? The kissing fish will eat other small fish. Because the kissing fish belongs to the omnivorous partial carnivorous fish, the disposition is ferocious, the appetite is big. They like to eat fresh baits, such as small fish and shrimps, water fleas, red nematodes and so on. Small fish in the fish tank are often eaten by kissing fish. They have a bad temper, and if they are mixed with other fish, they may compete with other ornamental fish for living space, and in the course of fighting, they may also eat fish smaller than them.
? Generally, kissing fish can not be polycultured. Because they are relatively irascible fish, they have a stronger sense of territory than other ornamental fish. If they are mixed with other fish, they are likely to fight with them for territory or food, which may cause bites on each other's skin surface. Broken skin is susceptible to bacterial infection, increasing their risk of disease. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to mix them with other fish.
However, if you want to polyculture, try to choose fish with similar habits and mild temperament. You can also put a proper amount of aquatic plants in the fish tank to provide them with a place to escape.