Kissing Gourami
Kissing Gourami is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 75 gallons (284 L), water at 72-82°F (22-28°C) and a pH of 6.8-8.5.
Also searched as: kissing gourami, helostoma temminckii
Quick facts
Kissing behavior is aggression. Grows large (12"). Algae grazer.
| Minimum tank | 75 gallons (284 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 6.8-8.5 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Molly Fishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 7-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Platymin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 7-8.2. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Red Rainbowfishmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 72-77°F, pH overlap 7-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Australian Rainbowfishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Rainbow Fishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Celebes Rainbowfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Betta Fish may not be compatible with Kissing Gourami.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galTropheusmin tank 75 galFlowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 galPiranhamin tank 100 gal
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