Common Name Kribensis

Other Common Names Purple Cichlid, Dwarf Rainbow Cichlid

Scientific Name Pelvicachromis pulcher

Family Cichlidae

Community Semi-Aggressive

Class Cichlids

Temperature 78ºF

Swimming Range Bottom

Adult Length 3-4 inches

Feeding Habits Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.

Compatibility A peaceful and territorial, may be aggressive during spawning.

Habitat Africa: Densely decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.

Breeding The male has pointed anal and dorsal fins. Female has deeper purple color on her body. During spawning 200-300 eggs can be produced, and both the parents take care of the brood.

Additional Comments Live plants are usually not disturbed even though the fish likes to burrow. They are very sensitive to poor water conditions.