Familia: Osphronemidae
Helostoma temminckii es un gurami de agua dulce originario de Sudeste de Asia. Alcanza 22.5–33 cm; temperatura 22–30 °C.
Helostoma temminckii, a member of the family Osphronemidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits still waters, rice paddies and slow streams. Territorial; one male per tank and carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live, it grows to 22.5–33 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–30 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Dificultad: moderada. Territorial; one male per tank.
Mantén el agua a 22–30 °C. 22–30 °C curated husbandry range. Heater required; stable warmth.
Alcanza 22.5–33 cm; es middle of the water column. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Territorial; one male per tank. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
De Sudeste de Asia: still waters, rice paddies and slow streams, con still to very gentle water.
Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.
En acuario: bubble-nest builder with paternal care. Males larger with longer fins.