{"id":12128,"date":"2026-02-17T23:08:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/scarlet-badis-dario-dario-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:08:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:08:47","slug":"scarlet-badis-dario-dario-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=scarlet-badis-dario-dario-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Scarlet Badis Dario Dario &#8211; 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"657\"><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"198\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"222\">Scarlet Badis<\/strong> is a tiny yet brilliantly colored freshwater fish, famous for the <strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"334\">vivid crimson and orange vertical stripes<\/strong> displayed by males. With its <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"388\">peaceful, shy nature<\/strong> and compact size, it is ideal for nano and heavily planted aquariums. Females are more subdued in color, but their presence helps males display their full courtship brilliance. This species is perfect for aquarists who appreciate <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"654\">micro fish with big personality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"840\"><strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"670\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"733\">clear, slow-moving streams and tributaries<\/strong> of the Brahmaputra River basin in <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"777\">India<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"796\">Bangladesh<\/strong>, often found in densely vegetated waters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1107\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"854\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\" \/>Primarily micropredatory\u2014prefers <strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"915\">live and frozen foods<\/strong> such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp, and microworms. Some individuals will accept high-quality micro pellets or flakes, but most thrive on a diet rich in small live or frozen foods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1462\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1124\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\" \/>Best kept in <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1171\">species-only nano aquariums<\/strong> or with other tiny, peaceful fish such as chili rasboras, ember tetras, and pygmy Corydoras. Avoid keeping with fin-nippers or larger, boisterous fish. Males can be territorial, so keep <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1392\">one male with multiple females<\/strong> in small tanks, or maintain a group in a well-planted larger setup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1485\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<li data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1526\">\n<p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1526\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1524\">72\u201379\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1546\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1544\">6.5\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1580\">\n<p data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1580\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<p data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1618\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1616\">10 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1696\">Prefers <strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1658\">heavily planted aquariums<\/strong> with gentle filtration and low flow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1727\"><strong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1725\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1938\">\n<li data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1786\">Peaceful, shy, and best observed in a calm environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1880\">\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1880\">Males flare fins and display intense colors during courtship or mild territorial disputes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1938\">\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1938\">Enjoys exploring plants and mosses for tiny live prey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1960\"><strong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1958\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2189\">\n<li data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1999\">\n<p data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1999\">Short lifespan of around 3\u20134 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<p data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2064\">Best colors achieved in <strong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2062\">dim lighting with dark substrate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<p data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2129\">Spawns in caves or dense vegetation\u2014parents do not guard fry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2189\">\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2189\">Due to small mouth size, feed appropriately sized foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2384\">The <strong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2212\">Scarlet Badis<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2227\">Dario dario<\/em>) is a <strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2275\">true jewel of the nano aquarium world<\/strong>\u2014small in size but huge in beauty and charm, perfect for aquarists who enjoy peaceful, planted tank setups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Scarlet Badis is a tiny yet brilliantly colored freshwater fish, famous for the vivid crimson and orange vertical stripes displayed by males. 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