{"id":2306,"date":"2019-08-16T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/?p=2306"},"modified":"2019-07-26T09:57:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T09:57:30","slug":"paradise-fish-macropodus-opercularis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/paradise-fish-macropodus-opercularis\/","title":{"rendered":"Paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Characteristics &amp; Origin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paradise fish were the first tropical ornamental fish to be\nintroduced in Europe after the goldfish. Not only are they among the most\nbrightly coloured fish, but they are also considered one of the most robust\nspecies of aquarium fish. The vertical blue stripes on their reddish-brown body\nare particularly striking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Macropodus opercularis<\/em> can be found from Southern\nChina to Northern Vietnam, where they primarily prefer swampy areas. As\nparadise fish are labyrinth fish, they are also able to breathe atmospheric\noxygen. If kept correctly, they can live for up to 10 years. Male paradise fish\ncan grow to a length of up to 10&nbsp;cm thanks to their wide, pointed dorsal\nand anal fins. The females remain far smaller with a maximum length of just\n7&nbsp;cm. Females are also slightly paler in colour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aquarium and water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aquarium should have a volume of at least 100 litres. We\nrecommend a water temperature of 18 to 26\u00b0C. This makes it possible to keep\nparadise fish at room temperature without heating. The aquarium water should\nideally be slightly acidic to alkaline (pH value: approx. 6.0 \u2013 8.5). A medium\nhardness level (GH value: approx. 5 \u2013 19\u00b0dH) is also frequently recommended,\nbut these fish can also be kept in softer or harder water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FdS-Tetra14_72.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FdS-Tetra14_72.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FdS-Tetra14_72-657x400.jpg 657w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FdS-Tetra14_72-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Macropodus opercularis<\/em> should ideally be kept in\npairs. Even through the males can be very territorial, they are generally\nregarded as peaceful fish that are well-suited to large community tanks. They\nmix particularly well with loaches and Asian barbs. Keeping two or more males\nis not recommended as they would fight with one another. Paradise fish tend to\nprefer the upper regions of aquariums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planting and decoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This species prefers dense vegetation in aquariums. The addition\nof several floating plants is also recommended as they act as an anchor for the\n<em>Macropodus opercularis<\/em> when they build their foam nests. Caves and roots\nshould also be used to provide the fish with places to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paradise fish are omnivores but prefer smaller types of food like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/tetra-micro-crisps\">Tetra Micro Crisps<\/a> or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/tetramin\">TetraMin<\/a>. To add variety, you can also feed paradise fish natural foods such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/aquarium\/tropical-fish\/fish-food\/snack-food\">Tetra FreshDelica<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Characteristics &amp; Origin Paradise fish were the first tropical ornamental fish to be introduced in Europe after the goldfish. Not only are they among the most brightly coloured fish, but they are also considered one of the most robust species of aquarium fish. The vertical blue stripes on their reddish-brown body are particularly striking. 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