Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, flake food, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Kribensis
Pelvicachromis pulcher · West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size4"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–80°F
pH range5.5–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Tetras, Corydoras, Rainbowfish, other West African cichlids
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive large cichlids; males may fight; breeding pairs become territorial
Care notes
Attractive dwarf cichlid. Females have vivid magenta belly when in breeding condition. Territorial during spawning but manageable in community tanks otherwise.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.