{"product_id":"kribensis","title":"Kribensis","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eKribensis Cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"46\"\u003ePelvicachromis pulcher\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eThe Kribensis Cichlid is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly dwarf cichlids in the aquarium hobby. Native to slow-moving rivers and streams in West Africa (particularly Nigeria and Cameroon), they are well known for their vibrant colours, manageable size, and excellent parenting behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eThey are hardy, adaptable, and suitable for both community tanks and breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 cm (males slightly larger than females)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; territorial when breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eKribensis are sexually dimorphic, meaning males and females look different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eMales:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eLarger and more elongated body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eMore pointed dorsal and tail fins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eYellow to olive body with red highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eFemales:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eSmaller and rounder body shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eBright purple or red belly when in breeding condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eMore intense overall coloration during spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eThe female’s vibrant purple abdomen is the most distinctive feature and becomes especially bright when ready to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eKribensis are adaptable but thrive under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60L for a pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eThey tolerate a reasonable range of water conditions, making them suitable for many standard home aquarium setups when properly maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eKribensis prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eSand or fine gravel substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eCaves or hiding spots (essential for breeding)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eDriftwood and live plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eModerate filtration with gentle water movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eThey are cave spawners, so providing multiple hiding areas helps reduce aggression and encourages natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eThey generally do well in peaceful community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eSuitable tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eSmall peaceful barbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eLarge aggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eVery small shrimp (may be eaten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eWhile normally peaceful, they become protective and territorial during breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eKribensis are omnivores and will accept a wide variety of foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eQuality cichlid pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eFlakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eFrozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eOccasional vegetable matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eA varied diet helps maintain colour and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eKribensis are one of the easiest cichlids to breed in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eThey form strong pair bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eThe female lays eggs inside a cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eBoth parents guard and care for eggs and fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003eFry can be fed crushed flakes or baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eThey are attentive parents and will actively defend their young, making them fascinating to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eWhy Choose Kribensis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eBeautiful coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eEasy to breed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003eGreat parental behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003eSuitable for community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3130\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eKribensis are an excellent choice for hobbyists wanting colour, personality, and breeding potential without the aggression of larger cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paws \u0026 Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default 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