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Name

Scientific name

Pelvicachromis subocellatus

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Ocellated Kribensis

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The ocellated kribensis, Pelvicachromis subocellatus, is a cichlid from Nigeria, Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It inhabits po…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

80mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Not recorded

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 22–26°C, pH 5.5–7.5

Hardness

5–20dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

A pair

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Angola, DR Congo, Gabon, Republic of the Congo

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Nigeria, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Habitat

It inhabits pools and slow moving streams in coastal areas. Some of these habitats contain brackish water.

Aquarium size

24" x 15" x 12" (60x37.5x30cm) - 71 litres is suitable for a single pair.

Maintenance

The tank should contain plenty of hiding places and potential spawning sites. Clay pots and caves, roots and pieces of driftwood can all be used. Plants are no…

Water conditions

Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 5.5-7.5 Hardness: 5-20°H

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Diet

It will accept most foods offered but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet.

Behaviour and compatibility

Recommended for the general community tank but do note that the fish become territorial when breeding. Do not keep with very vigorous or large species as this …

Sexual dimorphism

Male fish are larger than females and develop pointed dorsal and anal fins. Females develop a characteristic pink flush on their flanks when in spawning condit…

Reproduction

Relatively easy. Cave spawner. The fish form monogamous pairs and the best way to obtain such a pair is to buy a group of 6 or more young fish and grow them on…

Notes

This is one of the less commonly seen Pelvicachromis species in the hobby. There are a few morphs available, including "Matadi" and "Moanda". Males and females…

References

References

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