Free delivery in Belgium and reduced shipping costs of €2.99 to France on orders over €59!
Free delivery in Belgium and reduced shipping costs of €2.99 to France on orders over €59!
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Paradise fish - robust, colourful and easy to keep
Macropodus opercularis, or Paradise Fish, was one of the first tropical species introduced to the aquarium trade. Native to Asia, it is renowned for its magnificent blue and red reflections and its great resistance to temperature variations. It's an ideal fish for beginners looking for a colourful, lively aquarium.
Lively, curious and sometimes territorial, especially between adult males. It should be kept in an aquarium of at least 100 litres, with plenty of natural plants and hiding places. Prefers slow-moving water and calm areas at the surface for building its bubble nest.
Omnivorous to carnivorous: flakes, pellets, artemia, bloodworms, daphnia and aquatic insects. Find out more about our foods for tropical fish.
| Scientific name | Macropodus opercularis |
|---|---|
| Common name | Paradise fish |
| Adult size | 9-10 cm |
| Origin | China, Vietnam, Korea |
| Behaviour | Lively, territorial between males |
| Living zone | Environment / surface |
| Life expectancy | 5-8 years |
Easy: the male builds a nest of bubbles on the surface. After spawning, he protects the eggs and fry. Ideal temperature: 24-26°C. The young quickly accept artemia worms and nauplii.
Keep alone, in pairs or with calm, medium-sized fish (golden barbs, tanichthys, danios). Avoid long-finned fish or males of the same species in a small area.
The fish are shipped in professional isothermal packaging to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals during transport.
Specific References
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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