How long do kissing gouramis live? A detailed explanation of how many years a kissing gourami can live

The kissing gourami is also known as the kissing fish, kiss fish, kissing mouth fish, fragrant kiss fish, kissing fighting fish, and so on. It likes to inhabit tropical rivers, and in its place of origin it is often used as a food fish. It is not strict about water quality, its gregarious nature is not very obvious, and it swims very slowly, appearing graceful and elegant. It has charming appeal and ornamental value. Now let us take a look together at how long a kissing gourami lives!

How long do kissing gouramis live?

The kissing gourami can live up to 6 to 7 years, usually reaching sexual maturity in about one year. It has a mild temperament and moves in groups across all water layers. It can be kept mixed with other fish. It is omnivorous and not at all picky, accepting breadworms, chopped earthworms, and artificial feed. It not only grows quickly in size but also has fairly good disease resistance, rarely getting sick, and it multiplies with many offspring. Under artificial rearing conditions it has no fixed breeding season, and breeding is relatively simple. It is best kept in pairs, and heavy feeding helps breeding.

How much do kissing gouramis cost?

The price of kissing gouramis is generally between 5 and 10 yuan. Whether they are sold singly or in pairs depends on the specific situation. Among kissing gouramis there is one type with a rather special body shape, similar to a peach shape or heart shape. This kind of kissing gourami is a bit more expensive than ordinary ones, possibly around a dozen yuan or so. If purchased online, the price will be relatively cheaper, generally around 2 to 3 yuan. The price of kissing gouramis varies depending on regional differences, so do not generalise.

How do you tell male and female kissing gouramis apart?

Male and female kissing gouramis are not easy to distinguish. Juveniles are almost impossible to identify as male or female. In adults, the male's anal fin is generally broad and long, and the body appears somewhat slender, while the female's anal fin is narrow, the body is broad and thick, and the abdomen is slightly bulging. When the female reaches sexual maturity, her abdomen swells because it is full of eggs, which is very obvious when viewed from the top of the fish tank down.

What food do kissing gouramis eat?

The kissing gourami has fairly omnivorous feeding habits. Although it is a large species, it is generally not interested in large water fleas, and often it must open its big mouth wide for a long time to “drink” small water fleas in order to eat its fill. This is also a special feeding method of tropical fish. When being kept, it also likes to use its thick lips to suck on the moss on the walls of the tank and on aquatic plants, so when keeping fish people often put one kissing gourami in each tank as a “cleaner”.