Paradise fish are colorful labyrinth fishes. Though small, they can be aggressive and aren't recommended companions of other slow moving fish such as Angelfish. Body color is dark red, with several blue vertical bands running along the fish. The upper body and head are spotted in black. Young Paradise fish may be kept together, but like Bettas, males will fiercy fight to the death if kept together. A male may also mistake fish such as gouramis or Bettas as its own, and attack it viciously. The aquarium shou
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