Green Kissing Gourami Fish

Green Kissing Gourami

Helostoma temmincki

aka: Kisser Fish

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Native To: South East Asia
Diet: Omnivore
Adult Size: Up to 8"
Temp: 72° - 82°F
Care Level: Moderate

 
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The Green Kissing Gourami is silvery-green in color and has thick lips that can be extended or pursed (as in kissing).  They are generally a tolerant species, but males may occasionally fight by pressing their lips together.  The weaker of the two will normally back down.  They are surface breathers and must have access to the surface of the aquarium.

The Green Kissing Gourami requires a 30-gallon or larger tank, with stones and plants.  Plastic plants are best because they will eat most all vegetation in the aquarium, although Java Fern and possibly Java Moss may also be used.  There is no need to clean the back of the aquarium because the Kissing Gourami will browse on the algae that is growing there.  The Green Kissing Gourami is peaceful with other fish of similar size and will tolerate others of the same species.  There are no distinguishing characteristics between the male and female, although the female is usually heavier than the male.

The Green Kissing Gourami is an omnivore and requires both algae-based foods as well as meaty foods.  An algae-based flake food, along with freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex and brine shrimp will provide these fish with the proper nutrition.

The minimum purchase of these fish is 2.  We are not selling pairs or sexed fish.  2 is just a minimum purchase amount.  If you only purchase 2 fish, you could a pair, you could also get 2 females, or 2 males.  Please keep in mind that you may have losses due to transit or even during acclimation, so keep this in mind when ordering small quantities.

Size: about 2" +