Badis-Black Tiger

🐅 Black Tiger Badis Quick Stats

• 🐅 Black Tiger Badis Quick Stats

  • Scientific Name: Badis sp. “Black Tiger”

  • Common Names: Black Tiger Badis, BT Badis

  • Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm)

  • Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial (especially males)

  • Lifespan: 3–5 years

  • Tank Size: 10+ gallons (20+ for groups)

  • Water Parameters:

    • Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)

    • pH: 6.0–7.5

    • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

  • Diet: Carnivore – live/frozen foods preferred

  • Difficulty: Moderate

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  ⚫ Description

  The Black Tiger Badis is a rare and striking dwarf predator known for its deep black coloration with contrasting tiger-like vertical stripes—especially prominent in dominant males. While similar in size and behavior to other Badis species, the Black Tiger is more vivid and often more secretive. Males show brighter colors and fin extensions, particularly when courting or displaying dominance.

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  🧼 Care Guide

  • Tank Setup: Provide lots of cover (plants, rocks, caves) as they prefer subdued lighting and hiding spots. Sand or dark substrate helps showcase their colors.

  • Behavior: Best kept singly or as a male-female pair. Multiple males will fight unless the tank is large and well-structured.

  • Feeding: Picky eaters—live/frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia, or brine shrimp are preferred. They may ignore dry food entirely.

  • Water Quality: Stable, clean conditions are important. These fish do best in mature, well-cycled aquariums.

  • Breeding: Cave spawners; males guard eggs. Provide narrow caves or small tubes for breeding behavior.