Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Paradise Fish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R66
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Paradise Fish is one of the hardiest labyrinth fish, able to tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Males are vibrantly colored with red and blue stripes and have long, flowing fins. They are known for their aggression and territorial nature, making them unsuitable for many community tanks.
Key traits
semi aggressive
solitary
territorial
small
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Paradise Fish healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–8 and 16–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Paradise Fish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Paradise Fish is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Paradise Fish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Paradise Fish, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
Pristella Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
- Often kept together
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
In a 75L+ tank
- Often kept together
Giant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
In a 1000L+ tank
- Often kept together
Crystal Black Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Black'
- Often kept together
Corydoras Julii
Corydoras julii
- Often kept together
Red-bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Orange Sakura'
- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus