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| Family: |
Helostomatidae |
| Species: |
Helostoma temmincki |
| Common Name: |
Kissing Gourami |
| Size: |
12 in (30 cm) |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a beginners aquarium fish,
young are always seen for sale and caution should taken before
purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal
living conditions. |
| Habitat: |
ASIA: Stream and rivers in Thailand; Borneo, Java
and Sumatra. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 55 gallons for young, much larger for mature
specimens. |
| Diet: |
Herbivorous, but will eat flake, frozen and some
live. Supplement with algae wafers or discs. |
| Behavior: |
Becomes aggressive with size. |
| Water: |
Temperature of 72°F to 82°F (22°-28° C) ,pH range:
6.0– 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. |
| Care: |
Easy. |
| Communities: |
Should be kept by themselves or very large cichlids
and catfish. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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