Albino Paradise Fish Macropodus opercularis species

Common Name Albino Paradise Fish

Scientific Name Macropodus opercularis species

Family Belontiidae

Community Semi-Aggressive

Class Gourami

Temperature 78ºF

Swimming Range Top-Middle

Adult Length 3-4 inches

Feeding Habits Live fish, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, blood worms, brine shrimp and glass worms. Freeze dried and flake foods also accepted.

Compatibility A peaceful and territorial species that will defend their territory from other tank mates. Mix with the same sized fish, as they will eat smaller fish. Adult males should be kept one per aquarium, as they tend to fight as ferociously as male bettas.

Habitat China-Korea: Moderately decorated with live plants, driftwood and rocks.

Breeding The male has the longer fins and deeper body colors. During spawning up to 500 eggs can be produced and are placed in the bubble nest the male has built.

Additional Comments They are good jumpers, so a covered aquarium is recommended. The feelers under their body are used to check out new objects and fish in the aquarium.