Kribensis Cichlid

The male kribensis gets a bright purplish red belly, so they can be easily distinguished from females. Kribensis, or simply kribs, are some of the smallest African cichlids, growing to only three inches, easy to breed, and they go well with other cichlids, barbs, and angelfish. Nano aquarium species, like crystal red shrimp and chili rasboras, are not appropriate for any cichlid, even dwarf (little fishies) like our kribs.

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Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: West African cichlids prefer soft to neutral water. Use a sand or fine gravel bottom with plants, driftwood and caves or flowerpots for spawning.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: They get along with peaceful community fish like tetras, barbs, rasboras, corydoras and plecos. Give each pair its own territory, and expect more defensiveness when breeding.

Good to know: Kribs are cave spawners. A pair will claim a cave and guard their fry, and can become pushy while breeding.