Licorice gourami sumatranus – Parosphromenus sumatranus | Rare, colorful labyrinth fish for blackwater aquariums

The Sumatran Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus sumatranus) is a small, peaceful labyrinth fish from the blackwater regions of Sumatra. With its bright blue-green fin edges, black body base and metallic sheen, it is one of the most beautiful representatives of the Parosphromenus genus.

This species prefers soft, acidic, and humic-rich water and is ideal for calm species or biotope aquariums. The Sumatran Licorice Gourami shows its full color intensity particularly in slightly darkened environments.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: M (2–3 cm)
🌎 Origin: Sumatra (captive bred)
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28 °C
💧 pH-value: 4.0–6.0
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 6 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, in pairs or small groups
🌾 Aquarium: From 40 l, with blackwater, roots, leaves and subdued light

🍽️ Feeding:
Prefers to eat live and frozen food such as Artemia, Cyclops or mosquito larvae. Dry food is rarely accepted.

💡 Tip:
A blackwater aquarium with Indian almond leaves, alder cones and dark substrate creates ideal conditions and impressively brings out the colors.

👉 Conclusion:
The Sumatran Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus sumatranus) is a peaceful, intensely colored and rare labyrinth fish – perfect for lovers of natural blackwater biotopes.