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Pelvicachromis kribensis (African dwarf cichlid)
Colourful, peaceful and easy to keep fish, ideal for beginners
Pelvicachromis kribensis is a dwarf cichlid from West Africa renowned for its bright colours and parental behaviour. It adapts well to calm community aquariums.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
Territorial when breeding but generally peaceful. Should be kept in pairs in an aquarium of at least 80 L with plenty of hiding places and plants. Compatible with small, calm characids.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 24-27°C
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- GH: 3-12 °dGH
- KH: 2-8 °KH
- Minimum volume: 80 L
3. Diet
Omnivore: accepts dry, live and frozen food. See our selection of foods.
4. Technical characteristics
| Scientific name | Pelvicachromis kribensis |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 8-10 cm |
| Origin | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon) |
| Temperature | 24-27 °C |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Behaviour | Calm, territorial when breeding |
| Living zone | Bottom / environment |
| Life expectancy | 5-8 years |
7. Delivery & quality
The fish are shipped with care in suitable insulated packaging. Secure delivery via France Express or collection at Sombreffe.
France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the delivery department, for arrival between Tuesday and Thursday.
Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Cichlidés
- nom latin
- Pelvicachromis Kribensis 3,5-4,5cm
- Famille Biotope
- Cichlidae / Afrique de l’Ouest
- Taille adulte
- 10 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 100 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond / milieu
- Comportement
- Territorial en période de reproduction
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore (granulés, vers, algues)
- Température
- 24–27 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- GH
- 3–12 °dGH
- KH
- 2–8 °dKH
- Origine géographique
- Nigeria, Cameroun
- Reproduction
- Ovipare (ponte sur support)
- Espérance de vie
- 5–7 ans
- Sexe
- Mâle plus coloré
- Niveau de difficulté
- Facile
- Compatibilité
- Cichlidés africains calmes
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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