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| Family: |
ANABANTIDS |
| Species: |
Macropodus opercularis |
| Common Name: |
Paradise Fish |
| Size: |
Up to 2.75 inches (7 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Korea, eastern Asia, Taiwan, China, Ryukyu
Islands: Malacca. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Carnivore, Flake, frozen and freezed dried. |
| Behavior: |
Aggressive, especially among each other. Will eat
smaller fish and nip fins. |
| Water: |
PH: 6.0 to 8.0, Temperature 61° to 78°F (16 to 26°C),
dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Care: |
Easy, adapts to most conditions. |
| Communities: |
Do not keep with slow moving or small fish. |
| Suitability: |
OK, best in an aggressive tank |
| Breeding Photos: |
Breeding
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