科: Osphronemidae
接吻鱼为斗鱼科鱼类，原生分布于东南亚。成体约 22.5–33 cm，适宜水温 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.
饲养难度：中等。Territorial; one male per tank。
建议水温 22–30 °C，22–30 °C curated husbandry range；Heater required; stable warmth。
成体约 22.5–33 cm，属Middle of the water column鱼类，建议至少 500 L 缸体。
Carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live。每天两小餐比一顿大餐更利于状态。
Territorial; one male per tank。推荐混养：Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。避免与Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates同缸。
分布于东南亚：Still waters, rice paddies and slow streams，Still to very gentle water。
该物种会跳缸——缸盖务必盖紧，换水时尤其注意。
人工环境下：Bubble-nest builder with paternal care。Males larger with longer fins。