Kribensis Care Guide
Pelvicachromis pulcher
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Bioload Score
2860
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 2 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, livebearers, and other similarly sized cichlids. Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Good to Know
Kribensis can become territorial during breeding and may exhibit aggression towards tank mates or when defending their territory.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more colorful, with longer fins. Females have a rounder body shape.
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