Kissing Gourami Care Guide
Helostoma temminckii
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Bioload Score
12000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 208L (55 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, vegetables, and occasional live/frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Large-sized peaceful community fish.
Gender Differences
Males have pointed dorsal and anal fins, while females have shorter, rounded fins. Males may also develop a more intense coloration during breeding.
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