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Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Great-kiss-quest/2005/02/15/1108229983211.html are these kissing gourmaies?(is the spelling right)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Great-kiss-quest/2005/02/15/1108229983211.html for the lazy folks... They sure look to be Kissing Gourami to me...another link: Profile Last edited by iltat at 15-Feb-2005 00:39 PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
RAST Big Fish Posts: 437 Kudos: 162 Votes: 236 Registered: 07-Feb-2002	Yes these are Kissing Gouramis. I have heard that they kiss like this to be teritorial. Like getting the pecking order and whatever else. I have also heard that it is only the males that do this as well. But as they can't be sexed easily it is hard to determine if this is correct. They will grow pretty quick and to at least 6 in. Usually more depending on the size of the tank. They are pretty cool fish tho.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	thanx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	My Uncle has a breeding pair of Kissers, they also engage in Lip Action, he said it usually happens just before the male starts courting the female. Usually the female is "allowed to win" my Uncle says He has had this particular pair for 23 years, purchased together when they were less than 2 inches in length. They are now about 14-15 inches each and very lovely and dignified in their old age. He keeps his in a 108g tank. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Oh and to the comment that Kissers get 6 inches, actually most Kissers reach in Excess of 10 inches and are quite the quick growers as well. A tank 85g or larger is really needed to house this large territorial fish. They also can live well over 30 years if given enough room to grow to full size. As I said, my Uncles pair are 14-15 inches and 23 years old. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	They are, but they look alot smaller than the famous kissing gouramis. Maybe they're a dwarf breed? I also say little kissing gouramis that had bloated stomachs. They called them baloon kissing gouramis. I wonder if they are any smaller than the regulars...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Georgia Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 108 Votes: 3 Registered: 18-Feb-2005	I also think they are the "balloon" Kissing Gouramis. They look a little too round.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	thanx mabey there just babies
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	they are kissing gouramies, but i think they are bollon versions or maybe just young.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48


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