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Name
Scientific name
Dario dario
Described by
Authority Hamilton, Year 1822, Bracketed
Family
Badidae
Common names
Scarlet Badis
Photograph credits
All 24 credited
Summary
The scarlet badis, Dario dario, is a tiny badid from tributaries of the Brahmaputra in West Bengal and Assam, India. Among the smallest per…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
20mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–26°C, pH 6.5–8.5
Hardness
1–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India, Brahmaputra, Janali
Writing
Etymology
Dario: derived from the specific epithet of the type species, dario, which in turn is from its Bangla name, Darhi. dario: as above.
Distribution
Appears to be restricted to tributary systems draining into the Brahamaputra River in parts of West Bengal and Assam states, India although it may also range i…
Habitat
Typically inhabits shallow, clear water streams with sand or gravel substrates and dense growths of marginal and/or aquatic vegetation. At one locality the mac…
Aquarium size
A pair or single male with multiple females can be housed in an aquarium with base dimensions of 45 ∗ 30 cm or more.
Maintenance
Best-maintained in a well-structured arrangement with plenty of cover. A soft substrate is preferable although fine-grade gravel is acceptable, while ideal pla…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Dario species are micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton. In captivity they should be offered small li…
Behaviour and compatibility
Slow-moving with a retiring nature, and easily intimidated or outcompeted for food by larger or more aggressive tankmates. It is best maintained alone or with …
Sexual dimorphism
This species is very easy to sex but often only males are traded. Females are smaller, less colourful (they do not have any red or blue pigmentation on the fla…
Reproduction
Substrate-spawner forming temporary pair bonds. Other fishes are best omitted if you want to raise good numbers of fry, although in a mature, well-furnished co…
Notes
This species is among the more well-known badids in the aquarium hobby, and is a popular choice for 'nano' aquaria since it is among the smallest percoid fishe…
References
References
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