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Chinese Paradise Fish (Macropodus ocellatus)
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| Chinese Paradise Fish | |
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| Chinese Paradise Fish | |
| Species | Macropodus ocellatus |
| Family | Osphronemidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 3.15 in
7-8 cm (2.8-3.1") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 288.15 K 59 °F 518.67 °R 295.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-25 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Chinese Paradise Fish, Roundtail Paradisefish
[edit] Sexing
- Males have longer fins and have more colour.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- These fish are best kept in a species tank, males can be exceptionally territorial and may eat smaller tank mates, females are more mild-tempered. A male/female pair in a well planted tank should work.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivore that enjoys meaty foods such as bloodworm and crickets.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Should be fed once a day alternating between high quality foods.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Native to slow moving bodies of water in North China.
[edit] Behaviour
- Males will build a bubble nest at the surface like Betta splendens. Males can be particularly aggressive towards other males and often kill smaller tank mates. Females, however, are more mild-tempered and keep to themselves.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
