6 Kribensis

Kribensis

The Pelvicachromis pulcher, commonly called the Kribensis, is a colorful dwarf cichlid native to rivers and streams in West Africa. It is one of the most popular beginner cichlids because of its bright colors, manageable size, and interesting breeding behavior.

Kribensis are known for their purple to pink bellies, yellow fins, and dark lateral stripe, with females often displaying the brightest coloration during breeding.

Care Requirements

• Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive
• Diet: Omnivore (pellets, flakes, frozen foods, vegetable matter)
• Temperature: 74–80°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
• Adult Size: 3–4 inches

Tank Setup

• Plenty of caves and hiding spots
• Sand or fine gravel substrate
• Plants and driftwood for cover

Kribensis are excellent parents and often form strong breeding pairs, guarding eggs and fry aggressively.

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ. 🐟

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Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

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