Taeniatus Krib tank mates
Pelvicachromis taeniatus
6 rated pairings from the Taeniatus Krib care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Taeniatus Krib needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
5 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy upper water levels and generally avoid cichlid territories
Glowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling tetra that coexists well with dwarf cichlids in soft acidic water
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
20 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling but non-territorial; shares similar water parameter preferences
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that stays out of cichlid territories and helps keep the tank clean
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful upper-level dweller that does not compete for bottom territory
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.