r/nanotank Dec 11 '24

Scarlet Badis Gender ID, Subdominant Male? Help

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u/Riekk Dec 11 '24

I'm no expert, but I believe females show absolutely no red. It looks like there is some faint red banding on this little fella (I think?).

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u/umami202 Dec 12 '24

That’s for sure a male. I had to order three female Badis online in the end. Cause in stores it’s always males, the drab ones are just subdominant males.

If you seen any hint of red, like with this guy, it’s a male. Females are just plain silver / beige.

Here’s a good pic of a female. Zero color.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Y0QAAOSwbJJk9fZl/s-l500.jpg