OsphronemidaeFreshwater Fishbeginner
Macropodus opercularis 'Paradise Fish'
Macropodus opercularis
Origin: China, Korea, Vietnam
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Water Parameters
Temperature15–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–8
49
GH (Hardness)4–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–12 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 10 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- upper
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive toward conspecifics; otherwise semi-aggressive
About
Macropodus opercularis, the Paradise Fish, is one of the very first tropical fish ever kept in Europe — a colourful, hardy labyrinth fish with vivid red-blue striping and flowing fins. Tolerates cold water — can be kept in unheated tanks in Belgian homes. Males are aggressive.
Care Guide
Temperature 15–28°C. Single male. Planted tank 60 L+. Feed flakes, pellets, frozen foods. Aggressive toward other male Paradise Fish and fin-nippers. Very hardy — tolerates cooler temperatures.
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