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Name

Scientific name

Badis siamensis

Described by

Authority Klausewitz, Year 1957

Family

Badidae

Summary

Badis siamensis is a badid endemic to Peninsular Thailand, collected only from river systems draining the western coastline. It is most eas…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

60mm, standard length

Tank size

Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Temperature and pH

Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5

Hardness

2–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries

Thailand

Supporting text

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Endemic to Peninsular Thailand where it has only been collected from river systems draining the western coastline in the provinces of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket…

Habitat

Unconfirmed but expected to occupy typical Badis habitats i.e. shallow, slow-moving streams and pools with dense marginal and/or submerged vegetation.

Aquarium size

A single pair or small group can be housed in a tank with a base measuring 60 ∗ 30 cm24 ∗ 12 in or more.

Maintenance

B. siamensis will thrive in a well-structured set-up with a sand or gravel substrate plus plenty of water-worn rocks and pebbles to provide cover. Plant specie…

Water conditions

Temperature: Prefers slightly warmer and more constant temperatures than most badids within the range 22 – 26 °C72 – 79 °F. pH: 6.5 – 7.5 Hardness: 2 – 12 dGH

Diet

Badis species are micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton. They can be a little picky in the aquarium a…

Badis species are micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton. They can be a little picky in the aquarium and may not accept dried foods although in some cases they will learn to take them over time. At any rate they should always be offered regular meals of small live or frozen fare such as Artemia, Daphnia or bloodworm in order to develop ideal colour and conditioning.

They're somewhat shy, deliberate feeders (see 'compatibility') and it's also important to note that all species develop issues with obesity and become more susceptible to disease when fed chironomid larvae (bloodworm) and/or Tubifex so these should be omitted from the diet.

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Behaviour and compatibility

Given its rarity in the hobby the emphasis should be on captive reproduction and we strongly recommend maintaining it alone. It is not a gregarious fish as suc…

Sexual dimorphism

Females are smaller, have duller patterning and a noticeably shorter, rounder-looking body profile then males. Males also develop slightly extended finnage as …

Reproduction

Members of this genus are cave spawners that form temporary pair bonds and are not usually too difficult to breed provided the tank is arranged correctly (see …

Notes

Like most badids this species is poorly documented and has yet to find significant popularity in the aquarium hobby; to date it has only been exported in very …

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Name

Scientific name

Described by

Family

Summary

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

Tank size

Water

Temperature and pH

Hardness

Conductivity

Behaviour

Temperament

Social needs

Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries

Supporting text

Etymology

Distribution

Habitat

Aquarium size

Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

References

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