Pink Kissing Gourami
Helostoma temminkii
Also known as: Pink Kissing Gourami, Kissing Gourami
Origin: Southeast Asia
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 30 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 5-7
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive via lip-sparring; peaceful with other species
About
The Pink Kissing Gourami is the most widely kept form of Helostoma temminkii, an osphronemid native to Java and Thailand with a uniquely adapted rasping mouth used to feed on algae. The kissing behaviour observed between individuals is believed to be a form of dominance sparring rather than courtship. It grows large and requires a spacious aquarium.
Care Guide
Water: temp 22–28°C, pH 6.0–8.0, adaptable to a wide hardness range. Tank: minimum 200L; provide robust plants as it will graze on soft vegetation. Feeding: omnivore — algae wafers, spirulina flakes, pellets, live and frozen invertebrates. Behaviour: semi-aggressive; will spar via lip-pressing; generally peaceful with dissimilar species. Compatibility: suitable for large community tanks with robust similarly sized fish.
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