Kribs (kribensis Cichlid)

[arbitrarynonsense]

I have four tropical fish tanks. We currently made added a Krib to our 30 gallon tank. In it we have 3 Giant Danios, 2 Dwarf Gouramis, 2 Siamese Algea Eaters, 1 Blue Mystery Snail, & 1 Gold Mystery Snail. Then of course now the Krib we added.

My question is, does that Krib need another of its own kind to be happy? The pet shop said it doesn't, but some articles online says it does. I have called ALL the pet stores and fish stores in my area and they are all out of Kribs, and said they often are.

Why are they SO popular and in demand? Also, will my Krib be happy without another Krib?

Thanks in advance!

 

[kribensis12]

First it depends on if it is male and female. And second of all they are a social fish( social with their mate, and when juvies, everyone). Plus, never put gourami's in with kribs unless you want to have dead gourami's. Kribs are cave spawners, so they need flower pots or somthing similar. Kribensis breed to readily so if you decide to get another( most times it has to be of opposite sex) there will be lots of babies after a few tries. They are a cichlid and they do tend to their young until it is time to breed again. Could you post a pic? I could sex it for you or you can do that yourself.