Family: Badidae
Siamese Badis — a Badidae freshwater fish. Reaches 2.9–4.3 cm; keep at 14–30 °C.
Badis siamensis of the family Badidae is an aquarium-kept Badidae. Peaceful community fish and omnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 2.9–4.3 cm and prefers 14–30 °C water. Other Badis species in our database include Badis badis, Badis juergenschmidti, Badis khwae.
Difficulty: moderate. 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.
Adults reach 2.9–4.3 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 25 litres.
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.
Its habitat is warm freshwater streams and lakes — still to gentle current, moderate oxygen levels.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.