Badis vs Siamese fighting fish: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

  • The Siamese fighting fish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Badis can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.
  • Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)

Side by side

BadisSiamese fighting fish
Adult size8 cm (3.1 in)6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)20 L (5 US gal)
Temperature23–26°C (73–79°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)
pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0
Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankWith cautionGood
Care level–Easy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles