⚠️ Level: Medium — a tiny, colorful fish that requires stable water parameters.

The Scarlet Badis (Dario Dario) is one of the smallest aquarium fish available, with bright red/orange vertical stripes on a dark body in males. A jewel for nano aquariums, but a species that requires stable water quality and a calm, well-planted aquarium.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Collection & warranty

• Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store when collecting
• Feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when collecting

✂️ Care

Keep as a pair or harem in a well-planted, calm aquarium with low current. Feed small live or frozen food such as brine shrimp, supplemented with fine flake food — dry food is not always accepted. Males can exhibit some territorial behavior towards each other, so ensure sufficient hiding places.

🐠 Combination tip

Due to its small size, it is vulnerable in combination with larger or busy fish — preferably combine with other small, calm nano fish or shrimp.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Why is this fish so small?
The Scarlet Badis is one of the smallest aquarium fish in the world, with a maximum length of only ±3 cm.

Does this fish accept dry food?
Not always — preferably feed small live or frozen food such as brine shrimp.

Can I keep multiple males together?
Yes, but provide ample space and hiding places to limit territorial behavior among them.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.