Krib Fish

The kribs are particularly fond of small gravel and sandy bottoms at their tanks which they dig into. In germany it is called the king cichlid and the magnificent purple cichlid. This fish is known by a number of other common names as well which include the common krib pink krib purple cichlid rainbow krib rainbow cichlid pink kribensis cichlid bone back and tilapia.

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The kribensis fish is indigenous to africa specifically in nigerian rivers.

Krib fish. The common kribensis varieties which are found in shops are native to different rivers and this has led to a large variety in what we now know as kribensis fish the kribensis is often found in freshwater rivers. The kribensis pelvicachromis pulcher also known as the krib the rainbow krib and the rainbow cichlid is a small freshwater fish native to africa. These tank bottom substrates are considered to be as important as caves pipes and other knick knacks.

From latin pelva means abdomen chromis is a color and pulcher means beautiful so all these words describe the fish completely. It is also strongly advised to keep the tank covered as the kribs are considered an active breed. Especially when spawning the fish abdomen glitters and it becomes cherry colored.

The common kribensis cichlid krib cichlid is considered a great beginner cichlid because it can tolerate a range of water conditions and is one of the most popular of the cichlids. Kribensis cichlids stay on the small side and are considerd a dwarf cichlid reaching about 4 inches 10 cm as adults. Pelmatochromis pulcher is a bright dwarf cichlid which is not very demanding as for its tank conditions.

While mainly found in the rivers of nigeria and cameroon they are also listed as an invasive species in hawaii.