Black Tiger Badis
Dario sp. 'Myanmar'
A rare and beautiful nano fish native to northern Myanmar. It displays striking red, black, and cream vertical stripes, with black and blue highlights on the fins of mature males. This peaceful micropredator requires a diet of live and frozen meaty foods like daphnia or brine shrimp. It does best in a planted aquarium with plenty of cover, as it is a somewhat timid fish that can be outcompeted for food. The Black Tiger Badis is a unique and desirable addition to the aquarium hobby, though it can be challenging to find and care for properly.
Current Size – 1-2cm
Adult Length – 6cm
Temperature Range – 24 - 28°C
pH Range – 6.5 – 7.5
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Although it can be territorial, it is generally peaceful in a community environment. Can be housed with most community fish except for the smallest of Tetras and Shrimps.
Feeding – Carnivores, the Badis will consume live and frozen food, as well as freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, and small pieces of meat.
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
