Paradise Fish
Macropodus opercularis
Family: Osphronemidae • Origin: Various
Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis) is a aggressive gourami reaching 4 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank size: 20 gallons.
Min Tank
20 gal
Max Size
4"
Temperature
61-79°F
pH
6-8
Lifespan
6 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
top
Hardness
5-15 dGH
aggressiveintermediateomnivore
Care Tips
- • Max size: 4 inches
- • Temperature: 61-79°F
- • pH: 6-8
- • Can be kept alone or in pairs
- • aggressive temperament — only with similar-sized robust fish
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet. Accepts foods appropriate for Osphronemidae species.
Compatibility Notes: Typical aggressive Osphronemidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 20 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 30 gallons
- Swimming Level
- top
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 61–79°F
- pH Range
- 6–8
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 4/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical aggressive Osphronemidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- bubble nest
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 6 years
Ideal For
20 gallon
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