As a suitable hardy fish for a beginner I think the paradise fish should get a caresheet. I would be very grateful.

While I disagree on this being a suitable beginners' fish, your wish is my command

http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/modules/ ... sheet.php?caresheetID=203

Oh really? I thought it was a simple species to keep on it's own? Instead of a goldfish like a subtropical betta.

Have a look at the caresheet for the reasons it's not considered a beginner's fish.....that doesn't mean that as a beginner you can't successfully keep them, just that they have to be understood, and fall outside the normal expectations for a first tank

The more usual starting point for beginners is a mixed community, for instance....definitely a no for these. Usually beginners have smaller tanks, so the limited number that can be kept makes them less suitable too.

Fair enough! I did read through the caresheet and I see why, thanks for making it.