Licorice Gourami
Parosphromenus spp.
Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus spp.) — Advanced care, Semi-aggressive, under Gourami. Minimum tank in the app: 10.6 US gal min; aim for 75–82°F and pH 4–7. Details below match the app.
Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.
Natural distribution
Southeast Asia
- East & Southeast Asia
Regional colours match the stocking calculator’s origin map.
Licorice Gourami Tank Setup
Plan for at least 10.6 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 75–82°F and pH 4–7 without daily drama. These fish use the Mid zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.
What Do Licorice Gouramis Eat?
We record diet as Carnivore (micro/live foods). Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.
Licorice Gourami Tank Mates
Temperament in the data: Semi-aggressive. Highly sensitive to water quality; requires soft, acidic, tannin-rich water. Endangered in wild. Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.
Are Licorice Gouramis Good for Beginners?
Not where we would send a brand-new keeper. Get a few wins under your belt with hardier fish first.
Building a community? Run the full list through the stocking calculator before you add anything else.
Similar fish to consider
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