Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- BlackParadise Fish

Black Paradise Fish (Macropodus concolor)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 4 3/4 "(12 cm) Temp: 68-79 F(20-26 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Floating plants appreciated, access to the water surface.
Diet:	Small live, and prepared accepted.
Breeding:	Male: longer dorsal and anal fins. Bubblenest. Tank: still water.
Sociability:	Pairs, or 1 male to 2 females. Avoid keeping with other anabantoids, due to aggression.
Related Spec:	(Macropodus opercularis) Paradise Fish (Macropodus ocellatus) Chinese Paradise Fish
Special Info:	The female of this species can be very light.