Krib Tank Mates ?

[kylealastairlove]

hi there
been looking into getting a pair of kribensis (hopefully a pair that will breed)
i have a 64l tank and wanted to know suitable fish to keep with them, i wanted some kind of schooling fish in the tank with them if possible? would false harlequin be okay ?
just wondered as i would like to keep agression at a minimum in my tank as i know what kribs can be like when they start breeding

 

[littlenemo]

I put a pair in the other day I have angels neons rams Molly's and cat fish. They are going for my bottom feeder and a ram is missing so think I will be taking them back.

 

[lilfishie]

too big for a 64l tank. i have a pair in a 125l and they rule the bottom apart from 3 decent sized plecs, only other tank mates i have are angels

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

too big for a 64l tank. i have a pair in a 125l and they rule the bottom apart from 3 decent sized plecs, only other tank mates i have are angels

+1

Not only will a 64l not give them room to have a "trial seperation" if they fall out (which often happens), tankmates will have nowhere to escape to when they breed. 3-foot tank minimum for any chance of a harmonious community involving a pair of Kribs.

 

[kylealastairlove]

ah okay well thankyou for your info one day i would love to keep cichlids!

 

[gregswimm]

I added some phantom tetras to mine, and my kirbs just ignore them

edit: I had some cories, but the kribs were always attacking them