Kribensis Pelvicachromis pulcher
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Kribensis
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Description
Kribensis:
A Comprehensive Overview:
Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher) is a colourful, dwarf cichlid native to West Africa. They are peaceful, hardy, and ideal for beginner fishkeepers.
Tank Requirements
Kribensis require specific water conditions and tank setups to thrive.
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- Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres for a single breeding pair.
- Water Temperature: 24°C to 27°C.
- pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5 is ideal.
- Water Hardness: Soft to medium (5–12 dGH).
- Substrate: Fine sand or smooth gravel to prevent injury during digging.
Aquarium Setup and Decor
Creating the right environment reduces stress and encourages natural breeding behaviours.
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- Cave Availability: Provide clay pots, coconut shells, or rock caves.
- Dense Planting: Use robust plants like Anubias, Java Fern, and Amazon Swords.
- Hiding Spots: Arrange driftwood and bogwood to break lines of sight.
- Filtration: Use efficient filtration with a gentle to moderate water flow.
Diet and Feeding
Kribensis are omnivorous and accept most high-quality aquarium foods.
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- Base Diet: High-quality sinking pellets or flake food.
- Live Foods: Feed bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia regularly.
- Frozen Foods: Provide thawed frozen equivalents for variety and health.
- Vegetable Matter: Offer spirulina flakes or blanched courgette occasionally.
Compatibility and Tank Mates
While generally peaceful, Kribensis become highly territorial when breeding.
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- Suitable Mates: Fast-moving shoaling fish like Tiger Barbs or Zebra Danios.
- Tetra Species: Rummy-nose and Cardinal Tetras make excellent tank mates.
- Bottom Dwellers: Avoid small catfish like Corydoras in smaller tanks.
- Conspecifics: Keep only one mated pair per aquarium to prevent fighting.
Breeding Behaviour
Kribensis are cave spawners and display exceptional parental care.
- Pair Bonding: Form strong monogamous bonds.
- Colour Changes: The female’s belly turns a vibrant purple-pink when ready.
- Egg Deposition: Eggs are laid on the roof of the chosen cave.
- Fry Care: Both parents guard the fry fiercely once they swim freely.
Convenient nationwide delivery; you’re only a click away!
Our nationwide delivery service makes it easy to receive your fish directly at your door, anywhere in the UK, for a flat rate of just £30. This convenient service allows you to order up to 10kg of fish, with the assurance that they will arrive in excellent condition. To make the fishes journey as comfortable as possible we use Oxygen in the fish bags and heat packs in all the boxes of fish we send out.
For your peace of mind we enclose a slip which will explain what to do in the event of a fish not traveling too well.
We use a licensed courier to deliver your fish directly to you door and will be with you by 1pm the next day.
Our delivery days are as follows:
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