Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, pellets, vegetable matter, algae, frozen foods
Aquarium species profile
Kissing Gourami
Helostoma temminckii · Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size12"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range6.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Larger peaceful community fish, Silver Dollars, larger Plecos
Tank mates to avoid
Very small fish, delicate plants (will eat), fin-nippers
Care notes
Famous 'kissing' behavior is actually a dominance display between males. Grows much larger than commonly assumed. Labyrinth fish.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.