Licorice Gourami Parosphromenus Deissneri 3cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Licorice Gourami is a tiny, slender blackwater gourami whose males show black fins lit with electric blue ovals and pale edges when displaying. It comes from acidic, tannin-stained peat swamp streams on Bangka Island, Indonesia. It suits experienced keepers running a soft, acidic species tank with leaf litter and dim light.
- Adult Size: Around 4 cm (1.6 in); males slightly more colourful
- Lifespan: 3–5 years, occasionally longer
Origin
- Native to: Bangka Island, Indonesia
- Habitat: Shaded blackwater peat swamp streams with leaf litter
Feeding
- Diet: Carnivorous, micro predator
- Preferred Foods: Live daphnia, baby brine shrimp, cyclops, grindal worms, frozen bloodworm, mosquito larvae
- Feeding Habits: Small live or frozen feeds daily; rarely accepts dried food
Tank Mates
- Best with: Its own kind, tiny rasboras such as Boraras, dwarf shrimp
- Avoid: Any boisterous or fast-feeding fish, hard-water species, large shrimp
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Peaceful and shy
- Territoriality: Males defend a small cave; harmless sparring
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Challenges: Needs very soft, acidic, stable water and regular live foods
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, very soft, acidic blackwater
- Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH: 4.0–6.5
- Hardness: 0–5 dGH
- Flow: Slow
- Tank Size: Minimum 40 litres for a pair or trio
Final Notes
This is a specialist fish for a dedicated setup: reverse osmosis or rain water, peat or botanicals, dim lighting, leaf litter and small caves are essential. Keep in pairs or small groups and offer live food, as dried foods are usually ignored. Males build small bubble nests inside caves and produce just 10 to 15 eggs per spawn. Seen displaying in a dark tank, it is one of the most beautiful nano fish available.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.