Blue stripe paradise (pair)

The Blue Stripe Paradise Fish is a beautiful ornamental freshwater fish known for its attractive blue body, striking horizontal stripes and flowing fins. It adds vibrant colour and character to a tropical aquarium.

Care Information

• Scientific name: Macropodus opercularis (if referring to the common paradise fish variety)

• Family: Osphronemidae

• Origin: East Asia

• Adult size: 8–10 cm

• Lifespan: 5–8 years

• Temperature: 16–26°C

• pH: 6.0–8.0

• Diet: Omnivorous – flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods.

• Tank size: 60 litres or larger.

• Water conditions: Freshwater with gentle filtration and plenty of plants.

Behaviour and Compatibility

• Generally active and territorial.

• Males can be aggressive towards one another.

• Provide hiding places and planted areas.

• Choose tankmates carefully; avoid slow-moving fish with long fins.

Special Features

• Attractive blue horizontal stripes.

• Colourful fins with flowing extensions.

• Hardy fish that can adapt to different water conditions.

• Males are usually more colourful than females.