Blue Paradise FIsh

The Paradise Fish is a bold and colourful freshwater species that stands out with its vivid red, blue, and orange stripes, long flowing fins, and active behaviour. A member of the gourami family, this labyrinth fish is perfect for fishkeepers looking for a hardy, unique addition to their tropical or unheated aquarium.

🐠 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Macropodus opercularis

• Grows to 8–10 cm (3–4 inches)

• Hardy and adaptable – can live in heated or unheated aquariums

• Brilliant colouration and striking fin extensions

• Active, intelligent, and curious behaviour

• Males may display territorial behaviour, especially during breeding

💧 Ideal Tank Conditions:

• Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F)

• pH: 6.0–8.0

• Minimum tank size: 60 litres (larger if keeping multiple males)

• Prefers well-planted tanks with open swimming space

• Can thrive without a heater in room-temperature tanks

🍽 Diet:

Paradise Fish are omnivores and enjoy a wide variety of food:

• Quality flakes and pellets

• Frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp

• Occasional live food to stimulate natural hunting behaviours

🤝 Tank Mates:

Best kept with care in semi-aggressive or species-only tanks. Suitable tank mates include:

• Larger, fast-moving fish (danios, barbs)

• Avoid long-finned or slow-moving fish (bettas, guppies)

• Males can be aggressive toward each other – one per tank is recommended unless in a large setup