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Assorted Paradise Fish (Macropodus<\/em> species)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Assorted Paradise Fish<\/strong> are colorful, hardy freshwater fish prized for their vibrant coloration, flowing fins, and bold personalities<\/strong>. Available in a variety of color forms and strains, paradise fish are an excellent choice for aquarists looking for a striking centerpiece fish with classic labyrinth fish behavior.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Southeast Asia \u2013 China, Vietnam, Laos, and surrounding regions<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Accepts quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Benefits from a varied diet to maintain coloration and health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Best kept with robust, fast-moving tank mates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid slow-fin fish or other aggressive labyrinth species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Can be kept singly or as a compatible pair in spacious tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Semi-aggressive, especially males<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Territorial behavior may increase during breeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Beginner to intermediate<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 18\u201326\u00b0C (64\u201379\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.0\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Labyrinth fish capable of breathing atmospheric air<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Planted tanks with hiding areas help reduce aggression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A colorful and resilient freshwater fish, Assorted Paradise Fish<\/strong> are ideal for aquarists seeking personality, color, and classic aquarium charm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Assorted Paradise Fish (Macropodus species) Overview Assorted Paradise Fish are colorful, hardy freshwater fish prized for their vibrant coloration, flowing fins, and bold personalities. Available in a variety of color forms and strains, paradise fish are an excellent choice for aquarists looking for a striking centerpiece fish with classic labyrinth fish behavior. Origin Southeast Asia […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1669,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[59,89],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1670","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-paradise-fish","7":"product_cat-tropical-assorted","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1670"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1670"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}