Green Scat

Size: Approx. 2" Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons Care Level: Moderately Difficult Temperament: Semi aggressive Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy Water Conditions: 74-80° F, KH 10-20, pH 7.8-9.0 Max. Size: 4″ Color Form: Black, Blue, Orange Diet: Carnivore Compatibility: Ok with small to medium-sized Tanganyikan cichlids Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa Family: Cichlidae Lifespan: 8-10 years Aquarist Experience Level: Intermediate to Experienced

Approx. 2cm

Badis are a peaceful species, though best kept in a species only tank due to being territorial after spawning. Badis are particularly helpful at reducing snail populations should they pose an issue in a tank. They are a shy, tiny, tropical freshwater fish considered one of the more underrated species in the hobby, neglected despite their brilliant coloration, stripes, and unique personality reminiscent of dwarf cichlids that make them quite an interesting species to keep and watch.

Male Badis look a bit slimmer than females, and their pelvic fins also extend out further as they develop and mature than those of the female.

Males are also more colorful than females (which are without the red or blue colors on their flanks), making them the more popular sex for importation. The Badis come with seven bold stripes along their body.

Badis prefer the best of both worlds: well-planted tanks offering lots of hiding places and dark “secure” areas between rocks and wood, as well as open swimming areas to move around in. Using the water conditions above should render very healthy and vibrant Badis.

Badis accept all varieties of food from the staple quality flakes, to blood worms and white worms as treats.

Size : 1" - 1.2" Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy Water Conditions: 68-77° F, KH 4-8, pH 5.0-7.0 Max. Size: 2″ Color: Iridescent Blue, Red Diet: Omnivore Compatibility: Peaceful Origin: South America, the Paraguay River basin; Rio Taquari, Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul, and Brazil Family: Characidae Lifespan: 5 – 10 years Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner

Size: Approx. 1" Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy Water Conditions: 73-79° F, KH 8-12, pH 6.0-7.5 Max. Size: 1″ Color Form: Red, Yellow Diet: Omnivore Origin: Myanmar, India Family: Cyprinidae Lifespan: 5 – 7 years Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner