Kribensis Cichlid (Pelvicachromis pulcher)A colorful and peaceful dwarf cichlid, perfect for community and beginner aquariums The Kribensis Cichlid, often called “Kribs,” is a small West African species loved for its vibrant red bellies, iridescent scales, and easygoing nature. Unlike many cichlids, Kribs are relatively peaceful and thrive in community tanks with plenty of caves and hiding spots. They’re hardy, adaptable, and well-suited to beginner aquarists, showing fascinating breeding and parental care behaviors when kept as a pair. Need to Know: Recommended For: Peaceful community and beginner cichlid tanks Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres Temperature Range: 24–28°C pH Range: 6.0–7.5 Recommended School Size: Best kept as a pair or in a small group Compatibility: Semi-peaceful; generally safe with community fish of similar size Max Size: 10 cm Shipping Disclaimer: All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide. Special Requests: If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped. Rural Shipping: Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/
