Licorice Gourami

Parosphromenus deissneri

Also known as: Liquorice Gourami, Deissner's Gourami

A tiny, secretive blackwater gourami with striking black and blue fin edging on displaying males.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

75–82°F

pH

4.5–6.5

Hardness

1–5 dGH

Max size

1.4 in

Min tank

10 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Pairs

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Advanced

Lifespan

3-5 years

Breeding

Cave spawner

Suitability

Advanced

Origin

Bangka Island, Indonesia (peat swamps)

Needs very soft, acidic blackwater with leaf litter, dim light and small caves. Best kept as a pair or small group in a species tank since it is shy and easily outcompeted. Feed small live and frozen foods; many refuse flakes.