Searched these forums for Helostoma temminckii and the most recent post was a few years old. Surprising, since this is a "Monster Fish" site.
Also, where is the Anabantoid section? Snakeheads are Anabantoids, you guys that got 'em know this already because you see them regularly gulping air - only Anabantoids do that - they thrive best without aeration.
Well, came across one of the better articles on Helostoma temminckii
http://www.oscarfish.com/article-home/fish/166-kissing-gourami-helostoma-temminckii.html
Don't let the start of that URL mislead you. Oscars, even RedTail Catfish, can be harassed to death by H. temminckii
"These fish do not stay small. They actually become rather large, potentially aggressive fish. I’ve had very good luck keeping mine with smaller fish but when housed with fish larger than him, he tends to become demon possessed. This is where the nick name “Kung Fu Kisser” comes from. I’ve witnessed my Kissing Gourami “kissing” a full sized Oscar, pushing him from one side of the tank to another, pinning him into a corner, then doing the same to an 18” Red Tailed Catfish, flashing from one side of the tank to the other, keeping each opponent pinned in their prospective corners. I had to rescue the Oscar and Red-Tailed catfish, from a 9” Kissing Fish (with a tiny mouth). In addition, my Kissing Gourami killed his brother (or sister, can’t really tell the difference) by constant harassment."
Also, where is the Anabantoid section? Snakeheads are Anabantoids, you guys that got 'em know this already because you see them regularly gulping air - only Anabantoids do that - they thrive best without aeration.
Well, came across one of the better articles on Helostoma temminckii
http://www.oscarfish.com/article-home/fish/166-kissing-gourami-helostoma-temminckii.html
Don't let the start of that URL mislead you. Oscars, even RedTail Catfish, can be harassed to death by H. temminckii
"These fish do not stay small. They actually become rather large, potentially aggressive fish. I’ve had very good luck keeping mine with smaller fish but when housed with fish larger than him, he tends to become demon possessed. This is where the nick name “Kung Fu Kisser” comes from. I’ve witnessed my Kissing Gourami “kissing” a full sized Oscar, pushing him from one side of the tank to another, pinning him into a corner, then doing the same to an 18” Red Tailed Catfish, flashing from one side of the tank to the other, keeping each opponent pinned in their prospective corners. I had to rescue the Oscar and Red-Tailed catfish, from a 9” Kissing Fish (with a tiny mouth). In addition, my Kissing Gourami killed his brother (or sister, can’t really tell the difference) by constant harassment."
