Nicks Scarlet Gem Badis Tank

[Nikachu0315]

Here's porkhop

 

[MadRiverPat]

I had a scarlet badis in my 10 gallon for a few months. Just moved him to my 2 month old 40 breeder. Been feeding him live blackworms and the occasional frozen bloodworms. Great little fish. Has such a personality and is a joy to watch. He was shy in the 10 gal with the white skirts and the danios he was with. He buddied up with a young goby I had him sharing the tank with. He has a bit more confidence to move around in 40 and I just drop some live worms near the cave he hangs out in and he eats them up. Thinking about changing out the 10 gallon substrate and doing a fully planted species tank with a few females. I feel like the scarlet badis would definitely shine in a species tank but makes a great addition to a peaceful community. I have some neon tetras that might share the tank for the time being as well. I have a feeling they will feel much more confident with smaller fish.

 

[dragonfisher33]

I had a scarlet badis in my 10 gallon for a few months. Just moved him to my 2 month old 40 breeder. Been feeding him live blackworms and the occasional frozen bloodworms. Great little fish. Has such a personality and is a joy to watch. He was shy in the 10 gal with the white skirts and the danios he was with. He buddied up with a young goby I had him sharing the tank with. He has a bit more confidence to move around in 40 and I just drop some live worms near the cave he hangs out in and he eats them up. Thinking about changing out the 10 gallon substrate and doing a fully planted species tank with a few females. I feel like the scarlet badis would definitely shine in a species tank but makes a great addition to a peaceful community. I have some neon tetras that might share the tank for the time being as well. I have a feeling they will feel much more confident with smaller fish.

which goby do you have? a picture please!

 

[MadRiverPat]

Well when impulsively got the goby he was labeled as a "red stiphodon." Went to look up some info on him and couldn't find a single picture/description that made me believe I had truly purchased a "red stiphodon." With some research and digging I decided that it is actually a Sicyopus exallisquamulus. Definitely a great little fish. Loves to move all around the tank digging little burrows. My computer is having some trouble so I am limited to just phone pictures but here he is.

 

[dragonfisher33]

since i only have freshwater/brackishwater aquariums, gobies are like holy grail for me. cool little stiphodon. I've been trying to get a hold of what's known as the Australian desert goby, stunning color and hardy

 

[Cammywammy]

Well when impulsively got the goby he was labeled as a "red stiphodon." Went to look up some info on him and couldn't find a single picture/description that made me believe I had truly purchased a "red stiphodon." With some research and digging I decided that it is actually a Sicyopus exallisquamulus. Definitely a great little fish. Loves to move all around the tank digging little burrows. My computer is having some trouble so I am limited to just phone pictures but here he is.

How much did he cost

 

[MadRiverPat]

I think that one in particular was around $20. More of a speciality fish at a slightly overpriced lfs.