Dario species are micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton. In captivity they should be offered small live or frozen fare such as Artemia nauplii, Daphnia, grindal, micro-, and banana worm.
Badids tend to develop issues with obesity and become more susceptible to disease when fed chironomid larvae (bloodworm) or Tubifex so these should be omitted from the diet.
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