Species guide
How to catch Kissing gourami
Helostoma temminckii
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#0045FreshwaterGame FishFreshwaterSouth AmericaAsia
The kissing gourami is a freshwater fish known for its unique puckering mouth that looks like it's 'kissing.' It has a distinctive deep body shape and can grow up to 30 cm long. Popular in aquaculture and often found in rice field habitats.
Where they live
Found in freshwater environments, especially shallow waters like rice fields in Asia and South America. They prefer depths up to 2 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 30 cm
What they eat
- algae
- plant matter
- small invertebrates
Best baits
- vegetable matter
- algae-based baits
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- small jigs
How to fish for them
- float fishing
- light tackle spin fishing
- bottom fishing
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