{"id":6377,"date":"2026-02-17T06:41:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/green-kissing-gourami-helostoma-temminckii-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:41:29","slug":"green-kissing-gourami-helostoma-temminckii-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=green-kissing-gourami-helostoma-temminckii-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Green Kissing Gourami Helostoma Temminckii &#8211; 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"623\"><strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"243\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"246\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"275\">Green Kissing Gourami<\/strong> is a hardy and long-lived freshwater fish named for its unique <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"361\">\u201ckissing\u201d behavior<\/strong>\u2014a display where two fish press their mouths together, which can be gentle interaction or mild territorial sparring. This variety has a <strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"526\">soft greenish-silver body<\/strong> and a peaceful yet active presence, making it a popular choice for larger community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"816\"><strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"636\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\" \/>Native to <strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"667\">Southeast Asia<\/strong>, particularly <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"719\">Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia<\/strong>, where it inhabits slow-moving rivers, floodplains, and swampy areas with abundant vegetation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1105\"><strong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"830\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\" \/>Omnivorous with a preference for plant matter. Will accept <strong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"929\">flakes, pellets, and algae wafers<\/strong>, as well as <strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"956\">vegetables<\/strong>such as blanched spinach, lettuce, and zucchini. Supplement with occasional <strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1057\">frozen or live foods<\/strong> like brine shrimp and bloodworms for variety.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1376\"><strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1122\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\" \/>Generally peaceful but can be mildly territorial with its own kind. Best kept with <strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1241\">medium to large peaceful fish<\/strong> such as silver dollars, barbs, rainbowfish, loaches, and other gouramis. Avoid small delicate fish that may be outcompeted for food.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1401\"><strong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1399\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1440\">\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1440\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1438\">72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1460\">\n<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1460\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1458\">6.5\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1494\">\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1494\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1543\">\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1543\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1530\">55 gallons<\/strong> for adults<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1597\">Provide <strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1595\">open swimming space and sturdy plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1628\"><strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1626\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1811\">\n<li data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1658\">\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1658\">Active mid-to-top dweller<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1733\">\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1733\">\u201cKissing\u201d can be part of social interaction or mild dominance behavior<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1811\">\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1811\">Can grow up to <strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1764\">12 inches<\/strong>, so requires a large, well-filtered aquarium<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1833\"><strong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1831\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<li data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1888\">\n<p data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1888\">Long-lived\u2014can live 10\u201315 years in good conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<p data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1975\">Eats algae and helps control plant overgrowth but may also nibble on softer plants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2066\">Best kept singly or in groups of 4+ to reduce territorial behavior between individuals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2279\">The <strong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2097\">Green Kissing Gourami<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2129\">robust, peaceful giant<\/strong> of the gourami family, perfect for aquarists looking for a hardy, interactive fish that adds personality and movement to a spacious community tank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Green Kissing Gourami is a hardy and long-lived freshwater fish named for its unique \u201ckissing\u201d behavior\u2014a display where two fish press their mouths together, which can be gentle interaction or mild territorial sparring. 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