Description
Super Red Paradise Fish – A Fiery, Majestic Display of Color
(Macropodus opercularis)
The Super Red Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis) is a breathtakingly bold and brilliantly colored variation of the classic paradise fish. With intense crimson hues and elegant, flowing fins, this labyrinth fish is a striking addition to any freshwater aquarium. Known for its hardiness, intelligence, and vibrant personality, the Super Red Paradise Fish is a captivating choice for aquarists looking to add both color and character to their setup.
Key Features:
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Intense Red Coloration: This variant features rich, fiery red tones across its body and fins, making it a stunning visual focal point in any tank.
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Labyrinth Fish: Like bettas and gouramis, this species can breathe atmospheric air thanks to its labyrinth organ, allowing it to thrive in lower-oxygen environments.
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Personality-Driven: Paradise fish are curious, interactive, and full of personality. They often recognize their owners and display intelligent, territorial behavior.
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Hardy & Adaptable: A resilient species that can handle a wide range of conditions, making it great for intermediate aquarists looking for a vibrant, low-maintenance centerpiece.
Tank Compatibility:
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Best kept solo or with carefully selected tankmates due to semi-aggressive behavior
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Compatible with larger, fast-swimming, non-aggressive fish
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Not recommended with other labyrinth fish or long-finned species like fancy guppies
Care Requirements:
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Temperature: 72°F–82°F
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pH: 6.0–8.0
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Moderate to hard water
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Provide plenty of space, plants, caves, and visual barriers to reduce territorial behavior and stress
Feeding Tips:
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Omnivorous and eager eaters—accepts flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and insect-based foods
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A varied diet enhances coloration and overall health
Why Choose the Super Red Paradise Fish?
With its dazzling red coloration and regal demeanor, the Super Red Paradise Fish is more than just a pretty face—it’s a hardy, intelligent, and charismatic fish that commands attention. Perfect as a solo showpiece or in a species tank, this fish will quickly become a favorite for anyone who loves bold color and dynamic behavior in their aquarium.
Click & Collect
FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR STORE
Place your order online and select Click & Collect at checkout.
Livestock will normally be bagged when you arrive, helping to minimise the amount of time animals spend packaged. If you’d prefer your livestock to be ready beforehand, simply contact us in advance.
Local Delivery
DELIVERED BY TROPICAL SUPPLIES • WITHIN 25 MILES
Order from our in-store range and have it delivered directly to you using our own local delivery service.
Minimum order: £50
Local Delivery Charges:
Up to 5 miles — FREE
5–10 miles — £10
10–15 miles — £15
15–20 miles — £20
20–25 miles — £25
Distances are measured “as the crow flies” rather than by road.
Once your order has been placed, we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date and time. We often combine nearby orders into efficient delivery runs, so local delivery may take a little longer during busy periods.
Ordering a large aquarium?
Please make sure someone is available to help unload the aquarium from our van when we arrive.
Dry Goods Delivery
FREE UK Delivery Over £75
Spend £75 or more on eligible dry goods and receive FREE UK delivery on orders weighing up to 20kg.
A great opportunity to stock up on food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other aquarium or reptile essentials while saving on delivery.
Free delivery applies to eligible orders up to 20kg and excludes livestock, aquariums, terrariums and other oversized items.
Qualifying orders will automatically show the FREE UK Delivery option at checkout — no discount code required.
Standard Parcel Delivery
Our standard parcel delivery charges are calculated according to the weight of your order and the available delivery service.
Orders placed before 12 noon may be dispatched the same day on our current dispatch days.
Express Pallet
75–500kg • Usually 1–3 working days
Designed for large and heavy orders that cannot be sent using our standard parcel service.
Please note: We currently dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Adding Something to an Existing Order?
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Available to Order
See something you want that we don’t currently have on the shelf? Many of our products can be quickly sourced from our suppliers.
Products marked Available to Order are not currently held in stock at our store but are available for us to order on your behalf.
Most items arrive with us within a few days and usually no longer than a week, depending on supplier availability.
Once your item arrives with us, we’ll either dispatch your order or let you know it’s ready for collection, depending on the delivery option you selected.
After receiving your order, we’ll check availability with our supplier. If there are any issues or expected delays, we’ll contact you to let you know.
Nationwide Livestock Delivery
Have your new livestock delivered safely to your door using our specialist livestock delivery service.
Minimum livestock order: £50
Thursday Delivery — £24
Order by: Wednesday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Wednesday afternoon
Delivered: Thursday before 1pm
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Order by: Thursday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Thursday afternoon
Delivered: Friday before 1pm
Saturday Delivery — £29
Order by: Friday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Friday afternoon
Delivered: Saturday before 1pm
Add Dry Goods to Your Livestock Order
You can include suitable dry goods with your livestock delivery, making it easy to add food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other supplies at the same time.
Please note: Livestock deliveries cannot include frozen food or heavy items such as gravel, sand or other unsuitable bulky goods. These items must be ordered separately using an appropriate delivery method.
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