...........................Paradise fish
Other names:...........none Origin:......................Korea, eastern Asia, Taiwan, China, Ryukyu Islands: Malacca Max size:..................4" PH:............-..............6.8-8.0 Temperature:...........61-78 F. Min tank size:..........20 gallons Food:.........................Flakes, oatmeal, live foods, vegetable matter |
Paradise fish are colorful labyrinth fishes. Though small, they can be aggressive and aren't recommended companions of other slow moving fish such as Angelfish. Body color is dark red, with several blue vertical bands running along the fish. The upper body and head are spotted in black.
Young Paradise fish may be kept together, but like Bettas, males will fiercy fight to the death if kept together. A male may also mistake fish such as gouramis or Bettas as its own, and attack it viciously. The aquarium should be at least 20 gallons and contain some hardy plants. An albino variety of the Paradise fish is also available. Adults fight in the same fashion as cichlids, locking their jaws or by biting the opponent's flanks.
Males have much longer fins and are more brightly colored. At breeding time, the pair will build a bubble nest beneath floating plants. Spawning is triggered by raising the water temperature and lowering the water level, symbolizing the summertime. A healthy nest will contain up to 500 fry.
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