Family: Badidae
Khwae Badis — a Badidae freshwater fish. Reaches 2.2–3.2 cm; keep at 14–30 °C.
Badis khwae of the family Badidae is an aquarium-kept Badidae. Peaceful community fish and omnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 2.2–3.2 cm and prefers 14–30 °C water. Other Badis species in our database include Badis badis, Badis juergenschmidti, Badis ruber.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful community fish; small groups recommended.
Hold 14–30 °C and keep it stable — 14.0–30.0 °C typical for the genus. Stable temperature matching the species origin.
Full size is 2.2–3.2 cm. Minimum tank: 25 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful community fish; small groups recommended. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in warm freshwater streams and lakes; expect still to gentle current and moderate oxygen levels.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.