The Kribensis Cichlid is known only from Cameroon. They require a large tank 3ft+ predominately scaped to resemble their natural habitat or dense water-logged branches and rocky structures with plenty of room to explore and hide. Crushed coral substrate is often recommended to buffer water however, best colouration and security is achieved with a darker substrate. We do not recommend active substrates like Fluval Stratum as Cichlid’s are known for disturbing the substrate whilst scavenging.
These moderately aggressive Cichlids are best kept in a well-maintained aquarium with plenty of cover. Found around waterlogged wood in the wild and less aggressive than many mbuna. They do best as pairs in community tanks however, extra room should be allowed as they can be aggressive during breeding.
Tank requirements: Lots of hiding spaces, soft substrate, high water flow and oxygenation.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24 - 28 Celsius
PH: 5.0 - 8.0 PH
Carbonate Hardness: 5 - 20 DKH
General Hardness: 5 - 25 GDH
The Kribensis Cichlid is known only from Cameroon. They require a large tank 3ft+ predominately scaped to resemble their natural habitat or dense water-logged branches and rocky structures with plenty of room to explore and hide. Crushed coral substrate is often recommended to buffer water however, best colouration and security is achieved with a darker substrate. We do not recommend active substrates like Fluval Stratum as Cichlid’s are known for disturbing the substrate whilst scavenging.
These moderately aggressive Cichlids are best kept in a well-maintained aquarium with plenty of cover. Found around waterlogged wood in the wild and less aggressive than many mbuna. They do best as pairs in community tanks however, extra room should be allowed as they can be aggressive during breeding.
Tank requirements: Lots of hiding spaces, soft substrate, high water flow and oxygenation.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24 - 28 Celsius
PH: 5.0 - 8.0 PH
Carbonate Hardness: 5 - 20 DKH
General Hardness: 5 - 25 GDH
