Species profile
Kribensis Hybrid
Pelvicachromis hybrid
Semi aggressive
Easy care
80 L minimum aquarium
6–10 cm adult size
Mid bottom
Can be kept singly
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Generic Pelvicachromis-hybrid care only. Exact adult size, colour, aggression and breeding traits can vary with parentage.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
24–27 °C
pH
6–7.5
GH
3–12 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Can be kept singly
Tank zone
Mid bottom
Territory level
Moderate
Predation risk
Tiny fry
Bioload factor
1.6
Treat as a territorial dwarf cichlid, especially when paired/spawning. Provide caves, sand, cover and clear sight breaks.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
Yes
Digs substrate
Yes
Jump risk
Low
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
80 L
Minimum footprint
80 × 35 cm
Alternative names
Kribensis Hybrid, Pelvicachromis hybrid, Krib Hybrid
Native range
Captive hybrid of unresolved Pelvicachromis parentage; no precise wild range can be assigned.
Natural habitat
Generic West African dwarf-cichlid style housing: fine substrate, caves, wood/plants, gentle filtration and defined territories.
Diet & feeding
Varied omnivorous dwarf-cichlid diet with quality prepared food plus small frozen/live invertebrates.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Parentage-dependent. Do not rely on species-specific colour cues; breeding tubes and confirmed spawning behaviour are safer.
Breeding
If fertile, cave spawning with biparental brood care is likely for Pelvicachromis-derived hybrids, but exact behaviour cannot be guaranteed.