Introduction

Kissing Gourami

Oval shaped when looked at from the side. From the front it appears very thin and compressed. The Kissing Gourami has a large, pink colored body, with almost colorless fins. Best known for the thick lips, these are protruded when the fish is grazing algae. This fish need  large aquariums.

Scientific Names

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Helostoma temminckii.

Family

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Helostomatidae. 

Origin

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Java, Thailand.

Medium

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Tropical.

Diet

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Omnivore, eats most foods.

Life Span

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5 years.

Opaline Gourami

Keep in a planted community aquarium with many plants including floating varieties. Provide hiding places for the female.

Scientific Names

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Trichogaster trichopterus.

Family

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Belontiidae. 

Origin

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Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam.

Medium

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Tropical.

Diet

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Omnivore, eats most foods.

Life Span

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4 years.