Species · Helostoma temminckii

Kissing gourami: tank size, water and tank mates

Grows very large; not a small-tank fish despite being sold small.

Adult size30 cm (11.8 in)
Minimum tank125 US gal
Temperature23–27 °C (73–81 °F)
pH6–8
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Keep in groups ofAlone or pairs
Swimsall
Shrimp & snailsCaution

Check a tank with Kissing gourami

Good tank mates for Kissing gourami

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African butterflyfish · Agassiz's dwarf cichlid · Angelfish · Banded archerfish · Betta (male) · Black skirt tetra · Blue acara · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Chinese algae eater · Cockatoo dwarf cichlid · Convict cichlid · Demasoni cichlid · Dwarf gourami · Electric yellow lab · Firemouth cichlid · Flying fox · Gardneri killifish · Giant danio · Jack Dempsey · Jewel cichlid · Kribensis · Multies (shell dweller) · Pea puffer

Avoid with Kissing gourami

Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Discus (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Medaka (temperature) · Paradise fish (temperature) · Rosy barb (temperature) · White cloud mountain minnow (temperature)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.