Can flowerhorns live with paradise fish?
Verdict
No
No. Flowerhorns and paradise fish should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, paradise fish need 61–79°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, paradise fish need 61–79°F.
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3.5 inches paradise fish do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and much bigger than paradise fish.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: flowerhorns the mid, paradise fish the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Flowerhorn | Paradise fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 80–89 °F | 61–79 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Top |
| Group | One per tank | One per tank |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for paradise fish
Questions
Can flowerhorns live with paradise fish?
No. Flowerhorns and paradise fish should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, paradise fish need 61–79°F.
What temperature suits both flowerhorns and paradise fish?
None. Flowerhorns need 80–89 °F and paradise fish need 61–79 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do flowerhorns and paradise fish need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.