HomeCompare fishSpotted ctenopoma vs Badis Spotted ctenopoma vs Badis: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Badis can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.The Spotted ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.Both are comfortable at 23–25°C (73–77°F).A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.Side by sideSpotted ctenopomaBadisAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature5–25°C (41–77°F)23–26°C (73–79°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodWith cautionCare levelEasy–DietCarnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesSpotted ctenopomaCtenopoma acutirostreBadisBadis badis