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Apistogramma
    agassizii
    atahualpa
    borellii
    cacatuoides
    commbrae
    geisleri
    gephyra
    gibbiceps
    hongsloi
    iniridae
    macmasteri
    ortmanni
    panduro
    paucisquamis
    rubrolineata
    sp. "Putumayo"
    steindachneri
    uaupesi
    xingu

Apistogrammoides
pucallpaensis
Dicrossus
   filamentosus
Laetacara
   curviceps
Microgeophagus
    altispinosa
    ramirezi

West African

Nanochromis
parilus
transvestitus

Pelvicachromis
    pulcher
    roloffi
    subocellatus
    taeniatus

Pelvicachromis Pulcher

Pelvicachromis pulcher male

Pelvicachromis pulcher,commonly known as the Kribensis, has been a favorite aquarium fish for many years. This delightful dwarf cichlid from West Africa has it all. It is colorful, can be housed in a community aquarium, it is easy to spawn, it is undemanding of water and food and Pelvicachromis pulcher exhibits many fascinating behaviors.

Often called Krib, Kribs or the Krib cichlid, Pelvicachromis pulcher are not the same fish that were originally introduced to the hobby as "kribensis". The true "kribensis" is a color form of Pelvicachromis taeniatus, another beautiful West African dwarf.However, the name Kribensis has been applied to this fish worldwide for so

Pelvicachromis adults. Although aggressive when spawning, P. pulcher is not an overly aggressive species and a group can often be housed successfully if the proper environment is provided.

many years that it is now universally accepted as the common name.

Pelvicachromis pulcher is a very common aquarium fish and can be found in the tanks of many if not most pet stores. There are color forms identified by serious breeders but most hobbyists keep this fish in a community tank or as a prelude to the rarer or more difficult Pelvicachromis species.

Kribensis spawn in typical cave spawner fashion. There is often a long courtship leading up to the spawning and the sight of a female krib curled sideways displaying her red swollen belly is a great fish keeping experience. Pairs tend to form tight bonds and after spawning the male stays near the entrance to the spawning cave. The female typically guards the eggs and larval fry.

Pelvicachromis pulcher male

Once the fry are free swimming the male is actively involved in rearing. The young fish will immediately take newly hatched brine shrimp and will take many prepared foods. These are generally easy cichlids to keep and breed and many experts suggest Pelvicachromis pulcher as a first for cichlid spawning. I suggest that if you have never kept these beauties you ought to give them a try.

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Dwarfcichlid.com Practical Information About Keeping, Breeding and Buying Dwarf Cichlids
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Fish Profiles & Photos South American Apistogramma agassizii atahualpa borellii cacatuoides commbrae geisleri gephyra gibbiceps hongsloi iniridae macmasteri ortmanni panduro paucisquamis rubrolineata sp. "Putumayo" steindachneri uaupesi xingu Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis Dicrossus filamentosus Laetacara curviceps Microgeophagus altispinosa ramirezi West African Nanochromis parilus transvestitus Pelvicachromis pulcher roloffi subocellatus taeniatus	Pelvicachromis Pulcher Pelvicachromis pulcher male Pelvicachromis pulcher,commonly known as the Kribensis, has been a favorite aquarium fish for many years. This delightful dwarf cichlid from West Africa has it all. It is colorful, can be housed in a community aquarium, it is easy to spawn, it is undemanding of water and food and Pelvicachromis pulcher exhibits many fascinating behaviors. Often called Krib, Kribs or the Krib cichlid, Pelvicachromis pulcher are not the same fish that were originally introduced to the hobby as "kribensis". The true "kribensis" is a color form of Pelvicachromis taeniatus, another beautiful West African dwarf.However, the name Kribensis has been applied to this fish worldwide for so Pelvicachromis adults. Although aggressive when spawning, P. pulcher is not an overly aggressive species and a group can often be housed successfully if the proper environment is provided. many years that it is now universally accepted as the common name. Pelvicachromis pulcher is a very common aquarium fish and can be found in the tanks of many if not most pet stores. There are color forms identified by serious breeders but most hobbyists keep this fish in a community tank or as a prelude to the rarer or more difficult Pelvicachromis species. Kribensis spawn in typical cave spawner fashion. There is often a long courtship leading up to the spawning and the sight of a female krib curled sideways displaying her red swollen belly is a great fish keeping experience. Pairs tend to form tight bonds and after spawning the male stays near the entrance to the spawning cave. The female typically guards the eggs and larval fry. Pelvicachromis pulcher male Once the fry are free swimming the male is actively involved in rearing. The young fish will immediately take newly hatched brine shrimp and will take many prepared foods. These are generally easy cichlids to keep and breed and many experts suggest Pelvicachromis pulcher as a first for cichlid spawning. I suggest that if you have never kept these beauties you ought to give them a try. Copyright This website and all contents and design, including images, are protected under U.S. Copyright © 2006 by Montana Exotic Tropicals. All rights reserved worldwide. Dwarfcichlid.com is for your personal and noncommercial use. No one may modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, or publish any materials contained in dwarf cichlid.com without prior written permission. dwarf cichlid.com is a registered service mark and may not be used without permission.