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🐡 Licorice Gourami Parosphromenus deissneri

Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus deissneri) — male
Male
Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus deissneri) — female
Female

The Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus deissneri) is a advanced-care, peaceful species from Sumatra peat swamps. Adults reach roughly 1.4", so plan on a minimum tank of 10 gallons. Keep the water between 75–82°F with a pH of 4–6. It does not school and can be kept singly or in species-appropriate numbers. As a micropredator, it does best on a varied diet appropriate to its feeding style.

At a glance

Adult size1.4"
Minimum tank10 gallons
Temperature75–82°F
pH4–6
TemperamentPeaceful
SchoolingNo
DietMicropredator
Care levelAdvanced
OriginSumatra peat swamps
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Good tankmates for Licorice Gourami

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Avoid these tankmates

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