Scarlet Badis tank mates
Dario dario
4 rated pairings from the Scarlet Badis care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Scarlet Badis needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that occupies different ecological niche; won't compete for micro prey
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
5 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Nano species with identical water requirements; peaceful and occupy similar habitat niches
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Similar water parameters; small enough not to threaten badis, though fry may be eaten
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful schooling fish that prefer upper water column; minimal competition
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.