OsphronemidaeFreshwater Fishexpert
Parosphromenus deissneri Liquorice Gourami
Parosphromenus deissneri
Origin: Borneo
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–25 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH3.5–5.5
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GH (Hardness)0–2 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–1 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 4 cm
- Min Tank
- 30 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; only keep with nano fish
About
Parosphromenus deissneri (Liquorice Gourami) is a tiny, jewel-like labyrinth fish from Borneo's peat swamps. Males display extraordinary blue-red-black patterning in the correct blackwater environment.
Care Guide
pH 3.5–5.5, temp 22–25°C, ultra-soft blackwater. Use Indian almond leaves, peat filtration. Highly sensitive to water quality and hardness — advanced specialist species.
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