Can Licorice Gourami live with Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose)?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Licorice Gourami wants 4–6 but Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) wants 6.5–7.5.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–4 dGH.
- Large size gap (Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) 4.5" vs Licorice Gourami 1.4") — watch that the smaller one gets its share at feeding time.
Side-by-side
| Licorice Gourami | Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 68–77°F |
| pH | 4–6 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 0–4 dGH | 4–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.4" | 4.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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