Species profile
Licorice Gourami
Parosphromenus deissneriLicorice Gourami (Parosphromenus deissneri) is a community species for a cycled 10+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 1.6 inches as an adult, 75-82°F water, pH 4.5-6.8, and advanced care. Match tankmates by water range, adult size, activity level, and feeding needs.
Community leaningAdvanced care
10 galMinimum tank
1.6 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 4.5-6.8
- GH
- 1-8 dGH
- KH
- 1-5 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 1/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore/micro-predator
- Diet difficulty
- 3/5
- Care difficulty
- 5/5
Planning Notes
Specialist or less common aquarium species; verify adult size, water needs, and temperament before stocking.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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