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Kissing Gourami |
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Oval shaped when looked at from the side. From the front it appears very thin and compressed. The Kissing Gourami has a large, pink colored body, with almost colorless fins. Best known for the thick lips, these are protruded when the fish is grazing algae. This fish need large aquariums. |
Scientific Names:Helostoma temminckii. |
Family:Helostomatidae. |
Origin: Java, Thailand. |
Medium: Tropical. |
Diet:Omnivore, eats most foods. |
Life Span: 5 years. |
Opaline Gourami |
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Keep in a planted community aquarium with many plants including floating varieties. Provide hiding places for the female. |
Scientific Names:Trichogaster trichopterus. |
Family: Belontiidae. |
Origin:Malaysia, Thailand, Burma,Vietnam. |
Medium:Tropical. |
Diet:Omnivore, eats most foods. |
Life Span:4 years. |
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