Species Care
PARADISE FISH
Macropodus opercularis
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 8 cm
- Temperament: Mostly peaceful, but can fin-nip fancy Goldfish.
- Check compatibility with other species here
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET
Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 10-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: China, Korea, Taiwan
Reproduction: Males build a bubblenest amongst plants at the surface. After spawning, the eggs are guarded by the male until the fry have hatched and are free-swimming. The fry require tiny live food such as Paramecium.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Wants all normal foods.
Additional Comments: Males develop very long finnage and become more brightly coloured. Tolerates a wide range of temperatures and water conditions. A good fish for mosquito control in outdoor patio water features etc. Has been popular as an ornamental fish since the 1860's and was probably the second 'exotic' fish to be kept in Europe (Goldfish being the first).
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET