Family: Badidae
Dario huli — a Badidae freshwater fish. Reaches 1.8–2.6 cm; keep at 14–30 °C.
A Badidae species: Dario huli lives bottom-dwelling over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful community fish. Adults reach 1.8–2.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Dario species we profile, alongside Dario dario, Dario hysginon, Dario kajal.
A moderate-level species: peaceful community fish; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 14–30 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 14.0–30.0 °C typical for the family.
Expect 1.8–2.6 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
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.
It lives in 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.
In the aquarium: not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.