Kribensis
Photo credit to Wolfgang B
| Kribensis | Aquarium Care | | Size | Up to 3.9inches or 10cm | | Fish Hardiness | Easy to care for | | Water Temperature | 75.2-82.4°F or 24-28°C | | Water pH | 5.0-8.0 pH | | Water Hardness | 5-20 dH | | Peaceful or Aggressive | Mostly peaceful especially females but both sexes can become aggressive especially during spawning | | Number of same species in tank | Two or more | | Community Fish | Yes | | Sexes | Males are thinner with longer bodies and less bright colors than females. Males have sharper, pointed dorsal and anal fins than the females' rounded fins. Females have a rounded red belly. | | Strata | Middle to bottom | | Food | Flake food, blood worms, brine shrimp, and live foods | | Breeding | Easy to breed | | Breeding temperature | 80°F or 26.6°C | | Other names | Krib or Rainbow Krib | | Scientific name | Pelvicachromis pulcher | | Lifespan | 5 years |
Pictures of this Colorful Freshwater Fish
Photo credit to Wolfgang B
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