Kribs and rams

[Byron]

Would 2 Kribs and 1 species of dither work better?

No because one will presumably be male and it gets too large for this tank.

Ph 7.0 gh 9

Is the GH in degrees, or ppm? As 9 dH or 9 ppm (ppm = mg/l).

 

[DonC]

No because one will presumably be male and it gets too large for this tank.



Is the GH in degrees, or ppm? As 9 dH or 9 ppm (ppm = mg/l).

Thanks so frustrating trying to figure this out some of the sources say a krib or pair can go in a 29 and some say no. I love those fish and had a 20 g and didn’t want to go with that so I scraped together a 29 figuring it would work but now l am not sure

 

[GaryE]

I would and have successfully kept kribs in a 29. I've kept them well in a 20. Yes, this small fish can hold a 3m sq territory in nature, but it doesn't have to. I said that to illustrate the problems in sharing with another bottom dweller.

A 'rule' I made up and follow is to take the adult size of the fish and multiply it by 8. That is a guideline for the front glass width for a West African or South American dwarf Cichlid tank.

You could have 2 upper level fish species - my issue was the eventual size of tiger barbs. They would do fine in a group of 6 if the tank were twice that size, and better in a group of 10. But I feel it's important to assume you'll be good at this, and so, the fish will grow to their maximum size. If they do, then it gets a wee bit crowded in there.

Pelvicachromis pulcher, the kribensis, is a generalist. It's happy in water from soft to moderately hard, and thrives in a pH ranging from 6 to 7.8.

 

[DonC]

I would and have successfully kept kribs in a 29. I've kept them well in a 20. Yes, this small fish can hold a 3m sq territory in nature, but it doesn't have to. I said that to illustrate the problems in sharing with another bottom dweller.

A 'rule' I made up and follow is to take the adult size of the fish and multiply it by 8. That is a guideline for the front glass width for a West African or South American dwarf Cichlid tank.

You could have 2 upper level fish species - my issue was the eventual size of tiger barbs. They would do fine in a group of 6 if the tank were twice that size, and better in a group of 10. But I feel it's important to assume you'll be good at this, and so, the fish will grow to their maximum size. If they do, then it gets a wee bit crowded in there.

Pelvicachromis pulcher, the kribensis, is a generalist. It's happy in water from soft to moderately hard, and thrives in a pH ranging from 6 to 7.8.

Thanks for the info

 

[GaryE]

You'll notice different advice from different people on any forum - we disagree respectfully, and often have different experience and approaches behind us. It's possible for both views to be right, and you could be stuck deciding your own approach from two that would work.

 

[Byron]

Just to clear up the confusion...I was taking Gary's advice but may have misunderstood the reality.

 

[DonC]

You'll notice different advice from different people on any forum - we disagree respectfully, and often have different experience and approaches behind us. It's possible for both views to be right, and you could be stuck deciding your own approach from two that would work.

I am star

You'll notice different advice from different people on any forum - we disagree respectfully, and often have different experience and approaches behind us. It's possible for both views to be right, and you could be stuck deciding your own approach from two that would work.

yes as a newcomer l am realizing that and I do respect all views especially contradicting ones sometimes thats the best way to learn

 

[DonC]

I would and have successfully kept kribs in a 29. I've kept them well in a 20. Yes, this small fish can hold a 3m sq territory in nature, but it doesn't have to. I said that to illustrate the problems in sharing with another bottom dweller.

A 'rule' I made up and follow is to take the adult size of the fish and multiply it by 8. That is a guideline for the front glass width for a West African or South American dwarf Cichlid tank.

You could have 2 upper level fish species - my issue was the eventual size of tiger barbs. They would do fine in a group of 6 if the tank were twice that size, and better in a group of 10. But I feel it's important to assume you'll be good at this, and so, the fish will grow to their maximum size. If they do, then it gets a wee bit crowded in there.

Pelvicachromis pulcher, the kribensis, is a generalist. It's happy in water from soft to moderately hard, and thrives in a pH ranging from 6 to 7.8.

Thanks great info any recommendations on colorful tank mates mid to top level

 

[kribensis12]

As others stated, no-go on Kribs and Rams. I suspect in a fight the Krib would win but in that situation no one really wins...

Tank mates: Anything that is not a cichlid or a bottom dweller (within reason). I have found that Lemon Tetras look good with kribs in my opinion.

I'll PM you, but I have been breeding and selling P. Kribensis "Moliwe" which is a gorgeous color variant. They are F1 (parents are wild caught). Very hardy, beautiful and good with a variety of water conditions.

P.S. In the wild, some kribensis can be found in brackish water!

 

[DonC]

As others stated, no-go on Kribs and Rams. I suspect in a fight the Krib would win but in that situation no one really wins...

Tank mates: Anything that is not a cichlid or a bottom dweller (within reason). I have found that Lemon Tetras look good with kribs in my opinion.

I'll PM you, but I have been breeding and selling P. Kribensis "Moliwe" which is a gorgeous color variant. They are F1 (parents are wild caught). Very hardy, beautiful and good with a variety of water conditions.

P.S. In the wild, some kribensis can be found in brackish water!

Sounds good l will get in touch with you pm when I get closer to having the tank ready
Thanks