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Pink Kissing Gourami

Helostoma temminckii

Pink Kissing Gourami (Helostoma temminckii) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 12 inch adult size, 72-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

Community leaningModerate care
Pink Kissing Gourami aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
12 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
72-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.8-8.5
GH
5-20 dGH
KH
3-12 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Moderate
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
2/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/aufwuchs
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodbiofilm grazermature tank requiredlarge adult sizehigh bioload
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