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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAMILIES OF FISH
Kissing Gourami (Helostomatidae)
Due to the different characteristics of these fish, they were combined into a special family consisting of one kind and one kind of: Helostoma temminckii, widely known among aquarists as "kissing gourami".
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| Helostoma temminckii |
And where did this curious name ( "Kissing Gourami")? This fish, which can be called beautiful, but it is small. Plucking algae or playing, she pulls her lips, as if ready to kiss. Living in South-East Asia; even in the aquarium can grow up to 30 cm. The aquarium should be densely planted with plants and driftwood divided. These fish are very undemanding and satisfied almost any water. They are not as heat-loving as mentioned above types, and can live in the tank at 24 ° C. Most of these gourami painted in grayish-white color, but cast a reddish glow. There are two forms: reddish and green.
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