Kirbensis
A dwarf cichlid kribensis is a colorful fish that s easy to care for.
Kirbensis. Since they are dwarf cichlids you don t usually have to worry about them trying to eat the other fish in your tank. Kribensis cichlids are some of the most peaceful cichlids you can find. Pelmatochromis pulcher is a bright dwarf cichlid which is not very demanding as for its tank conditions.
Males will grow to about 4 in size at most while females will be between 2 3 inch large. Krib common krib red krib super red krib and rainbow krib along with rainbow cichlid and purple cichlid. The biggest distinctive factor will be their size namely males will be usually much bigger than females.
The species is popular amongst aquarium hobbyists and is most commonly sold under the name kribensis although the species has other common names including various derivatives and color morphs of the kribensis. Kribensis cichlids have that familiar cichlid profile. Its latin name translates to beautiful belly during the spawning season the female sports a brilliant cherry red colored belly.
Occasionally you may find that your kribensis cichlid nips at the fins of long finned species like angelfish or plecostomus catfish. From latin pelva means abdomen chromis is a color and pulcher means beautiful so all these words describe the fish completely. Especially when spawning the fish abdomen glitters and it becomes cherry colored.
How to sex kribensis cichlids. This includes the tall height slim shape and rounded head. Kribensis fish originate in the african waters of southern nigeria and the coastal areas of cameroon.
Accenting that base color is a prominent black stripe that runs from the eyes to the tail. When it comes to coloration the kribensis cichlid has a lot going on. Kribensis cichlids stay on the small side and are considerd a dwarf cichlid reaching about 4 inches 10 cm as adults.
