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Kribensis
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Family: Cichlidae
📍 Southern Nigeria & Cameroon, Africa
The Kribensis is an attractive, personable West African dwarf cichlid from Nigerian coastal rivers and one of the most beginner-accessible cichlids available. Both sexes are colourful — females develop a bright cherry-red belly when in breeding condition. Pairs form strong bonds and jointly guard fry in caves, making them fascinating to observe. They are tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and generally peaceful outside of breeding territory.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – cichlid pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp, flake food
- breeding
- Cave spawner; both parents guard fry
- lifespan
- 5 years
- max size
- 10 cm males; 7 cm females
- tank size
- 20 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Generally peaceful; territorial when breeding — provide caves
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–8.0
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 5–20 dGH
- temperature
- 75–79°F (24–26°C)
Natural Habitat Temperature
75°F — 79°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Mar high)