Day's Paradise Fish (Pseudosphromenus dayi)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific namePseudosphromenus dayi
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asBrown Spike-tailed Paradise Fish, Red Spiketail Gourami
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Adult size2.8 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-15 dGH
Appearance
Slender brown gourami with horizontal stripes and a distinctive pointed, spike-shaped tail tip; fins reddish in displaying males.
Difficulty and care for the Day's Paradise Fish
Easy
Origin and habitat
India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
Keeper notes
Peaceful small labyrinth fish suited to calm, planted community or species tanks. Males display but rarely harm one another.
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