Paradise fish love to eat. As omnivores, the paradise fish will accept most foods. However, they require a well-balanced diet to remain healthy. In the wild, they are predators, feeding on small fish and small aquatic animals like planktonic invertebrates and other zoobenthos. Feed often and generously, some live but dry food is accepted. Live plants are a must in whatever environment you place them in. Algae-based flake foods are essential, as well as meaty foods. Feed them small live foods when possible. Supplementation should include frozen blood worms, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae or any other suitable substitute. Generally, feed once or twice a day. They enjoy exercising their predatory nature on live foods, but should also be provided with some vegetable matter.
It is important to feed the female well before attempting to spawn, as she will go for up to two weeks without food while she holds the eggs. For breeder conditioning, live foods are recommended, as well as high-quality algae-based flake or pellet food.
- Species – Macropodus opercularis
- Common Name – Paradise Fish
- Origin – Southeast Asia
- Diet – Omnivorous
- PH Range – 5.8 – 8
- Temperature – Tropical and Coldwater 16°c – 26°c
- Breed Type – Bubble nest builder
- Size Grows to approximately 12.5cm
