Kribensis Cichlid Fish

Kribensis Cichlid Fish Info about Kribensis Cichlid Fish

TankmatesP. pulcher is often kept in a community tank, however, take care in choosing tankmates. Although they are a pea...
17/07/2022

Tankmates
P. pulcher is often kept in a community tank, however, take care in choosing tankmates. Although they are a peaceful fish, they may nip the fins of slow-moving fish such as angels. If other cichlids are to live in the tank, choose a species that is not bottom-dwelling so they won't compete for the same territory. Avoid keeping them with another cave-dwelling species, as kribensis are territorial about caves.

Kribensis Habitat and Care
Even if you are not planning to spawn them, provide each fish with one or two caves. Stable rock formations or flowerpots are the most commonly used materials. The cave need not be large, but it must be structurally secure and have only one entrance that allows in minimal light. Ensure that the edges of the opening are smooth.

P. pulcher was first imported into Germany in 1913 by Christian Bruening. For several decades this species has been avai...
17/07/2022

P. pulcher was first imported into Germany in 1913 by Christian Bruening. For several decades this species has been available under various names, including kribensis, niger cichlid, purple cichlid, and palette cichlid. Virtually all specimens sold in the aquarium trade are captive-bred rather than wild-caught.

Colors and Markings
Even when not spawning, these are an attractive fish that can be found in a variety of color morphs such as yellow, red, green, and blue, in addition to the albino variety which has been bred for several decades.

The fish originates from the drainage area at the mouth of the Ethiope River in the Niger Delta, where a variety of wate...
11/07/2022

The fish originates from the drainage area at the mouth of the Ethiope River in the Niger Delta, where a variety of water conditions exist. The water of the low-lying blackwater streams is acidic and very soft, while the delta waters are slightly brackish, more alkaline, and far harder than the streams feeding it. For this reason, kribensis is sometimes described as a brackish-water fish, although sudden changes in water chemistry stress this fish and contribute to disease.

As is often the case with common names, debate exists over which species kribensis truly is. Technically, kribensis refe...
11/07/2022

As is often the case with common names, debate exists over which species kribensis truly is. Technically, kribensis refers to the species Pelvicachromis taeniatus. However, in the aquarium trade, Pelvicachromis pulcher is the fish usually sold under the name kribensis.

Tank Level Bottom dwellerMinimum Tank Size 20 gallonDiet Omnivore, eats most foodsBreeding EgglayerCare EasypH 6.5Hardne...
06/07/2022

Tank Level Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size 20 gallon
Diet Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding Egglayer
Care Easy
pH 6.5
Hardness 8 to 12 dGH
Temperature 75 to 77 F (24 to 25 C)

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