{"product_id":"flame-paradise-fish-macropodus-opercularis","title":"Flame Paradise Fish - Macropodus opercularis","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlame Paradise Fish – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacropodus opercularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame Paradise Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a colourful captive-bred form of the classic Paradise Fish, known for its bold red, orange and blue patterning, flowing fins and confident personality. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadise Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadise Gourami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame Paradise Gourami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Paradise Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this hardy labyrinth fish is best suited to spacious cooler tropical or temperate-style aquariums with carefully chosen tank mates. It is attractive and resilient, but adult males can be territorial and should not be treated as a peaceful nano community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flame Paradise Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paradise Fish, Paradise Gourami, Flame Paradise Gourami, Blue Paradise Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacropodus opercularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captive-bred Flame ornamental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Labyrinth Fish \/ Gourami Relative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater \/ Lightly Brackish Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacropodus opercularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to East and Southeast Asia, where it occurs in slow-moving or still waters such as streams, ditches, ponds, marshes, rice-field margins and heavily vegetated waterways. These habitats often include dense plant growth, shaded margins and areas with low or variable oxygen levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a labyrinth fish, the Flame Paradise Fish can breathe atmospheric air from the surface. In the aquarium, it must always have clear access to the surface, with a secure lid and warm, stable air above the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame Paradise Fish have a deep, laterally compressed body with extended dorsal, anal and caudal fins. The Flame form usually shows strong red to orange-red colouration, often combined with blue, turquoise or darker striping and contrasting fin markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales are usually more colourful and longer-finned than females, with more intense display colour and more territorial behaviour. Females are generally rounder-bodied and less dramatic in fin length. Adults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to planted temperate-style aquariums, cooler tropical displays and specialist labyrinth fish setups. It appreciates plants, floating cover, open surface access, gentle filtration and visual barriers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame Paradise Fish are hardy, but they are not always suitable for standard peaceful community aquariums. Adult males can be territorial, especially with other paradise fish, similar-looking gourami-type fish or slow long-finned tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–120 litres for a single adult or compatible pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are better for carefully planned community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales are best kept singly unless the aquarium is very spacious and heavily structured. A compatible pair may work in a larger aquarium, but the female must have plenty of cover and escape routes. Avoid keeping multiple males together in small or medium tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flame Paradise Fish are adaptable and can suit cooler tropical or temperate indoor aquariums. They should not be kept long term in overly warm tropical conditions. Provide calm to gentle flow, stable water quality and open access to the surface. Avoid cold draughts above the water, poor maintenance and cramped aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame Paradise Fish can be territorial and assertive, especially mature males. They may chase similar-shaped fish, nip fins or dominate smaller, slower tank mates. Their behaviour varies between individuals, so tank mate choice should be made carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tank mates may include robust peaceful barbs, danios, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, larger rasboras, weather-tolerant livebearers in suitable water and peaceful bottom-dwellers such as bristlenose catfish or larger cory-type catfish. Avoid tiny fish, slow long-finned fish, male bettas, delicate gouramis, fin-nippers and aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame Paradise Fish are omnivores with a strong appetite for small animal foods. Offer quality flakes, small pellets and floating granules as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and small insects. Vegetable and spirulina-based foods can also be included. A varied diet supports colour, fin condition and breeding condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a bold, intelligent fish that spends much of its time in the middle and upper areas of the aquarium. It will patrol the tank, investigate plants and décor, and regularly visit the surface to breathe air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales may display by spreading their fins, intensifying colour and defending a chosen area. Like many labyrinth fish, Paradise Fish are bubble-nest builders. During breeding, the male may become especially territorial and should be monitored closely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a secure lid, as Paradise Fish can jump. Surface access is essential, and the air above the water should not become cold compared with the aquarium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is hardy when kept correctly, but its temperament must be respected. Do not mix males in small tanks, and avoid delicate or long-finned tank mates. A planted aquarium with floating cover, broken sightlines and calm flow will help reduce stress and encourage natural behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional \/ Captive-bred ornamental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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