Overview
Pink Kissing Gourami is a peaceful freshwater aquarium fish suited for community and planted aquariums. It does best in a stable, fully cycled tank with compatible tankmates, clean water, and a diet matched to the species.
Pink Kissing Gourami is a freshwater aquarium fish suited for a stable, fully cycled aquarium with compatible tankmates, clean water, and proper acclimation. Review exact species requirements carefully before ordering.
Common Name: Pink Kissing Gourami
Scientific Name: Helostoma temminckii
At a Glance
Type: Freshwater Fish
Scientific Name: Helostoma temminckii
Adult Size: Plan for adult size, not just size at purchase.
Minimum Tank: Match tank size to adult size, activity level, and temperament
Temperament: Verify temperament for the exact species
Care Level: Best in stable, cycled aquariums
Temperature: Keep temperature steady for the exact species
pH: Stable freshwater parameters matter more than constant correction
Diet: Use a varied diet appropriate for the species
Best Tankmates: Tankmates matched by size, temperament, and water needs
Avoid With: Predators, aggressive fish, fin nippers, and incompatible water requirements
Care Notes
Review species requirements carefully before ordering. Some specialty fish may need specific water conditions, tank maturity, flow, diet, or tankmate planning.
Shipping & Arrival
Most in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open the package promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.
Before You Buy
- Is the tank cycled and stable?
- Is the aquarium large enough for adult size or final placement?
- Are tankmates compatible?
- Do you have appropriate food, cover, or supplies ready?
- Can you receive and acclimate the order promptly?
- Type: Freshwater Fish
- Subtype: Gourami
- Adult size: Plan for the adult size, not just the size at purchase.
- Minimum tank: Base the final tank on adult size, swimming room, and temperament.
- Temperament: Peaceful community fish still need compatible tankmates and stable water quality.
- Care level: Stable, cycled aquariums with clean water always give community fish a better start.
- Temperature: Keep temperature steady and matched to the species.
- pH: Stable freshwater parameters matter more than constant correction.
- Diet: Use foods sized for the species and avoid overfeeding.
- Stocking notes: Match the species to adult size, temperament, and tank maturity before ordering.
- Best tankmates: Other peaceful community fish, Corydoras, live plants, and compatible tankmates of similar size.
- Avoid with: Aggressive cichlids, large predators, goldfish, or rough tankmates.
