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Name
Scientific name
Wallaceochromis humilis
Described by
Authority Boulenger, Year 1916, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Yellow Kribensis
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The yellow kribensis, Pelvicachromis humilis, is a cichlid from Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, and the largest known species in its genu…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
125mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
5–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea.
Habitat
Slow-moving rivers and tributaries that are rich in oxygen.
Aquarium size
48" x 12" x 12" (120x30x30cm) - 110 litres 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: 24 – 27 °C pH: 5.0-7.0 Hardness: 5-12°H
Diet
Live and frozen foods should comprise a large proportion of the diet. Dried foods are also accepted. Ensure the fish receive some vegetable matter as part of t…
Behaviour and compatibility
It is more robust than most of its congeners but still does not do well with very vigorous or large species. Good tankmates include larger Alestiid tetras, Lor…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish are larger than females and develop pointed dorsal and anal fins. Females are rounder-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Not as easy as some others in the genus. 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 y…
Notes
A rare species in the hobby, P. humilis is also the largest known species in the genus. Several morphs are available, including "Guinea" and "Liberia red". Som…
References
References
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