BLUE BADIS

Scientific name: Badis badis

Pronunciation: Bad-iss bad-iss

Size: To 6cm

Origin: Native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan

Habitat: Slow moving and usually turbid water, sometimes vegetated

Tank size: 45x30x30cm

Water requirements: Aim for neutral to slightly alkaline water; 6.0-7.8pH, hardness 5-15°H

Temperature: Tolerates 15-25°C, aim for 20-25°C

Temperament: Peaceful species, sometimes territorial with its own, may be too nervous for a standard community tank

Feeding: Finicky and requires fresh and frozen Artemia,

Daphnia, mosquito larvae and microworm. Avoid bloodworm

Availability and cost: Quite difficult to find in stores but not too expensive, expect to pay from £3 upwards per fish