Licorice Gourami
Licorice Gourami is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 72-79°F (22-26°C) and a pH of 4-6.5.
Also searched as: licorice gourami, parosphromenus
Quick facts
Tiny blackwater specialist. Needs acidic water. Delicate. Expert only.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-79°F (22-26°C) |
| pH | 4-6.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Chili Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 4-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Clown Killifishmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 4-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Exclamation Point Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 4-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Phoenix Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 4-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Ruby Barbmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Strawberry Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 4-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Cardinal Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-79°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Betta Fish may not be compatible with Licorice Gourami.
- Pea Puffermin tank 5 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (4-6.5 vs 7-8).
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 79°F is too narrow.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (4-6.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (72-79°F vs 80-86°F); no pH overlap (4-6.5 vs 7-8).
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