Species Care
PARADISE FISH BLACK
Macropodus concolor
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 8-10 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, can be territorial to own kind.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Vietnam
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. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments: The Black Paradise prefers tropical water temperatures and unlike normal Paradise fish, it is not as tolerant of cooler temperatures. Non-breeding fish are light to dark grey, breeding males are much more black.
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