Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – flake food, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, live foods
Aquarium species profile
Paradise Fish
Macropodus opercularis · East Asia (China, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size4"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature61–79°F
pH range6.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Robust mid-sized fish that can defend themselves; large barbs, larger tetras
Tank mates to avoid
Small fish, long-finned fish, other male Paradise Fish, Bettas
Care notes
One of the first tropical fish kept in the West (1869). Very hardy; tolerates cool water. Aggressive labyrinth fish. Spectacular finnage and color.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.