Spawnign Report: Macropodus opercularis (paradise fish)
Name: John Satterlee
Scientific Name of Fish* Macropodus opercularis
Hobby Name of Fish: Paradise fish
Method of Reproduction: Bubble nest breeder
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents : Mixed group of 6 adults
Origin of Parents: Tank raised from PVAS auction
Approximate number of eggs or fry*
Date of Hatch or Birth*
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched:
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days*
In July 2026, four fry survived to Oct
Around Sept 7, 2026 about a dozen fry survived to Oct 13 so far
Outdoor Tub conditions
pH 6.8
General Hardness: 100 ppm
Average Temperature (F) 50-100 depending on month and time of day
Salinity: None
Average Nitrate: less than 40 ppm.
Aquarium Size: around 40 gallon
Water Source: Rockville, followed by rain water
Water Changes: None
Filtration System: None
Additives: tablespoon of crushed coral
Décor:
Live Plants: water hyacinth, water lettuce
Hiding Places: a couple clay pots and lots of plants
Substrate: None
Lighting Type and Timing: provided by the sun
Food Fed to Parents and How Often* Aquarium coop magic floaty food every 1-2 days in addition to the live bugs and other critters that eventually populated the tub.
Breeding triggers: the great outdoors. Parents were put in tub in May 2026.
Hatching eggs and feeding and raising fry: I moved some plants to a similar tub and the first batch of fry hatch and 4 survived. The second batch of fry were with the parents.
