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Macropodus opercularis

Paradise Fish, Chinese Fighting Fish, Paradise Gourami
Temperature
10–22°C
pH
8–8
dGH
5–20 ppm
Size
8 cm
Tank
40 L
Paradise Fish are known for their vibrant colors and aggressive nature. They are labyrinth fish, meaning they can breathe atmospheric air, similar to Bettas. While beautiful, their combative tendencies make them unsuitable for community tanks unless kept with similarly sized and temperamented fish.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–20 ppm
Temperature
10–22°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
8 cm
Tank length
50 cm
Tank volume
40 L

Distribution

China,India,Japan,Laos,Malaysia,Singapore,Taiwan,Vietnam.