Photos © Sean Evans
Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
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| Common name: | Paradise fish |
| Scientific name: | Macropodus opercularis |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 4" (10cm) |
| Origin: | Asia |
| Tank setup: | Fairly large tank required if more than one kept, with refuges for females and gentle circulation. |
| Compatibility: | Community, but males may be aggressive. |
| Temperature: | 16-27oC (61-80oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Not critical: fairly soft to hard, pH 6.0-8.0 |
| Feeding: | Omnivore: feed flake, frozen and live foods. |
| Sexing: | Males have brighter colours and much longer fins than females. |
| Breeding: | Bubble nest builder. Eggs hatch in about a day and are usually guarded by the male. |
| Comments: |
Several colour forms of this species exist.
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