Pink Kissing Gourami (Cuvier, 1829)

 Scientific Name  Helostoma temmincki
 Diet  Omnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets. Some vegetable matter should be offered.
 Alt Common Name  Kissing Gourami
 Family  Helostomatidae
 Origin  Asia: Indonesia, Thailand
 Aquarist Level  Beginner/Intermediate
 Community Aquarium Safe  Yes
 Coloration  Pink
 Disposition  Peaceful. Some mature males may become bullies to others of the same genus.
 Hardiness  Moderate
 Compatibility  Compatible with  Barbs, Catfish,  Danios, Gouramis, Larger-sized Livebearers, Loaches, Minnows, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Tetras.
 Mature Size  Typically 7 inches in the aquarium, to 12 inches in the Wild.
 Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size  50 gallons
 Sexual Dimorphism  None visible.