Kribensis
Kribensis is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 75-80°F (24-27°C) and a pH of 6-8.
Also searched as: krib, kribensis, pelvicachromis pulcher
Quick facts
Hardy dwarf cichlid. Cave spawner. Females more colorful.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 75-80°F (24-27°C) |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Dwarf Gouramimin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-80°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-80°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-80°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-80°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 75-80°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 75-80°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 79-80°F is too narrow.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 80°F is too narrow.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galParadise Fishmin tank 20 gal
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