Our Guide To Keeping Black Paradise Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Macropodus spechti
- Common name: Black Paradise Fish
- Family: Osphronemidae
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Adult length: 6 to 7 cm
- Lifespan: 4 to 6 years
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Tank Setup:
- Black Paradise Fish prefer a well-planted tank with hiding spots and floating vegetation.
- Provide a tank size of at least 40 litres for a single fish or a larger tank for a small group.
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Water Parameters:
- Maintain slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
- Keep the water temperature between 22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- A gentle water flow is suitable; use a filter with adjustable flow settings.
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Diet:
- Black Paradise Fish are omnivores; feed them a varied diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods.
- Include occasional treats like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia to enhance their diet.
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Tank mates:
- They can coexist with peaceful community fish, but avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.
- Compatible tank mates include tetras, rasboras, and other peaceful small to medium-sized fish.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Black Paradise Fish exhibit territorial behavior, especially during breeding. Provide hiding spots to reduce aggression.
- They are generally peaceful but may show aggression towards other male Black Paradise Fish.
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Black Paradise Fish (Macropodus spechti)
Livestock Shipping
There is no minimum order for delivery, but due to the costs of shipping any orders of livestock below £20 will have a £5 surcharge. Before placing an order with us, please remember to do your own research and make sure that the species you are ordering are all compatible together (if going into the same tank). We do not take any responsibility for fish being mix incorrectly. If you are still unsure after doing your own research then please get in touch with us and we can give you our own opinion.
Once an order is placed, we will be in touch with you as soon as possible to confirm a delivery date. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, once dispatched the order should be with you by 1pm the next day. A Saturday delivery can be done but there will be a surcharge, please get in touch with us if looking to arrange this. If on the rare occasion our courier does not deliver on time, please let us know and we will find out how soon you can expect the order to be received.
Our DOA policy
In the unfortunate event any fish are DOA (Dead On Arrival) we will need clear photographic evidence of the fish still sealed in the original bag within 30 minutes of delivery, the photos can be sent to our email address info@riverparkaquatics.co.uk or to our Facebook page.
As long as the evidence of DOA has been satisfactory, we will either offer you a refund or credit/replacements for your next order with us. No cost of the shipping or packaging will be refunded by us and are an expense of the buyer. A replacement can be sent out by itself but the buyer will have to cover the cost of shipping.
Health Concerns
If there are any concerns of the livestock arriving in ill health, we must be notified within 30 minutes of receiving the delivery, we do not take responsibility for any issues that appear after the fish have been acclimated to your tank.
Stock Variation
Many of our photos do not show the exact fish that we have in stock, as such colours and sizes may vary. Feel free to inquire regarding the stock that we have in currently.
