Juergen's Badis (Badis juergenschmidti)

Family: Badidae

Juergen's Badis — a Badidae freshwater fish. Reaches 2.6–3.9 cm; keep at 14–30 °C.

Care parameters

Water temperature
14–30 °C
pH
6–8
GH hardness
5–19 dGH
Adult length
2.6–3.9 cm
Minimum tank
25 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful community fish

Species overview

Badis juergenschmidti is a Badidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful community fish. Plan on 2.6–3.9 cm of adult fish at 14–30 °C. Related profiles: Badis badis, Badis khwae, Badis ruber.

Native biotope

Habitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Flow
Still to gentle current
Dissolved O₂
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascape & hardware

Substrate
Fine sand and gravel
Hardscape
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plants
Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperament, diet & tankmates

Schooling
Small groups recommended
Diet
Omnivore; quality prepared foods
Recommended tankmates
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Avoid keeping with
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Breeding & notes

Sexual dimorphism
Subtle external differences
Breeding method
Not documented in home aquaria

Frequently asked questions

Is Juergen's Badis easy to keep?

Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful community fish; small groups recommended.

What temperature and water chemistry does Juergen's Badis need?

Aim for 14–30 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 14.0–30.0 °C typical for the genus.

How big does Juergen's Badis get, and what tank size?

Adults reach 2.6–3.9 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 25 litres.

What does Juergen's Badis eat?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.

Can Juergen's Badis live with other fish?

Yes, with care. Peaceful community fish — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Where does Juergen's Badis come from?

Found in warm freshwater streams and lakes; expect still to gentle current and moderate oxygen levels.

Does Juergen's Badis jump?

Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.

How does Juergen's Badis breed?

Not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.