Bangladesh Dario (Dario kajal)

Family: Badidae

Bangladesh Dario — a Badidae freshwater fish. Reaches 1.8–2.6 cm; keep at 14–30 °C.

Care parameters

Water temperature
14–30 °C
pH
6–8
GH hardness
5–19 dGH
Adult length
1.8–2.6 cm
Minimum tank
25 L
Water layer
Middle of the water column
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful community fish

Species overview

Dario kajal is a Badidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful community fish. Plan on 1.8–2.6 cm of adult fish at 14–30 °C. Related profiles: Dario dario, Dario huli, Dario hysginon.

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 Bangladesh Dario easy to keep?

Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful community fish. Small groups recommended.

What temperature and water chemistry does Bangladesh Dario need?

Hold 14–30 °C and keep it stable — 14.0–30.0 °C typical for the family. Stable temperature matching the species origin.

How big does Bangladesh Dario get, and what tank size?

Full size is 1.8–2.6 cm. Minimum tank: 25 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.

What does Bangladesh Dario eat?

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

Can Bangladesh Dario live with other fish?

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.

Where does Bangladesh Dario come from?

It lives in warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.

Does Bangladesh Dario jump?

Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.

How does Bangladesh Dario breed?

Not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.