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Name

Scientific name

Pelvicachromis taeniatus

Described by

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Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Striped Kribensis

Photograph credits

All 4 credited

Summary

The striped kribensis, Pelvicachromis taeniatus, is a cichlid from still and slow-moving forest streams and rivers in Nigeria and Cameroon.…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

80mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Not recorded

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 22–26°C, pH 5–7.5

Hardness

5–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

A pair

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Benin, Nigeria

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Nigeria, Cameroon.

Habitat

It is found in still and slow-moving forest streams and rivers. These areas are often heavily vegetated.

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: 5.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-12°H

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

Males are larger than females and develops pointed dorsal and anal fins. Females develop a characteristic pink flush on their flanks when in spawning condition…

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 six or more young fish and grow them …

Notes

This stunning species is now much more readily available than it once was. There are over a dozen morphs available, including "Dehane", "Moliwe", "Kienke", "Lo…

References

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