Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus deissneri)
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- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
The Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus deissneri), celebrated for its striking iridescent bands and petite size, is a prized nano fish among advanced aquarists and aquascapers. This rare jewel of Southeast Asian blackwater streams offers subtle beauty and fascinating behavior, making it a captivating addition to well-maintained, heavily planted tanks. Whether you’re a seasoned fishkeeper or a lover of unique species, licorice gouramis will elevate your aquarium’s appeal.
The licorice gourami is a small labyrinth fish native to the slow-moving, acidic blackwater habitats of Indonesia and Malaysia. Males are especially admired for their vivid, metallic stripes, often blue, green, or red, set against a velvety dark background. During breeding displays, their colors intensify, transforming them into living gems. Females are more subdued in appearance but equally essential for successful spawning and natural group dynamics.
Licorice gouramis are among the smallest Gourami species, with adults reaching a typical size of 1.2–1.6 inches (3–4 cm) in length. Their petite size and peaceful demeanor make them ideal for nano tanks and planted aquascapes. They thrive when kept in small groups, where males display to one another and females, especially during courtship.
Licorice gouramis are peaceful and best kept in species-only or carefully selected community aquariums. They do well with other calm, similarly sized blackwater species such as Chili rasboras, small Tetras, and Pygmy Corydoras. Avoid housing them with aggressive or much larger fish. Due to their shy nature, a heavily planted tank with ample hiding spots, leaf litter, and subdued lighting is essential for their comfort and natural behavior.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Licorice Gourami for sale and other Gouramis for sale are tank-raised, healthy, and carefully selected for vivid coloration and optimal size. Shop online or visit our aquarium store in Virginia to discover high-quality freshwater fish for sale, betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, aquatic plants, and essential aquarium supplies.
WHAT MAKES THIS FISH SPECIAL?
- Iridescent stripes and deep, dark body colors, especially vivid in males
- Among the smallest gouramis (licorice gourami size: 1.2–1.6 inches)
- Ideal for blackwater and heavily planted nano tanks
- Peaceful, shy nature, and best in groups or pairs for natural behavior
- Fascinating courtship displays and parental care
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS
- Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a group
- Temperature: 74°–82°F (23°–28°C)
- pH: 4.0–6.5 (soft, acidic water)
- Hardness: 1–8 dGH
- Filtration: Gentle, with minimal current and tannin-rich water
CARE GUIDELINES
- Diet: Omnivorous micropredators. Feed a varied diet of high-quality micro pellets, frozen or live foods such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and mosquito larvae. Some may take finely crushed flakes.
- Aquascaping: Provide dense planting, leaf litter, and botanicals to simulate their natural habitat. Use subdued lighting to encourage bold coloration and reduce stress.
- Water Quality: Maintain pristine water conditions with regular small water changes. Soft, acidic, tannin-rich water is key for long-term health and natural behavior.
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Social Structure: Best kept in pairs or small groups (1 male to 2–3 females), with more females to minimize male aggression during breeding.
See more details on How to Care for Gourami Fish here.
