Number of posts : 3 Age : 43 Location : Bangalore - INDIA [12 58 N][77 35 E] Registration date : 2008-11-10
Subject: Badis badis - Indian Chaameleon Fish Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:26 pm
BADIS BADIS
Scientific Name: Badis badis Synonym(s) or Common Name(s): Dwarf Chameleon Fish Class: Order: Family: Badidae Genre: Species:
Main Identification Traits: Mostly brown with black barring and the males during breeding season will show blue glowing color in the dorsal, anal and caudal fins.
Specimen Description: Life Span Information:
Size: Max 3 inches Weight: Place of Origin: India Biotope Information: Plants, rocks and caves are shelter Shoaling/Schooling Information: Other requirements:
Temperature Range: 73-79 F pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5 TDS and Conductivity Range: Light requirements: medium range light is required.
Food and Nutrition: carnivore and in captivity eats only live food, frozen food, tubifex, freeze dried bloodworms and bits of meat. Feeding Habits: predator of live food Food for the Fry's: frys feed well on Infusoria
Sexing Indicators Information: males show blue color during breeding season Spawning Information: egg scatterer Sexual Reproduction Details: these breeds in caves and scatetr their eggs, which attach to the walls in cave/rocks/substrate. The male looks after the eggs and they hatch in 3-4 days. Fish Behavior: peaceful temprament and lives at the bottom level in water, near plant stems and roots.
Miscellaneous Details:
Advise for Members: minimum US 20 gallon required for each specimen
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Information: Sorry for the blurry pictures, these are very fast for my photo skills.