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Nigerian Red Kribensis (Pelvicachromis taeniatus) Small (locally bred)

$2999 CAD
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SKU: 28213713799614

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Nigerian Red Kribensis (Pelvicachromis taeniatus) Small (locally bred)

Description
Nigerian Red Kribensis (Pelvicachromis taeniatus) is a captivating freshwater fish native to Nigeria and Cameroon. Let’s explore some interesting details about this delightful aquatic species:

  1. Habitat and Distribution:

    • The Nigerian Red Kribensis inhabits still and slow-moving forest streams and rivers, often heavily vegetated.
    • Its maximum standard length is up to 3.2" for males and 2.4" for females. 

  2. Aquarium Considerations:

    • For a single pair, a tank size of 24″ x 15″ x 12″  (approximately 71 liters) is suitable.
    • Provide plenty of hiding places, such as clay pots, caves, roots, and driftwood.
    • While plants are not essential, they offer additional cover.
    • Use a sand or fine gravel substrate, as these fish excavate pits during breeding.

  3. Water Conditions:

    • Maintain the following parameters:
      • Temperature: 72-79°F (22-26°C)
      • pH: 5.0-7.5
      • Hardness: 5-12°H

  4. Diet:

    • The Nigerian Red Kribensis accepts various foods but prefers live and frozen varieties.
    • High-quality fish foods are recommended.

  5. Behavior and Compatibility:

    • Suitable for community tanks,but note that they become territorial during breeding.
    • Avoid very vigorous or large species.
    • Compatible tankmates include small characins, barbs, danios, rasboras, Corydoras, gouramis, and Loricariids.
    • It can coexist with other cichlids (West African Dwarves), but ample space is essential for territory formation.

  6. Sexual Dimorphism:

    • Males are larger and develop pointed dorsal and anal fins.
    • Females exhibit a pink flush on their flanks during spawning and have a rounder body shape.
    • Unlike most Pelvicachromis species, taeniatus males rival females in terms of color.

  7. Reproduction:

    • Relatively easy. They are cave spawners.
    • Monogamous pairs form naturally when young fish are grown together.
    • Provide plenty of caves as potential spawning sites.

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Nigerian Red Kribensis (Pelvicachromis taeniatus) Small (locally bred)

$2999 CAD
Nigerian Red Kribensis (Pelvicachromis taeniatus) is a captivating freshwater fish native to Nigeria and Cameroon. Let’s explore some interesting details about this delightful aquatic species:

  1. Habitat and Distribution:

    • The Nigerian Red Kribensis inhabits still and slow-moving forest streams and rivers, often heavily vegetated.
    • Its maximum standard length is up to 3.2" for males and 2.4" for females. 

  2. Aquarium Considerations:

    • For a single pair, a tank size of 24″ x 15″ x 12″  (approximately 71 liters) is suitable.
    • Provide plenty of hiding places, such as clay pots, caves, roots, and driftwood.
    • While plants are not essential, they offer additional cover.
    • Use a sand or fine gravel substrate, as these fish excavate pits during breeding.

  3. Water Conditions:

    • Maintain the following parameters:
      • Temperature: 72-79°F (22-26°C)
      • pH: 5.0-7.5
      • Hardness: 5-12°H

  4. Diet:

    • The Nigerian Red Kribensis accepts various foods but prefers live and frozen varieties.
    • High-quality fish foods are recommended.

  5. Behavior and Compatibility:

    • Suitable for community tanks,but note that they become territorial during breeding.
    • Avoid very vigorous or large species.
    • Compatible tankmates include small characins, barbs, danios, rasboras, Corydoras, gouramis, and Loricariids.
    • It can coexist with other cichlids (West African Dwarves), but ample space is essential for territory formation.

  6. Sexual Dimorphism:

    • Males are larger and develop pointed dorsal and anal fins.
    • Females exhibit a pink flush on their flanks during spawning and have a rounder body shape.
    • Unlike most Pelvicachromis species, taeniatus males rival females in terms of color.

  7. Reproduction:

    • Relatively easy. They are cave spawners.
    • Monogamous pairs form naturally when young fish are grown together.
    • Provide plenty of caves as potential spawning sites.

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