Kissing gouramis (details) are a type of fish that are very easy to kill, mainly because they are difficult to feed. Kissing gouramis prefer to eat algae in the aquarium and cannot eat fish food. Therefore, training them to eat fish food is a very important step in the early stages. If the seller has already trained the kissing gouramis to a near-complete state, there shouldn't be any major problems.
How to raise kissing gouramis: For the first 2-3 days after they are introduced to the tank, you can choose not to feed them. Kissing gouramis always need a quiet environment when they are first introduced to the tank. You can place some hiding places or aquatic plants in the tank to give them a sense of security. After 2-3 days, you can feed them some live food that is easy for them to eat. Bloodworms are a good starter food, but feed them a small amount at first. Bloodworms must be cleaned up thoroughly, and the tank should be cleaned several times before each feeding.During the subsequent rearing process, you can gradually feed them some small-particle artificial food, preferably plant-based food. What kissing gouramis eat is also a point of concern for many people. Kissing gouramis are omnivorous and can also be fed things like water fleas and planaria.
The environment is also very important when keeping kissing gouramis. Kissing gouramis can be quite large, generally growing up to 20 cm. If you plan to keep them long-term, it's best to have a larger tank. The water must be well-conditioned, and the temperature should be maintained at around 25-27℃. Change the water 1-2 times a week and clean up any fish waste. It's also advisable to have a small filter to help condition the water. If the temperature is too low, it's best to buy a small heater.
Kissing gouramis are also known as kissing fish because occasionally two fish will kiss mouth to mouth, just like lovers kissing for a long time. So young people have a special fondness for kissing gouramis.
