Kissing Gourami Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Kissing Gourami in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for adults
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, robust, and semi-aggressive fish. Avoid very small or fin-nipping species. Best kept singly or in a large group to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming areas and some hiding spots among plants or decor. Good filtration is essential due to their size and waste production. They are known to graze on algae and soft-leaved plants.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-19 dGH

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