Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Licorice Gourami. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
22° - 26 °C
Max size
3.5 cm
Min tank
30 L
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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.
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Everything you need to keep Licorice Gourami healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Licorice Gourami. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 4–6 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Licorice Gourami is micropredator — live foods strongly preferred. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Licorice Gourami is generally shy, pair-forming. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized shy, pair-forming tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Licorice Gourami vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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