West African Cichlid – Kribensis Nigerian Red Kribensis

Description

Nigerian Red Kribensis
Pelvicachromis taeniatus

• Max Size: up to 4″
• pH:6.5 to 7.5
• KH: 10 to 18o
• Temp:75-80oF
• Origin: Western Africa; found in small, wooded streams that are tributaries of the Moa RiverThe tank should contain plenty of hiding places and potential spawning sites filled with Java Ferns, Lace Java Ferns and Aponogeton aquatic plants, the fish will appreciate the additional cover. Clay pots and caves, large rocks and river stones, roots and pieces of driftwood can all be used. . A sand or fine gravel substrate should be used as the fish excavate pits when breeding. 1st Pic is younger specimens, 2nd pic breeder male, females must be able to choose from a number of males.  Remember these are colonizing fish, they need a big family for best results,  Our min order on these is no less than 3 for this reason. You will not get gender specific fish, we do not offer that.
• Water Conditions
  Temp: 72-79°F (22-26°C)
  pH: 5.0-7.5
  Hardness: 5-12°H

Size at shipping: about 2″+

Min order no less than 3