Description
Burmese Badis – A Rare Gem with Subtle Beauty and Big Personality
The Burmese Badis (Badis ruber) is a captivating and lesser-known freshwater nano fish, native to the streams and rivers of Myanmar. This small, peaceful species is known for its intricate patterns, soft reddish hues, and shy yet fascinating behavior—making it a true hidden gem for aquarists who appreciate the charm of smaller, more naturalistic setups.
Burmese Badis are micropredators that thrive in well-planted aquariums with gentle flow, soft lighting, and plenty of hiding spots. They do best in peaceful, species-only or calm community tanks and are known for their curious nature and occasional bursts of territorial displays, especially among males.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Soft red to rusty brown body with subtle markings and iridescent accents
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Temperament: Peaceful and shy—best with calm or similarly sized tank mates
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Size: Grows up to 1.5–2 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 10–15 gallons with live plants, caves, and gentle filtration
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Diet: Carnivorous—prefers live and frozen foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms
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Compatibility: Ideal for nano aquariums with other peaceful, small fish or kept in a species-only setup
The Burmese Badis is perfect for aquarists seeking a peaceful, rare, and behaviorally rich fish that adds subtle color and life to planted nano tanks.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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