Badis badis (sp. scarlet) - Aquarium Advice

coldmachineUK · 03-16-2007, 05:43 PM

Hi, has anyone got any experience with keeping the scarlet variety of Badis badis?
I'm on a hunt for a centerpiece-esque fish for my community setup, and would like to try something new. I can get hold of these; they look pretty bright and perky but I wondered if anyone had kept them before? I've read various info sheets on them already, just want to know about peoples experiences

Gillie · 03-16-2007, 11:41 PM

I would say if you can get them then do it! When I first saw them at my LFS a few years ago I bought every one they had available and was very pleased. They need to be kept with peaceful tankmates like small rasboras or tetras, I kept ten of them in a planted 29gal with a school of Orange Chelas, Pygmy cories, and a few Clown Killies which made for a really nice display.

Toirtis · 03-17-2007, 02:49 AM

They are now, properly, Dario dario. I have kept them very successfully in a 5-10g planyed tank either on their own or with some pygmy corys or shrimp, and possibly an oto.

toddnbecka · 03-17-2007, 08:56 PM

The only drawback is that they will only eat live food.

coldmachineUK · 03-18-2007, 03:50 AM

Toirtis, am I right in thinking they were reclassified from Badis bengalensis in that case?

Toddnbecka: that should be ok; I have BBGs in the same tank that only eat live food (mainly bloodworm actually), so they'd have to join the fray with them!

I'm still not sure about them yet: they look pretty small so I'd probably have to get a group only I'm after a main centerpiece (either single or pair of fish). Not after angels, or other cichlids though.
Will keep looking!

toddnbecka · 03-18-2007, 04:06 AM

BBG's?

coldmachineUK · 03-18-2007, 07:04 AM

Bumblebee gobies

(Long name to type; also I'm lazy!)

toddnbecka · 03-18-2007, 05:22 PM

BBG's are brackish water fish, suitable tankmates are somewhat limited.

coldmachineUK · 03-18-2007, 05:29 PM

Sorry, but that's an unproven myth going around. Check out my signature for a link to the Gobioid Research Institute for further information, but you may also want to look at the issue of there being three distinct types of BBGs too.
There are, unfortunately, many incorrect assertions about brackish environments/species out there. I recommend Neale Monks' Brackish FAQ too for anyone interested in this area.

Anyway, back on topic: I think I'm going to leave off the scarlet badis just b/c they're actually fairly small so I'd need a large-ish group of them which defeats the point of a centrepiece fish I suppose. Think I might opt for an appropriate pair of cichlids if I can come up with identifying one (already got some great tips of people here so far in the cichlid area!)

Toirtis · 03-19-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddnbecka

The only drawback is that they will only eat live food.

Rubbish....mine thrived on frozen daphnia, frozen rotifers, frozen baby brine shrimp and micro pellets.

03-16-2007, 05:43 PM	#1
coldmachineUK Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Images: 6	Badis badis (sp. scarlet) Hi, has anyone got any experience with keeping the scarlet variety of Badis badis? I'm on a hunt for a centerpiece-esque fish for my community setup, and would like to try something new. I can get hold of these; they look pretty bright and perky but I wondered if anyone had kept them before? I've read various info sheets on them already, just want to know about peoples experiences __________________ For expert advice check out these great sites: The Puffer Forum: http://www.thepufferforum.com \| The Cichlid Forum: http://www.cichlid-forum.com \| Cichlid Room Companion Forum: http://www.cichlidae.com \| Planet Catfish: http://www.planetcatfish.com \| PlecoFanatics: http://www.plecofanatics.com \| Gobioid Research Institite: http://www.gobiidae.com \| Fishbase.org: http://www.fishbase.org ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Gal: Malawi Cichlids \| 36 Gal: Brackish Puffer \| 58 Gal: FW Community \| 20 Gal: FW RTBS Shark \| 10 Gal: FW Breeder Spares: 20 Gal: Former River Conditions \| 8 Gal: Former Fry Tank \| 32G: Former Community Tank

03-16-2007, 11:41 PM	#2
Gillie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romeo, Michigan Posts: 451	I would say if you can get them then do it! When I first saw them at my LFS a few years ago I bought every one they had available and was very pleased. They need to be kept with peaceful tankmates like small rasboras or tetras, I kept ten of them in a planted 29gal with a school of Orange Chelas, Pygmy cories, and a few Clown Killies which made for a really nice display. __________________ Phil

03-17-2007, 02:49 AM	#3
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	They are now, properly, Dario dario. I have kept them very successfully in a 5-10g planyed tank either on their own or with some pygmy corys or shrimp, and possibly an oto. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

03-18-2007, 03:50 AM	#5
coldmachineUK Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Images: 6	Toirtis, am I right in thinking they were reclassified from Badis bengalensis in that case? Toddnbecka: that should be ok; I have BBGs in the same tank that only eat live food (mainly bloodworm actually), so they'd have to join the fray with them! I'm still not sure about them yet: they look pretty small so I'd probably have to get a group only I'm after a main centerpiece (either single or pair of fish). Not after angels, or other cichlids though. Will keep looking! __________________ For expert advice check out these great sites: The Puffer Forum: http://www.thepufferforum.com \| The Cichlid Forum: http://www.cichlid-forum.com \| Cichlid Room Companion Forum: http://www.cichlidae.com \| Planet Catfish: http://www.planetcatfish.com \| PlecoFanatics: http://www.plecofanatics.com \| Gobioid Research Institite: http://www.gobiidae.com \| Fishbase.org: http://www.fishbase.org ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Gal: Malawi Cichlids \| 36 Gal: Brackish Puffer \| 58 Gal: FW Community \| 20 Gal: FW RTBS Shark \| 10 Gal: FW Breeder Spares: 20 Gal: Former River Conditions \| 8 Gal: Former Fry Tank \| 32G: Former Community Tank

03-18-2007, 07:04 AM	#7
coldmachineUK Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Images: 6	Bumblebee gobies (Long name to type; also I'm lazy!) __________________ For expert advice check out these great sites: The Puffer Forum: http://www.thepufferforum.com \| The Cichlid Forum: http://www.cichlid-forum.com \| Cichlid Room Companion Forum: http://www.cichlidae.com \| Planet Catfish: http://www.planetcatfish.com \| PlecoFanatics: http://www.plecofanatics.com \| Gobioid Research Institite: http://www.gobiidae.com \| Fishbase.org: http://www.fishbase.org ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Gal: Malawi Cichlids \| 36 Gal: Brackish Puffer \| 58 Gal: FW Community \| 20 Gal: FW RTBS Shark \| 10 Gal: FW Breeder Spares: 20 Gal: Former River Conditions \| 8 Gal: Former Fry Tank \| 32G: Former Community Tank

03-17-2007, 08:56 PM	#4
toddnbecka Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, MD Posts: 750	The only drawback is that they will only eat live food.

03-18-2007, 04:06 AM	#6
toddnbecka Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, MD Posts: 750	BBG's?

03-18-2007, 05:22 PM	#8
toddnbecka Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cumberland, MD Posts: 750	BBG's are brackish water fish, suitable tankmates are somewhat limited.

03-18-2007, 05:29 PM	#9
coldmachineUK Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Images: 6	Sorry, but that's an unproven myth going around. Check out my signature for a link to the Gobioid Research Institute for further information, but you may also want to look at the issue of there being three distinct types of BBGs too. There are, unfortunately, many incorrect assertions about brackish environments/species out there. I recommend Neale Monks' Brackish FAQ too for anyone interested in this area. Anyway, back on topic: I think I'm going to leave off the scarlet badis just b/c they're actually fairly small so I'd need a large-ish group of them which defeats the point of a centrepiece fish I suppose. Think I might opt for an appropriate pair of cichlids if I can come up with identifying one (already got some great tips of people here so far in the cichlid area!) __________________ For expert advice check out these great sites: The Puffer Forum: http://www.thepufferforum.com \| The Cichlid Forum: http://www.cichlid-forum.com \| Cichlid Room Companion Forum: http://www.cichlidae.com \| Planet Catfish: http://www.planetcatfish.com \| PlecoFanatics: http://www.plecofanatics.com \| Gobioid Research Institite: http://www.gobiidae.com \| Fishbase.org: http://www.fishbase.org ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Gal: Malawi Cichlids \| 36 Gal: Brackish Puffer \| 58 Gal: FW Community \| 20 Gal: FW RTBS Shark \| 10 Gal: FW Breeder Spares: 20 Gal: Former River Conditions \| 8 Gal: Former Fry Tank \| 32G: Former Community Tank

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