Paradise Fish
The paradise fish is one of the original aquarium fish. These fish were first imported from Vietnam to France for display in aquariums in 1869! The person responsible is early aquarium pioneer Pierre Carbonnier. Obviously, these are hardy fish to ship by ocean from Vietnam to France. Paradise fish show red and blue colors, and males have slightly more color than females, but both sexes are beautiful. Color patterns vary by breeder, so the picture is close but may not exactly match the fish we ship. Paradise fish will eat community flake food and are great planted tank and community tank fish, except that they are known to nip at female bettas and eat very small shrimp and fry.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Macropodus opercularis |
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FAQ
Are paradise fish suitable for community tanks?
Yes, paradise fish are great for planted tanks and community tanks, but they may nip at female bettas and eat small shrimp and fry.
Do male and female paradise fish differ in color?
Yes, males typically have more vibrant red and blue colors than females, though both sexes are visually appealing.
What type of food do paradise fish eat?
Paradise fish eat community flake food and are omnivorous.
Lucas Nash –
The paradise fish arrived healthy and showed bright red and blue patterns. They are active and peaceful in a planted tank with other community fish. Just make sure to keep them away from small shrimp or female bettas to avoid aggression.
Chloe Edmunds –
Beautiful fish with nice coloration. They adapted quickly to the tank and started eating flake food right away. A bit shy at first, but they became active after a week.
Christian Fisher –
Great addition to my community tank. The colors are vivid and the fish are calm. I noticed they ate some tiny shrimp, so I removed them from the tank to prevent feeding issues.