ParentEvery fish is an individual, so the one that arrives may differ a little in colour and pattern from the photos here.
About this fish
Krib," is a vibrant, peaceful dwarf cichlid native to the slow-moving rivers of West Africa, specifically Nigeria and Cameroon. Renowned for its stunning color variations, manageable size, and remarkably doting parenting behavior, it is highly celebrated as one of the best introductory cichlids for beginner fishkeepers.
What is this fish, and what makes it worth having? How were they bred, and what should someone know before they order?
Please do thorough research for tank compatible mates.
Kribensis
Pelvicachromis pulcher
$17
Each. GST included.
None left in this size at the moment.
Leave your email and we will let you know the day they go back up.
Shipping and live arrival
- North Island
- $30 overnight
- South Island
- $80 overnight
- Over $150
- Free up north, $40 down south
- Rural
- $6 on top
- We send
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Live arrival
- Covered for one hour from delivery
At a glance
- Sizes
- Small 2-4cm, Medium 4-6cm, Large 7cm plus
- Temperament
- Kribs are generally peaceful community fish, but they are highly territorial during breeding. They will fiercely guard their chosen cave and fry from anyone who wanders too close. Avoid housing them with other bottom-dwellers (like small catfish or loaches) in smaller aquariums. Excellent tank mates include fast-swimming schooling fish like tetras, danios, and larger barbs that stay in the upper half of the water column.
- Minimum tank
- Tank Size: A minimum of 100 litres (approx. 20–30 gallons) is highly recommended for a single breeding pair. A larger community tank (40+ gallons) is ideal if you plan to keep them with other fish.
- Temperature
- Water Conditions: They are incredibly hardy and adaptable to varying parameters. Aim for a temperature between 24°C and 27°C,
- pH
- a pH of 6.5–7.5, and soft-to-medium water hardness.
- Provenance
- Locally bred
Keeping them well
Stable water matters more than perfect water. A well cycled tank and regular changes count for far more than chasing numbers on a test kit. Give them somewhere to get out of the light, feed a decent varied diet, and they will do the rest themselves.
If you are not sure whether something will suit your tank, email us before you order. We would far rather talk you out of a fish than sell you one that is going to struggle.
