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KISSING GOURAMI (Helostoma temminkii)
KISSING GOURAMI (Helostoma temminkii)
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The name kissing gourami (or kisser fish) is derived from what appears to be kissing between fish; however, scientists still are not sure of the true purpose of the behavior. It is believed to be a harmless territory-challenging behavior that generally occurs between two males. This conjecture is supported by the fact that aging seems to diminish the need to challenge one another. Also with age, the desire for mating territories diminishes.
Characteristics
| Family | Helostomatidae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Cambodia, Malay Peninsula, and possibly in eastern Myanmar |
| Social | Moderately Aggressive |
| Tank Level | Top to mid-dweller |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 gallon |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Egg scatterer |
| Care | Easy to intermediate |
| pH | 6 to 8 |
| Hardness | 5 to 20 dGH |
| Temperature | 72 to 82 F (22 to 27 C) |
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