Family: Osphronemidae
Brown Spike-tailed Paradise Fish — a Osphronemidae freshwater fish. Reaches 5.6–8.2 cm; keep at 25–28 °C.
Pseudosphromenus dayi of the family Osphronemidae is an aquarium-kept Osphronemidae. Territorial; one male per tank and carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live, it grows to 5.6–8.2 cm and prefers 25–28 °C water. Other Pseudosphromenus species in our database include Pseudosphromenus cupanus.
A moderate-level species: territorial; one male per tank; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 25–28 °C and keep it stable — 25–28 °C recorded range. Heater required; stable warmth.
Expect 5.6–8.2 cm as an adult, living upper; surface-oriented. A 81 L tank or larger gives it room.
Carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Territorial; one male per tank — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is still waters, rice paddies and slow streams — still to very gentle water, tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather.
It can jump when startled — keep the tank tightly covered, especially at night and during maintenance.
Bubble-nest builder with paternal care. Males larger with longer fins.