Kissing gourami
Helostoma temminckii
Neptune’s rating:
63- Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length10.0 - 20.0 cm
- Liters per Fish30 L
- Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 8.0
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature25.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Kissing gourami
The Kissing gourami, known for its distinctive mouth movements resembling a "kiss," is a unique freshwater fish originating from Southeast Asia. Typically, it exhibits a pale pink to silver coloration, with a sizable, laterally compressed body that can grow up to 12 inches in length in captivity. This species is recognizable by its extendable lips and long, slender shape. Popular among aquarium enthusiasts, the Kissing gourami is well-regarded in the hobby for its interesting behavior and appearance, though its size and social needs require a spacious and well-managed aquarium setup.