male will be formed and headed by that one male. In other words, if you have more than one male, things can get very territorial and "touchy." They are carnivores. Reccomended pH: Neutral (Between 6.5 and 7.5), KH: 10-15, Temperature: 73F-79F. Good luck!

rarefish

P.S. I got my info from magazine articles and LiveAquaria .

 

[starrynightxxi]

n/m, wrong fish!

 

[fishwatcher]

OK, well, maybe for a later time then. They look like such cool little fish though!
Thanks for the help!