What is Kribensis Cichlid?

Kribensis is Pelvicachromis pulcher, a West African dwarf cichlid often kept as a colourful pair.

What should I feed Kribensis Cichlid?

Feed quality cichlid pellets or flakes with frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia.

What tank mates work with Kribensis Cichlid?

Use calm medium-sized tank mates and provide caves, because breeding pairs can become territorial.

Kribensis Cichlid near driftwood and cave cover (Pelvicachromis pulcher) — representative image

Kribensis Cichlid is a colourful West African Pelvicachromis pulcher dwarf cichlid for planted aquariums with cave cover and breeding-territory planning.

African CichlidBreeding SpeciesCichlidCommunity FishFreshwater FishModerate CarePeaceful

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Pelvicachromis pulcher

Max Adult Size

up to 10 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Care Level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Temperature

24–27°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Minimum Tank

80L

Diet

Pellets, flakes, frozen foods

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Pelvicachromis pulcher

Kribensis Cichlid (Pelvicachromis pulcher)

Name: Kribensis Cichlid (Pelvicachromis pulcher)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: S792
Price: 4.99 GBP
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Kribensis Cichlid is a colourful West African Pelvicachromis pulcher dwarf cichlid for planted aquariums with cave cover and breeding-territory planning.

African CichlidBreeding SpeciesCichlidCommunity FishFreshwater FishModerate CarePeaceful

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Pelvicachromis pulcher

Max Adult Size

up to 10 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Care Level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Temperature

24–27°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Minimum Tank

80L

Diet

Pellets, flakes, frozen foods

Source-labelled Bolivian ram swimming above aquarium gravel

Full Care Guide

Cichlids: Types, Care & Tank Planning

Cichlids are a family of roughly 1,800 accepted species, not one care type. Before buying, identify the exact species and source, then compare adult measurement, usable tank dimensions, social system, territory, tested water, diet and an exit plan. No family-wide minimum tank, water range or tank-mate list is safe.

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Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

24–27°C

24°CIdeal27°C

pH Level

5.5–7.5

5.5Ideal7.5

Water Hardness

5–15 dGH

5 dGHIdeal15 dGH

Kribensis Cichlid (Pelvicachromis pulcher) is a colourful West African dwarf cichlid. It can work in planted community aquariums, but pairs use caves and become much more territorial when breeding, so the listing needs more care than generic peaceful-fish copy.

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Pelvicachromis pulcher
Adult size: Up to about 10 cm
Care level: Easy to moderate
Temperament: Generally peaceful, territorial around caves when breeding
Best setup: Planted aquarium with caves and broken sight lines
Group planning: Pair or carefully planned group

Aquarium Setup

Provide caves, wood, plants and open sand or fine gravel areas. Break lines of sight so a pair can hold a territory without controlling the whole aquarium.

Feeding

Feed quality dwarf-cichlid pellets or flakes with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. Varied food helps colour and conditioning.

Tank Mates

Choose calm medium-sized tank mates and avoid fish that crowd the cave area. Breeding pairs can guard eggs and fry strongly, so give other fish room to retreat.