Paradise Fish

The paradise fish or paradise gouramis (Macropodus opercularis), are small freshwater labyrinth fish found in ditches and paddy fields in East Asia, ranging from the Korean Peninsula to Northern Vietnam.Paradise gouramis were one of the first ornamental fishes available to western aquarium keepers, having been imported to Europe as early as the 1800s. These small fish (adults are typically about 3" (7.5 cm)) are ideal lone inhabitants of aquariums, being physically robust, somewhat colorful and more alert/behaviorally interesting than goldfish.
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Common Name
Paradise Fish
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Macropodus opercularis
Family
Belontiidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Gourami
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Top-Middle
Adult Length
3-4 inches
Feeding Habits
Live fish, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, blood worms, brine shrimp and glass worms. Freeze dried and flake foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A peaceful and territorial species that will defend their territory from other tank mates. Mix with the same sized fish, as they will eat smaller fish. Adult males should be kept one per aquarium as they tend to fight as ferociously as male bettas.
Habitat
China-Korea: Moderately decorated with live plants, driftwood and rocks.
Breeding
The male has the longer fins and deeper body colors. During spawning up to 500 eggs can be produced and are placed in the bubble nest the male has built.
Additional Comments
They are good jumpers so a covered aquarium is recommended. Their feelers under their body are used to check out new objects and fish in the aquarium.