Steatogenys duidae
£85.99
Badis badis, the chameleon fish, is a small, secretive predator from slow waters, ponds and ditches of northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, including the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi and Indus basins.
Asian SpeciesAssam BadisBadis assamensisFreshwater FishMicro PredatorModerate CareRare SpeciesTemperate
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Badis badis
Max Adult Size
up to 7.1 cm
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful but territorial
Temperature
18–24°C
pH Range
6–8
Hardness
5–19 dGH
Diet
Micropredator; live and frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
18–24°C
18°CIdeal24°C
pH Level
6–8
6Ideal8
Water Hardness
5–19 dGH
5 dGHIdeal19 dGH
Badis badis
Chameleon Fish (Badis badis)
Moderate Care
Territorial
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Badis badis, the chameleon fish, is a small, secretive predator from slow waters, ponds and ditches of northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, including the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi and Indus basins.
Asian SpeciesAssam BadisBadis assamensisFreshwater FishMicro PredatorModerate CareRare SpeciesTemperate
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Badis badis
Max Adult Size
up to 7.1 cm
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful but territorial
Temperature
18–24°C
pH Range
6–8
Hardness
5–19 dGH
Diet
Micropredator; live and frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
18–24°C
18°CIdeal24°C
pH Level
6–8
6Ideal8
Water Hardness
5–19 dGH
5 dGHIdeal19 dGH
Chameleon Fish (Badis badis)
Badis badis, the chameleon fish, is a small, secretive predator from slow waters, ponds and ditches of northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, including the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi and Indus basins. Its name comes from the way it changes colour quickly with mood, breeding condition and surroundings, so the pattern of blue spots and warm body colour can look very different from one moment to the next. FishBase records a maximum length of 7.1 cm total length.
What you receive
Each purchase supplies one unsexed fish in the size chosen in the selector. The size you select is the size supplied, not the adult size.
Aquarium
| pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| Hardness | 5–19 °dH |
| Layout | Densely planted, with caves, wood and leaf litter; subdued light |
| Tank mates | Only small, calm fish; not boisterous or fast competitors at feeding time |
Keep the temperature stable in the tropical range and change water regularly. Males hold small territories around caves, so give each male its own cave and break up sightlines with plants and wood.
Diet
A micropredator that prefers live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Many specimens refuse dry food, so plan to feed frozen or live food.
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I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
Gordon Walker · 23 Sept 2026
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100% success travel and "installation". Pleased with quality of purchase. The Siamese fighter a bit "shy" so have not yet seen him at his best yet but looking good. Happy customer. GG
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