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Kissing Gourami Helostoma temminkii

Water: Freshwater

Kissing Gourami photo
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Kissing Gourami photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Helostoma temminkii
Origin region
SE Asia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore (algae)

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–30.0
pH
6.50–8.00
GH (dGH)
4.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

SE Asia

Feeding

Omnivore (algae)

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer; open water.

Notes

Lip-locking displays; can grow large.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
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