Kissing Gourami
Semi-Aggressive Moderate

Kissing Gourami

Helostoma temminckii

Minimum Tank

75 Gallons

Adult Size

12 inches

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH Range

6.0-8.5

Lifespan

7 years

About Kissing Gourami

Famous for kissing behavior which is actually sparring. Gets large.

Care Requirements

Tank Setup

  • Minimum 75-gallon tank required
  • Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)
  • pH: 6.0 - 8.5
  • Category: Labyrinth

Diet & Feeding

  • Diet type: Omnivore
  • Feed 1-2 times daily
  • Varied diet recommended

Tank Mate Compatibility

Compatible With

🐟 Large Peaceful Fish
🐟 Large Plecos

Avoid Keeping With

⚠️
Small Fish Not compatible
⚠️
Aggressive Fish Not compatible

Care Tips

Expert Tips

Kissing is aggression not affection, gets big, needs space.

Quick Facts

284L

Min Tank (75gal)

30cm

Adult Size (12")

7yr

Lifespan

1+

Can Keep Solo

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