Macropodus ocellatus
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| Chinese Paradise Fish | |
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| Chinese Paradise Fish | |
| Species | Macropodus ocellatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 3.15 in
7-8 cm (2.8-3.1") |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 288.15 K 59 °F 518.67 °R 295.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-25 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Chinese Paradise Fish, Roundtail Paradisefish
[edit] Sexing
- Males have longer finnage.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Macropodus ocellatus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Chinese Paradise Fish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Osphronemidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 3.15 in (8 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 25 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 5 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 288.15 K (15 °C, 59 °F, 518.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Macropodus ocellatus |
