Kribensis at Wirral Aquatics
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Kribensis at Wirral Aquatics

Kribensis pultcher pairs

Wirral Aquatics
Price:
£26.50
Stock:
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Description

Kribensis hail from the slow moving river systems of Nigeria and Cameroon in West Africa. Growing up to around10cm in length, Kribensis are renowned for their ‘rainbow’ markings.

Kribensis are generally found in the bottom level of an aquarium and are largely considered peaceful, however they do become aggressive when mating and extremely territorial territorial when guarding their eggs.

Best kept as a male to female pair. If multiple pairs are housed together they may fight with, and even kill each other.
To mimic their natural environment, consider a sandy or fine gravel substrate to enable them to dig safely. Kribensis enjoy live plants and clay flower pots or similar to simulate caves – which they will use for shelter and lay their eggs.

At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Kribensis EBO Pro Soft Artemia, Mussel and Spirulina. We also feed live foods including brine shrimp, blood worm and daphnia.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
24–27 °C
pH
5–7.5
Hardness
0–214 ppm
Adult size
100 mm
Min. tank
5 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Kribensis pultcher pairs tankmate overlap
Harlequin rasbora
Harlequin rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 30
pH 5 8
GH ppm 0 300
21–28 °CpH 5–7.518–215 ppm
Rummy nose tetra
Rummy nose tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 30
pH 5 8
GH ppm 0 300
24–27 °CpH 5.5–736–268 ppm
Black Widow Tetra
Black Widow Tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 30
pH 5 8
GH ppm 0 300
20–26 °CpH 6–789–357 ppm
Leopard frog plec
Leopard frog plec
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 30
pH 5 8
GH ppm 0 300
24–30 °CpH 6.5–7.5107–178 ppm
Red lizard whiptail
Red lizard whiptail
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 30
pH 5 8
GH ppm 0 300
24–29 °CpH 6–7.536–268 ppm
Cherry barb
Cherry barb
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 30
pH 5 8
GH ppm 0 300
20–27 °CpH 6–836–357 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

If livestock are appearing out of stock on our website, it does not necessarily mean that they are not available in store. If there is something that you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss what is possible.

If you would like to view footage of the particular fish that you are looking to purchase, please contact us and we will send footage as per your request.