Pink Kissing Gourami

🔥 Pink Kissing Gourami (Helostoma temminckii)
Add unique behaviour and striking colour to your aquarium with the fascinating Pink Kissing Gourami. Helostoma temminckii Famous for their distinctive “kissing” behaviour and pale pink coloration, these larger gouramis are both entertaining and eye-catching. Their unusual lip-locking interactions are actually part of social and territorial behaviour, making them one of the most interesting fish to observe in a large aquarium.

Active, hardy, and full of personality, Pink Kissing Gouramis make excellent showcase fish for spacious tropical setups.

🌿 Why Choose Pink Kissing Gourami?
🎨 Soft pink coloration with unique body shape
💋 Famous “kissing” social behaviour
🐠 Active and highly interactive aquarium fish
🌿 Excellent feature fish for larger aquariums
⭐ Hardy species with lots of personality

In a spacious aquarium, Pink Kissing Gouramis actively explore their surroundings and frequently interact with both tank mates and owners.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Helostoma temminckii
📛 Common Name: Pink Kissing Gourami
🏠 Tank Size: 200L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~20–30 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Semi-peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, pellets, algae-based foods, vegetables, frozen foods
👥 Group Size: Single, pair, or carefully managed groups

Pink Kissing Gouramis thrive in spacious aquariums with strong filtration, open swimming space, and sturdy décor.

🐠 Compatibility
Suitable for larger peaceful to semi-aggressive community aquariums with severums, larger rainbowfish, silver dollars, and similarly sized species. Avoid very small or delicate tank mates.

⚠️ Important Notes
Despite their peaceful appearance, larger individuals can become territorial with age. Their “kissing” behaviour is normal and usually related to establishing dominance rather than affection.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a unique, interactive gourami with unusual behaviour and impressive adult size.