Paradise Fish & Channel Catfish
Macropodus opercularis · Ictalurus punctatus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChannel Catfish: 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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Macropodus opercularis · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Checker Barb
Macropodus opercularis · Oliotius oligolepis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Checkerboard Cichlid
Macropodus opercularis · Dicrossus filamentosus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Chequered Rainbowfish
Macropodus opercularis · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Cherry Barb
Macropodus opercularis · Puntius titteya
Paradise Fish: AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Cherry Shrimp
Macropodus opercularis · Neocaridina davidi
Paradise Fish: AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Macropodus opercularis · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Chili Rasbora
Macropodus opercularis · Boraras brigittae
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Macropodus opercularis · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Macropodus opercularis · Puntius semifasciolatus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Chipokae Mbuna
Macropodus opercularis · Melanochromis chipokae
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Macropodus opercularis · Labidochromis chisumulae
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Chocolate Cichlid
Macropodus opercularis · Hypselecara temporalis
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Chocolate Gourami
Macropodus opercularis · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Macropodus opercularis · Loricaria cataphracta
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Christmas Fulu
Macropodus opercularis · Xystichromis phytophagus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Chuco Cichlid
Macropodus opercularis · Chuco godmanni
Paradise Fish: AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Macropodus opercularis · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Paradise Fish: AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Clown Killifish
Macropodus opercularis · Epiplatys annulatus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Clown Knifefish
Macropodus opercularis · Chitala ornata
Paradise Fish: AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Paradise Fish & Clown Loach
Macropodus opercularis · Chromobotia macracanthus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Clown Pleco (L104)
Macropodus opercularis · Panaqolus maccus
Paradise Fish: AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Paradise Fish & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Macropodus opercularis · Metriaclima callainos
Paradise Fish: AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive