Kribsensis also called Kribs is an easy fish even for beginner hobbyist
Why we need the beginner’s guide? Though these fishes are easy to grow and breed, they are aggressive in nature, and hence it is important to know about the fish diet, tank condition, tank mate and this information is available in the beginner’s guide.
Kribensis Fish – Overview
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Common Name | The fish is commonly called Krib. It is also known as Purple cichlid or Rainbow Cichlid. |
| Scientific Name | It is scientifically referred to as Pelmatochromis pulcher. |
| Habitat or Origin | This fish is native to Africa- the Nigerian river. |
| Average Size | The fishes are not too large in size. An adult fish can grow up to 10 cm or a little more. |
| Coloration | The stomach of this fish is red or purple in color. The body of the fish is silvery grey. There is an orange coloration with black dots. |
| Life Span | The fish has an average lifespan of 5 years. It can be kept longer under proper conditions. |
| Diet | This fish eats all types of frozen, flakes, or live food. They eat worms and insects. They can be fed 2-5 times a day with a small amount every time. |
| Gender Identification | The male fishes are longer than the females. The female has a rounded abdomen with a red spot on it. |
| Behavior | These fishes are aggressive in nature especially when they are breeding. The male has a wider head. |
| Compatibility | They are aggressive fishes hence it is better to keep them alone in the tank. In case other fishes should be kept, they should be larger than the ribs. Avoid small fishes and slow-moving fish as they can rip the fins of those fishes. |
| Ideal Tank Conditions | The tank can be 30 gallons. Decorations like caves, tubes, or flower pots can be kept. The substrate should be a sandy substrate. |
| Water Parameters | The temperature of the water should be 24-26 degrees C. the hardness should be 5-20 degrees dH. The pH level of the water should be 6-8. |
| Breeding | The ideal tank condition is required for the breeding of this fish. Add caves and tubes to the tank. The females hint at the males with the pink belly and by moving the fins and bodies. The female lays about 40-100 eggs. The male takes care of the fish. The eggs hatch in 5-7 days. The juveniles can be fed with brine shrimp. |
| Common Diseases | They are resilient to disease. But one of the most common diseases is Ich which is seen as white spots on the body. |
| Approximate Cost | The fish costs around $5- $10 |
| What to look when buying | Make sure to buy the fish which is at least 1 inch. Check for the bright coloration on the body of the fish. |
| Species in the Market | Ram cichlid, convict cichlid, Electric yellow cichlid are other species of cichilds in the market. |
