Kissing Gourami
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Scientific Name |
Grows to: |
Temp Range |
Number to Buy |
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Helostoma temmincki |
9" |
76-84 |
2 or more |
A |
General: Keep them with fish of similar size. Buy them in groups, and be sure they are all the same size so that larger individuals will not harass smaller members. "Kissing" behavior is fun to watch- it is a way that they establish pecking orders. They need warmth.
Feeding: Standard foods such as flake food, brine shrimp, plankton, Tetra Color Bits. 2-3times a day. Kissing gouramis should have some greens in their diet. (spirulina flakes)
Compatibility: Fish that go well with kissing gouramis: Community #5, Community #6, Community #7
