Freshwater Fish
Kissing Gourami.
The Kissing Gourami is a hardy, peaceful labyrinth fish known for the puckered, protrusible lips it uses to graze surfaces and occasionally 'kiss' tankmates. This pink/flesh-colored variety is the most common form in the hobby. A large, long-lived species that appreciates a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming room.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Live animals are sold in store only — we do not ship fish, coral, or invertebrates. Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Semi aggressive
- Community
- Semi community
- Adult size
- 10"
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Scientific name
- Helostoma temminckii
Good tank mates
Best kept with similarly sized, robust community fish that can hold their own, as larger individuals can be territorial.
Good to know
The famous 'kissing' behavior is actually a display of dominance between two fish rather than affection.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.