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Paradisefish
Paradisefish Stats
Scientific Name: Macropodus opercularis
Family: Belontiidae
Size: 4 inches
Temperature: 60 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit
pH: 6.0 to 8.0
Origin: Asia ...

 


Paradisefish
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This easy to read book covers all species of Bettas, Gouramis and Paradisefish. It includes care, feeding, breeding, and health information, as well as many color photos. Out of print, but used copies are readily available, and are worth looking for.

Some species such as the three-spot gourami, and the paradisefish will consume large numbers of Hydra. Raising the temperature to 40 degrees C (after removing all the fish) is quite effective. Hydra is also sensitive to salt. A salt percentage of 0.

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