How difficult is it to keep Striped kribensis?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Striped kribensis?

The ideal temperature for Striped kribensis is 22〜25℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Striped kribensis get?

Striped kribensis typically reaches Up to about 7 cm SL (7.1 cm SL in FishBase) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Striped kribensis?

Striped kribensis feeds on: Omnivore leaning to meaty foods (frozen/live foods and prepared foods). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Striped kribensis?

The price of Striped kribensis varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Striped kribensis

Intermediate

Pelvicachromis taeniatus

A small West African Pelvicachromis. Males show a white-to-yellow upper caudal fin dotted with black; both sexes are colourful, and pairs spawn in caves and guard their fry together.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

22〜25℃

Size

Up to about 7 cm SL (7.1 cm SL in FishBase)

Diet

Omnivore leaning to meaty foods (frozen/live foods and prepared foods)

About

Pelvicachromis taeniatus is a small cichlid that, according to FishBase, occurs in freshwater coastal areas from eastern Benin to Nigeria, including the Niger Delta, and reaches about 7.1 cm standard length. Males are distinguished from congeners by a white-to-yellow upper caudal fin with black dots and a black-edged lower half. A 2014 revision reassigned fish reported from Cameroon and Bioko to the related P. kribensis, so strains sold under Cameroonian locality names such as 'Lobe', 'Moliwe' or 'Dehane' now belong to P. kribensis; P. taeniatus in the strict sense covers Nigerian forms such as 'Nigeria Red'. Buyers should check which locality and scientific name a fish is sold under. It lives in slow forest streams; in aquaria pairs spawn on the roof or walls of a cave, the female tending the eggs while the male guards the territory. Hobbyists keep locality strains separate to avoid crossing them. In Japan it appears in specialist shops as pairs labelled with a locality.

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Size of the Striped kribensis

The Striped kribensis grows to Up to about 7 cm SL (7.1 cm SL in FishBase).

Temperature & humidity for the Striped kribensis

The ideal temperature for the Striped kribensis is 22〜25℃.

Basic Info

Origin

West Africa (coastal eastern Benin to Nigeria)

Size

Up to about 7 cm SL (7.1 cm SL in FishBase)

Temperature

22〜25℃

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Pelvicachromis taeniatus (Boulenger, 1901)

Synonyms: Pelmatochromis calliptera Pellegrin, 1929, Pelmatochromis klugei Meinken, 1960, Pelmatochromis kribensis calliptera Pellegrin, 1929, Pelmatochromis kribensis klugei Meinken, 1960, Pelmatochromis pulcher klugei Meinken, 1960, Pelmatochromis taeniatus Boulenger, 1901, Pelmatochromis taeniatus klugei Meinken, 1960

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Not listed in the CITES Appendices (checked on Species+). Not designated under Japan's Invasive Alien Species Act, nor on the Ministry of the Environment's list of invasive alien species. Never release aquarium fish into the wild.

Sources: Species+ (CITES) / FishBase

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.