Licorice Gourami
Parosphromenus deissneri
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pH
4–6
Temperature
22–26 °C
Max size
3.5 cm
Min tank
30 L
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A specialist blackwater anabantoid needing very soft, acidic, tannin-rich water and near-total quiet. Rewarding for experienced keepers; it will not thrive in a general community tank.
Care guide
Keeping Licorice Gourami healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Licorice Gourami. Match décor to its natural habitat: planting, rockwork or open swimming room as needed.
Water parameters
Keep pH 4–6 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Micropredator — live foods strongly preferred. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Shy, pair-forming. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Licorice Gourami depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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