Linke's Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus linkei)
Fish in the family Osphronemidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameParosphromenus linkei
FamilyOsphronemidae
Also known asLicorice Gourami
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietCarnivore
Adult size1.4 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-81°F, pH 4.0-6.5, GH 1-4 dGH
Appearance
Tiny banded licorice gourami; courting males flash red-and-blue fin margins and a dark throat.
Difficulty and care for the Linke's Licorice Gourami
Hard
Origin and habitat
Central Kalimantan, Borneo (peat swamps)
Keeper notes
Peaceful, shy micro-gourami for dedicated species tanks only; pairs defend small cave territories.
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