Species Profile

Kribensis

Pelvicachromis pulcher

Also known as: Krib, Rainbow Krib, Purple Cichlid

Cichlidssemi-aggressive

Adult size

4″

Minimum tank

20 gal

Temperature

75–80°F

6–7.5

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

bottom

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~1.5″ and reaches 4″ over ~9 months. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Pellets, frozen, live

Notes

Aggressive when breeding — will defend a cave from anything.

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