Kribensis

[Griz]

I have an empty 15 gal tank and I'm considering a pair of Kribs for it. Tank dimensions are 24x12x12. Recomendations on the 'net are generally 15-20 gal but rarely do they mention tank dimensions. (Something I feel is a more important number with cichlids) This would be a species tank, appropriately set up for them. If you have experience in keeping kribs, I would like to hear your opinion.

 

[The-Wolf]

that tank is fine for a pair of kribs.
you may wish to have a few dithers to encourage them to spawn
and remove the dithers when they have fry.

I have used danios in the past, but catching them can be a pain.
I now use dawn tetras.

 

[Griz]

Thanks Wolf, I was hoping that this would work out. I have an empty 20 gal, but it has the same footprint as the 15gal. (24"x12") I'm guessing that there would be no real advantage to using the 20gal?

I saw some very nice kribs yesterday while searching out Multies for my shell-dweller tank. That tank has been ready for fish for several weeks now and I'm having one heck of a time locating some. MTS is definitely taking hold of me!

Do you know of any small west-African fish from similar waters that would work as dithers for Kribs?

 

[The-Wolf]

not sure what is available for you
here is a lst of all freshwater fish from nigeria
http/www.fishbase.org/Country/CountryRes...roup=freshwater

it would seem that platies and guppies are found there
also some of the lampeye species, but they maybe seen as food by the kribs

longfin tetras would seem good, but not adult ones as they are 12cm
http/filaman.ifm-geomar.de/Country/Count...ies=longipinnis

HTH

 

[Griz]

Outstanding info from you, as always!

Thanks Wolf