The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Chameleon Fish Badis Badis 3cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Chameleon Fish (Badis badis)
Overview
The Chameleon Fish is a small, vibrant freshwater species renowned for its ability to change colors depending on mood, environment, and breeding behavior. With intricate patterns and striking hues, it adds fascination and natural beauty to nano and community aquariums.
Origin
India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
Feeding
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Carnivorous: thrives on live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms
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Can accept high-quality micro-pellets
Tank Mates
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Peaceful or similarly sized fish
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Avoid aggressive or much larger tankmates
Aggression
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Semi-aggressive, especially males toward each other; establish territories
Experience Level
Intermediate – best for hobbyists familiar with small, territorial fish
Water Parameters
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Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
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pH: 6.5–7.5
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Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Notes
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Provides plenty of hiding spots and plants to establish territories
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Color intensifies during courtship or when defending territory
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Excellent for aquarists seeking a small, visually dynamic fish with interesting behavior
A fascinating and colorful species, ideal for aquarists who enjoy observing natural behaviors and subtle color changes in their tanks.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.