Kribensis - Quick facts

A pair of Kribensis © Alex Johnson
 
Species/genus:  Pelvicachromis pulcher
 
Origin:  West Africa
 
Temp:  75-83°F (24-28°C)
 
pH:  6-8    dH:  Soft to Hard
 
Temperament:  Very peaceful except for mild agression at spawning and when gaurding fry
 
Adult Size:  4in - 10cm
 
Minimum Tank Size:  10 gallon
 
Feeding:  Easy to feed, accepts all aquarium foods
 
Breeding:  Egglayer, cave spawner, very good parents
 
Comments:  Easy to spawn, a very popular aquarium fish