Tropical Fish Kribensis
It was first discovered in 1871 and named pelmatochromis sbocellatus then the same biologist dr.
Tropical fish kribensis. Nigeria cameroon typical tank setup. Its latin name translates to beautiful belly during the spawning season the female sports a brilliant cherry red colored belly. Pelvicachromis pulcher average adult fish size.
Günter discovered it again in 1871 but a slightly different version and called it pelmatochromis subocellatus subocellatus günter. Especially when spawning the fish abdomen glitters and it becomes cherry colored. Kribensis fish originate in the african waters of southern nigeria and the coastal areas of cameroon.
20 gallon 80 litre compatibility. A dwarf cichlid kribensis is a colorful fish that s easy to care for. A colorful and popular freshwater fish the kribensis cichlid is truly a breed worth considering for your own freshwater aquarium.
Pelmatochromis pulcher is a bright dwarf cichlid which is not very demanding as for its tank conditions. 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 krib scientific name.
Heavily planted aquarium with low amount of water movement. Kribensis pelvicachromis pulcher also called rainbow kribs is a popular freshwater aquarium fish of the cichlid family native to rivers in central and west africa including nigeria and cameroon. While mainly found in the rivers of nigeria and cameroon they are also listed as an invasive species in hawaii.
Considered both a community tank fish and a dwarf cichlid the kribensis cichlid is attractive and interactive getting along well with most other community species. Perhaps the colors are not that attractive. This dwarf cichlid species is famous for its color and ease of maintenance.
Suitable for the community aquarium although they will become very territorial when breeding so. From latin pelva means abdomen chromis is a color and pulcher means beautiful so all these words describe the fish completely. 3 inches 8 cm place of origin.
The kribensis has been one of the anomalies of the tropical fish world for generations. Recommended minimum aquarium capacity. Kribensis cichlids stay on the small side and are considerd a dwarf cichlid reaching about 4 inches 10 cm as adults.
