About the Electric Blue Paradise Fish (High Grade)
Name: Paradise Fish
Max Size: Up to 4 inches
Water Parameters: pH 6.0-8.0, temperature 68-78Β°F, hardness 5-30 dGH
Diet: Omnivorous - thrives on a varied diet that includes high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and mosquito larvae. They also appreciate occasional vegetable supplements.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; males can be particularly territorial and may not tolerate other males or similarly colored fish.
Tank Setup: Provide a tank with plenty of hiding spots and areas for territory establishment using plants, rocks, and driftwood. Floating plants are also appreciated to provide cover and reduce stress.
Compatibility: Best kept with robust species that can handle occasional aggression. Not suitable for peaceful community tanks due to their territorial nature. Suitable tank mates could include larger barbs, danios, and other semi-aggressive species.
Behavior: Active and curious, Paradise Fish are known for their beautiful colors and elaborate finnage. They are one of the first tropical fish species to be kept in aquariums and can breathe air from the surface due to their labyrinth organ.
Fun Fact: Paradise Fish are known for being able to survive in a wide range of water conditions and temperatures, which made them popular in the early days of the aquarium hobby. They are capable of breathing atmospheric air, allowing them to live in water with low oxygen levels where other fish would not survive.