Kribensis
Pelvicachromis pulcher · Cichlidae
Also known as Krib, Purple cichlid, Pelvicachromis
Beginner
West African dwarf cichlid; forms tight pairs and makes a great community centrepiece.
In short: A kribensis needs at least 90 L (24 US gal), water at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) and pH 6–7.8. It is territorial, kept in pairs or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 90 L (24 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Adult size
- 9 cm (3.5 in)
- Group size
- 2+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 90 L (24 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Hardness
- 3–18 dGH
- Lifespan
- 4–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — pellets, frozen foods, occasional vegetable matter.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Niger delta, Nigeria and Cameroon
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Shaded, slow-moving creeks
- Natural conditions
- Warm, soft to medium water with wood, caves and leaves.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Territorial
- Minimum group
- 2 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- Congo tetraHarlequin rasboraBristlenose pleco
- Avoid
- Other cave spawnersBottom-dwelling shrimpTimid loaches
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Females are smaller with a rounder, cherry-red belly.
- Notes
- Cave spawner; pairs become fiercely territorial while guarding fry.
- Common ailments
- IchAggression during breeding
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