Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameMacropodus opercularis
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asBlue Paradise Fish, Paradise Gourami, Albino Paradise Fish
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentAggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size4 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 61-79°F, pH 6.0-8.0, GH 5-20 dGH
Appearance
Striking gourami with alternating iridescent blue and red-orange vertical bars and long flowing fins.
Difficulty and care for the Paradise Fish
Easy
Origin and habitat
East Asia (China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea)
Keeper notes
Hardy but pugnacious; males fight each other and harass smaller or long-finned fish. Best kept singly or with robust, fast tankmates. Tolerates cool, unheated water.
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