Kribensis

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Kribensis
Kribensis is the common name for a number of west african fish from the family Cichlidae . Kribensis are popular aquarium amongst aquarium hobbyists . The name kribensis is normally associated with Pelvicachromis pulcher, though it is also applied to Pelvicachromis subocellatus and Pelvicachromis taeniatusKribesis are bottom dwellers and are very undemanding. They can be easily bred. T.The females are smaller and have round purple belly. Males can have purple but do not have a belly
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Kribensis

Common Name
Kribensis
Other Common Names
Purple Cichlid, Dwarf Rainbow Cichlid
Scientific Name
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Family
Cichlidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Cichlids
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
3-4 inches
Feeding Habits
Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A peaceful and territorial, may be aggressive during spawning.
Habitat
Africa: Densely decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
The male has pointed anal and dorsal fins. Female has deeper purple color on her body. During spawning 200-300 eggs can be produced, and both the parents take care of the brood.
Additional Comments
Live plants are usually not disturbed even though the fish likes to burrow. They are very sensitive to poor water conditions.


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