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<b>Common Names:</b> Kissing Gourami, Kisser Fish, Pink Kisser
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Helostoma temmincki</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Helostomatidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.8-8.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 5-20 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 4 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 8 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> The Kissing Gourami prefers soft water for breeding and does not build a nest. Lettuce leaves should be laid on the surface for use as spawning material. The eggs will float to the lettuce where the fry will get nourishment from the bacteria and infusoria that is on the lettuce.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Angelfish, Barbs, Cory Cats, Danios / Minnows, Guppies, Hatchets, Killifish, Loaches, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, and Swordtails.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> 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.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Florida
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