Cichlids - West African
Striped Kribensis
Pelvicachromis taeniatus
Also known as: Pelvicachromis taeniatus, Striped Krib, Taeniatus
A dwarf cichlid with many colorful locality forms, each with striking male and female colors.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 72–79°F
- pH
- 5.5–7
- Hardness
- 2–10 dGH
- Max size
- 3.5 in
- Min tank
- 20 gal
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Social
- Pair
- Swim level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 5-7 years
- Breeding
- Cave spawner
- Suitability
- Intermediate
- Origin
- West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon)
Keep a pair in a 20 gallon long or larger planted tank with caves. Prefers softer, slightly acidic water than the common krib. Territorial when breeding, so add dither fish and avoid other bottom-dwelling cichlids.
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