Paradise Fish
Macropodus opercularis — Hardy, beautiful, but feisty labyrinth fish tolerant of cool water; choose tankmates carefully.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Macropodus opercularis |
|---|---|
| Type | labyrinth |
| Adult size | 4" |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | semi_aggressive |
| Temperature | 60-79°F |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| GH | 5-19 |
| Diet | Flake, pellets, frozen, live |
| Swimming zone | all |
| Care level | easy |
| Plant-safe | Yes |