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Red Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis red)
16–26°C · pH 6–8 · 80L
£6.08£6.99
Fire ice strain of the Paradise Fish — an exceptionally hardy labyrinth fish for 16–26 °C, around 10 cm. Keep one male per tank.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Macropodus opercularis fire ice
Macropodus opercularis fire ice bond and breed in male/female pairs. Buying a pair gives them the social structure they need — and you get a better price per fish.
Fire ice strain of the Paradise Fish — an exceptionally hardy labyrinth fish for 16–26 °C, around 10 cm. Keep one male per tank.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Fire and ice in a single fish: this strain of Macropodus opercularis takes its trade name from the contrast of warm and cool colour it wears, and it backs up the looks with one of the toughest constitutions in fishkeeping. Paradise fish were among the first tropical species ever kept in aquaria, and the fire ice strain inherits every bit of that near-indestructible heritage.
Hardiness here means real flexibility. A temperature range of 16–26 °C gives the fire ice paradise fish far more latitude than typical tropicals, while pH 6.0–8.0 and hardness of 5–20 dGH cover most UK tap water without adjustment. An 80-litre aquarium suits this 10 cm labyrinth fish well. It spends much of its time near the surface — and it is an accomplished jumper, so a tight-fitting lid is non-negotiable from the first day.
Temperament needs managing rather than fearing. Males are aggressive towards one another, so the rule is simple: one male, kept alone or with several females. Robust companions such as medium-sized barbs, large tetras and loaches work well; slow long-finned fish and small species are poor choices. Mealtimes are effortless for an omnivore — flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp and live foods are all taken eagerly — and with easy-rated care this fish can be an eight-year companion. Breeding, too, is rated easy.
If your setup runs cooler than a standard tropical tank, or you simply want a hardy showpiece that does not need pampering, the fire ice strain is an outstanding pick. At up to eight years it is also a longer commitment than many community fish of similar size — worth factoring in before you order. Stock one male per aquarium, double-check that lid, and buy with the reassurance of a live arrival guarantee and licensed live-animal courier transport.
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