February is that time of month when we cut out red paper hearts, buy lots of flowers, eat tons of chocolate, and of course suck face. But we're not the only inhabitants of the animal kingdom that observes such a romantic holiday. In fact, gouramis do it more and often better.
Commonly known as the "kissing fish", gouramis are tropical freshwater fish. The male fish know how to treat a lady to a good meal, they not only eat vegetation but they dine on insects as well making them omnivores. These fish are not typically pink, rather they are usually green. Pink makes them look more lovable, especially given the "puckering" look of their mouths. But don't be fooled - gouramis are not necessarily all lover and no fighter. The development of the protruding beak related to how gouramis meet, fight, and eat.
And in keeping with the kissy-kissy mentality, should you decide to adopt a gourami pair be prepared for rapid reproduction and growth. These fish don't mess around, they like to round the bases immediately, appropriately so for this month of love. Show the gouramis your love by not eating them, or their cousins, this Valentine's Day.
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