Macropodus opercularisParadise FishParadise Gourami |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 8.74 cm (3.44 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Color Variations: | Albino
Black
Chinese
Spike-Tailed
Day's |
| Compatability: | Community
Aggresive
Semi-aggressive
Males of the same species should not be kept together.
Do not keep with small fish or slow moving fish with longer fins.
Other territorial fish should be avoided as well. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 10 Gallons (37.85) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 70.9° F (21.61° C) |
| pH: | 7.09 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 12.3 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Carnivorous.
Insects, invertebrates, and fish fry.
Should be fed a diet that is relatively high in protein.
Flakes are good but Mosquito larvae and black worms should be supplemented regularly. |
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| Swimming Level: | Top and Middle |
| Schooling: | Harem |
| Minimum School Size: | 2 |
| Setup: | Tank should be well planted an covered.
Slow water flow.
Subdued lighting. |
| Distribution: | East to South East Asia.
Korean Peninsula to Northern Vietnam.
Also, Taiwan, China, Ryukyu Islands, Malacca. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 2 - 3 |
| Sexing: | Males are much more colorful and have more elongated fins than the females. |
| Spawning Type: | Bubble Nesting |
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| Sources: | http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.aquahobby.com
http://aqualandpetsplus.com
http://www.fishpondinfo.com
http://www.aqua-fish.net
http://www.aquariumfish.net
http://www.plantedtank.net
http://animal-world.com
http://www.aquariacentral.com
http://animals.howstuffworks.com
http://www.encyclopedia.com
http://www.fishbase.org
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