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West African · Species profile

Striped Kribensis care

Peaceful and suited to a community, but rather shy.

  • Up to about 3 inches, not counting the tailAdult size
  • 72 to 79 FTemperature

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Food

Small live and frozen foods plus quality small pellets and flakes.

Feeding guide

Tank mates

Small tetras, barbs, rasboras, corydoras.

Compatibility guide

Best setup

A 20 gallon long tank for a pair. Soft water, sand, caves, plants and leaf litter, with gentle flow.

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Striped Kribensis in color

Bold color, real personality, natural-looking setups. The look that makes you stop in a great fish store.

Striped Kribensis in the aquarium
Striped Kribensis in the aquarium
Striped Kribensis color and form
Striped Kribensis color and form
West African biotope look
West African biotope look

Care basics

Pelvicachromis taeniatus is a small, colorful relative of the kribensis, and many regional forms are named after where they were collected, such as "Nigeria Red".

Keep a pair in a planted tank with caves and peaceful dither fish to help it feel secure.

Quick facts

Scientific namePelvicachromis taeniatus
GroupWest Africa
Native toBenin and Nigeria
Adult sizeUp to about 3 inches, not counting the tail
Tank sizeA 20 gallon long tank for a pair
Temperature72 to 79 F
pH5.0 to 7.5, soft water
TemperamentPeaceful and suited to a community, but rather shy.

Figures follow published species profiles such as Seriously Fish, and tank sizes are general guidance. Individual fish and local water vary, so test your water and ask your fish store about the specific fish you buy.

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    Hygger Aquarium Double Sponge Filter (Medium)
    Best for: Fry tanks

    Hygger Aquarium Double Sponge Filter (Medium)

    Gentle filtration that will not suck up babies.

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    Hikari Micro Pellets Semi-Floating
    Best for: Rams, apistos and dwarfs

    Hikari Micro Pellets Semi-Floating

    Small enough for little mouths and sinks slowly so everyone eats.

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    Cobalt Aquatics Medium Cichlid Hut Breeding Cave
    Best for: Cave spawners

    Cobalt Aquatics Medium Cichlid Hut Breeding Cave

    Spawning sites for apistos, kribs and many Africans.

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    Aqueon / All Glass 29 Gallon Aquarium
    Best for: Rams, apistos and other dwarfs

    Aqueon / All Glass 29 Gallon Aquarium

    A great first tank for a pair of dwarf cichlids in a planted setup.

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