General Information:
The Kissing Gourami is peaceful, these fish lock mouths and look similar to what a kissing fish would look like. In reality, the males are locking jaws to prove domination and territoriality. These fish also use their lips to rasp algae from the surface of rocks or glass in the aquarium. This fish is eaten in its native lands. For instance, one is able to find the Kissing Gourami in local markets in Borneo. When food is scarce, these fish filter plankton through their gills for food.

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Compatibility:
Kissing Gouramis will do best in a group with at least four. The Kissing Gourami is a fine fish to be kept in a community tank with small to large companions. Kissing Gouramis are often seen in aquariums with bigger Tetras and Plecostomus. Good tank mates are all Barbs, larger Danios, Tetras, Corydoras, Botia, Livebearers, Angelfish, White Clouds, all Rainbows, a school of Clown Loaches, or a school of Bala Sharks. When they get older keep only with fish their own size.

Sexing:
Sexual Differences, There are no visible differences. The female is fatter during the spawning season.

Breeding/Spawning: This prolific species is difficult to breed. Higher end of the temperature range required for breeding. May build a bubblenest, there is no brood care. Eggs hatch in around 24 hours. Unlike most Gouramis, this fish doesn't build a bubble nest. Instead, the eggs just float on top of the water. Their eggs as well as the fry, are lighter than water and float to the top. Coloration: The Kissing Gouramis body colour is pink. The other is pinkish white with a whitish iridescence. Both color types have colorless fins, with only the rays retaining the body color. The rest of the eye is yellow. A few color variations exist (rare). Olive green with a greenish iridescence. There is also a wild-type brown form that is more rarely bred. Maintenance: A larger tank with robust plants and plenty of open swimming space. If hungry, the kissing gourami may suck at the scales of large, slow-moving fish.  Gouramis  Betta species  Paradise Fish The Essentials Related Web Links Photo Gallery of Anabantids Anabantids Forum Discussion External Web Resources   Anabantids @ Aquabid.com   Bettas @ Aquabid.com   Breeding Gourami   Iridovirus in Gourami   Betta Fish Vase Advise   Breeding Bettas

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