Kissing Gourami
The Kissing Gourami gets its name from the way it will "kiss" other gouramis and other fish in your tank. They are not kissing but they are in fact acting aggressive and having a showdown. When they do this, one is trying to establish dominance over the other.
They can get quite large, often 10 - 12 inches in length. We do not recommend them for the beginner because of their potential adult size and because they can become very territorial in a community tank. They will often chase your other fish around the tank, especially after food has entered the aquarium. This behavior can get very annoying. They are not picky eaters and will go after flakes, pellets, frozen, freeze dried and live foods.
- Scientific Name : Helostoma temmincki
- Common Names : Kissing Fish, Pink Kissing Gourami
- Care Level : Easy to Moderate
- Size : Up to 12 inches (30 cm)
- pH : 6 - 8
- Temperature : 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C)
- Water Hardness : 5° to 20° dH,
- Lifespan : 5 - 7 years
- Origin / Habitat : South East Asia
- Temperament / Behavior : They can be territorial at times and will fight with their mouths. We've found that it is good to get a pair so that when they are feeling aggressive they will chase each other around instead of the other tropical fish.
- Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Very difficult to breed because they require large tanks.
- Tank Size : 50 gallon or larger.
