Just Got Some Pelvicachromis Subocellatus

[LolaLouie]

As per title.. I did a tonne of research on them but to be honest there's very little on the web about them!

They're also not nearly as beautiful as the pics on the web but perhaps they haven't yet coloured up.

Anyway main thing different from Kribs is they're VERY shy and non-aggressive.. so far!

Just wondering if anyone has any (also known as yellow cheeked kribs) and has any advice or tips?!?

Thanks!

 

[kribensis12]

Same care as regular's

Temp: i'd go with 80 degree's
Food: theyll eat anything, but BS is good for conditioning
Water: They hardy, adn not too particular
Breeding: just like other kribs
Sexing: Same as other kribs

Thats about it. Ohhh, they arent aggressive yet, but you just wait! There just as aggressive as regular kribs.

 

[LolaLouie]

Thanks for that.. maybe they just need to settle in before the aggression starts but right now they're like little puppy dogs.

By the way do you know if regular kribs and yellow cheek kribs can spawn because my female krib is flirting with my male yellow cheek constantly and chasing the female away?!

Also given that they're about 3-4 inches long do you think they will develop more colour because to be honest i was a little dissappointed about how dull they are but have wanted a pair for so long that i bought them anyway?

Thanks again!

 

[kribensis12]

They should color up more. Yes they can breed together. They are virually the same fish b/w different colors.