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Kribensis or Krib (Pelvicachromis pulcher)
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Date of last review
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Wed April 12, 2006
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100% of reviewers
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$6.99
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10.0
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Description:
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Compatibility: Can be mildly aggressive, do not keep with fish that have long fins, or slow moving fish.
Maximum Size: 3-4 in.
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Temperature: 75-80F
Diet: Omnivore, a varied diet should be offered to help keep the female in season. Accepts flakes with little to no fuss.
Level of care: Easy
General Notes: Kribs are an African Dwarf cichlid. Females have bright red bellies and males are slimmer with longer fins. They need a tank with lots of caves (upside down flower pot) and places to hide. Mostly bottom dwellers, these fish are considered to be relatively easy to breed. Both parents will protect and raise fry, which is very rewarding to watch. They are less aggressive than most cichlids, but quite territorial during breeding so caution must be used if they are being put in a community setting.
Thanks to Limi for the male krib pic!!
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f8fan
MFT Staff
Registered: November 2004
Location: Bangor, Maine
Posts: 1623
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Review Date: Sun June 5, 2005
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: $5.99
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Active, entertaining, colorful, fun to breed
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Cons:
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aggressive parents!
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My pair of kribs have spawned twice and watching them as parents is something every aquarist should experience. They take the brood on little feeding trips around the tank and both parents protect them from the other fish. They can be VERY aggressive protecting the fry, sometimes downright mean.
My kribs have a cave that they call home and I recommend plenty of caves and hiding places, not only for them, but for other bottom dwellers that live in the tank with them, as the tend to protect and defend their \"bottom\" territory.
I think Kribensis are a great choice for any first-time cichlid owner...and even more experienced aquarists. They provide a lot of action and entertainment in the tank. 
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straitjacket
Medium Fish
Registered: March 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 445
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Review Date: Wed April 12, 2006
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: $7.99
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Easy to breed, entertaining, attractive.
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Cons:
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very aggressive while spawning and brooding.
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They're very easy spawners that are fun to observe. Easy to accomidate and keep happy. Make excelent parents and can give one the opportunity to learn a lot about cichlid breeding and brood care.
Females are dazzling little devils, especially in spawning dress with cherry red bellies and males are very handsome in their hues of tan and purple.
They may be quite aggressive while tending their eggs and young but aggression is eased with plenty of space (40gal+ for communities).
A 20gl (standard or long) makes an excellent home for a single pair.
Kribs are easy to feed and keep healthy so long as the nitrates are kept low, the water is well oxygenated and the food is of quality. I've had no problems spawning and raising several generations of P. pulcher in my city's hard water.
A great fish to breed for anyone. Several strains have been developed, some who have lots of red, lots of green or lots of yellow, some who have lots of spots, etc. which make them an ideal candidate for line-breeding projects.
This is a fish everyone should keep at least once in their fish-keeping lifetime!
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