Kissing gourami

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anabantidae
gptkbp:average_temperature 24 to 28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior peaceful
often seen 'kissing' each other
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season males display to attract females
year-round in optimal conditions
requires calm water
egg-layers
gptkbp:character_traits curious and interactive
gptkbp:color can vary based on environment
iridescent sheen
can change color based on mood
greenish or grayish with pinkish hues
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Kissing_gourami
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:egg_color males guard the eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Osphronemidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
rounded and long
gptkbp:fishing_regulations popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity requires regular water changes
minimum 30 gallons recommended
should be separate from main tank
requires plants and hiding spots
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kissing gourami
gptkbp:interacts_with can be hand-fed
can show affection to tank mates
gptkbp:introduced various countries for aquaculture
gptkbp:level 6.5 to 7.5
gptkbp:lifespan up to 7 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting prefer dim lighting
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anabantiformes
gptkbp:origin Thailand and surrounding regions
gptkbp:related_species other gouramis
gptkbp:reproduction bubbles nest builders
gptkbp:research often seen swimming near the surface.
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Helostoma_temminckii
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
gptkbp:social_responsibility ich and fin rot
gptkbp:social_structure can form small groups
gptkbp:symptoms fading color and hiding
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:traded_on requires a spacious tank
community tank fish
beneficial for hiding and breeding
gptkbp:water_quality important for health