Paradise Fish & Iridescent Shark
Macropodus opercularis · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful
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Paradise Fish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Paradise Fish
Macropodus opercularis
TemperamentAggressive (8/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature16–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSolo only
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Paradise Fish & Jack Dempsey
Macropodus opercularis · Rocio octofasciata
Paradise Fish: AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Jaguar Cichlid
Macropodus opercularis · Parachromis managuensis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)
Macropodus opercularis · Oryzias latipes
Paradise Fish: AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Japen Rainbowfish
Macropodus opercularis · Melanotaenia japenensis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)
Macropodus opercularis · Corydoras trilineatus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Jurupari Eartheater
Macropodus opercularis · Satanoperca jurupari
Paradise Fish: AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Kamaka Rainbowfish
Macropodus opercularis · Melanotaenia kamaka
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Kenyi Cichlid
Macropodus opercularis · Maylandia lombardoi
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Keyhole Cichlid
Macropodus opercularis · Cleithracara maronii
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Kissing Gourami
Macropodus opercularis · Helostoma temminckii
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Kiunga Blue Eye
Macropodus opercularis · Kiunga ballochi
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Knight Goby
Macropodus opercularis · Stigmatogobius sadanundio
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Koi
Macropodus opercularis · Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKoi: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Kribensis
Macropodus opercularis · Pelvicachromis pulcher
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Kuhli Loach
Macropodus opercularis · Pangio kuhlii
Paradise Fish: AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Lacerda Cory C015
Macropodus opercularis · Scleromystax lacerdai
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish
Macropodus opercularis · Melanotaenia eachamensis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish
Macropodus opercularis · Pelangia mbutaensis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish
Macropodus opercularis · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish
Macropodus opercularis · Glossolepis wanamensis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Largemouth Bass
Macropodus opercularis · Micropterus salmoides
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Largereye Lampeye Killifish
Macropodus opercularis · Micropanchax macrophthalmus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Least Killifish (Heterandria)
Macropodus opercularis · Heterandria formosa
Paradise Fish: AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful