Scarlet badis/Dario anyone?

[Tropical Aquarist]

Hi all I got 3 of these awesome fish, and have them in a thickly planted 20gal long tank. I believe they are all males.

How many males and females should/can I get? I also have 4 panda cories...(and various other upper level fish)

Also what about feeding? I've heard not to feed only bloodworms as they're pretty fatty, is this true?

Thanks guys!

 

[ImACoolguy]

Scarlet badis IMO need a species only tank. They are VERY shy and will undoubtedly get outcompeted for food


Caleb

 

[Tropical Aquarist]

I have to disagree, after having them in my tank for a week now, they are not shy at all, and explore all levels of the tank(supposed to be bottom level only...)

Feeding is a bit of a challenge, I have to target feed them with a turkey baster....

 

[ImACoolguy]

I have to disagree, after having them in my tank for a week now, they are not shy at all, and explore all levels of the tank(supposed to be bottom level only...)

Feeding is a bit of a challenge, I have to target feed them with a turkey baster....

That's was my point, it's not that they can't work in a community tank it's you have to directly feed them.


Caleb

 

[Brookster123]

Scarlet badis IMO need a species only tank. They are VERY shy and will undoubtedly get outcompeted for food


Caleb

Sort of.. if they're in a properly set up tank than they'll hunt and eat as they please.. there reclusive once they establish territory but they do come out and wander.

I have to disagree, after having them in my tank for a week now, they are not shy at all, and explore all levels of the tank(supposed to be bottom level only...)

Feeding is a bit of a challenge, I have to target feed them with a turkey baster....

They could still be getting settled. A week is hardly a mile stone. Mine take frozen baby brine shrimp.

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[Tropical Aquarist]

Yeah feeding is a bit challenging, but it's fun and I have the time to do it...

So you think they will become more reclusive after a while?