Paradise fish care
Macropodus opercularis
Paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis) grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 80 liters (21 US gallons). Keep it at 16–26 °C (61–79 °F) with a pH of 6–8.
FreshwaterEasyAggressiveKeep one: males fightNips long fins
Adult size10 cm · 3.9 in
Smallest tank80 L · 21 gal
Temperature16–26 °C · 61–79 °F
pH6–8
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentAggressive
SwimsTop
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Amano shrimpNerite snailMystery snailConvict cichlidDemasoni cichlidFigure-eight pufferRamshorn snailMalaysian trumpet snailAssassin snail
Avoid with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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