freshwaterFINS

The kissing habit of this gourami is not a sign of affection between male and female, but a trial strength between two males, and forms part of courtship ritual as they try to impress a suitable female. These gouramis are very useful in the aquarium because they will pick away at algae, taking it off plant leaves without damaging them. There are two colour form of this species, the green is considered the wild form and pink, the aquarium form.