CheckMyFishTankKissing Gourami care
Helostoma temminkii · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A large gourami known for its lip locking behavior, which is really a contest.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch of flakes plus fresh vegetables or an algae wafer left in for a few hours. Spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets, blanched greens.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Kissing Gourami in a 150 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Demasoni Cichlid: Demasoni Cichlid fight their own kind. Keep only one per tank.
- Clown Knifefish: Clown Knifefish grows big enough to eat Kissing Gourami.
- Silver Arowana: Silver Arowana grows big enough to eat Kissing Gourami.
Questions
What size tank does a Kissing Gourami need?
At least 75 gallons. Adults grow to about 10 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Kissing Gourami like?
72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6.5 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Kissing Gourami should I keep together?
Keep only one. Kissing Gourami fight their own kind.
What do Kissing Gourami eat?
Spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets, blanched greens. Feed twice a day: a small pinch of flakes plus fresh vegetables or an algae wafer left in for a few hours.
Sources
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