Kribensis care
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher) grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterEasySemi-aggressive
Adult size10 cm · 3.9 in
Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyBronze corydorasAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachAmano shrimpNerite snail
Avoid with
Cherry shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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