Kribensis Tank Mates & Compatibility

Kribensis

Pelvicachromis pulcher

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)

Adult Size10 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level

StockingSolo or group

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Kribensis & African Butterfly Cichlid

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Kribensis & African Butterfly Fish

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Kribensis & African Jewel Cichlid

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Kribensis & African Lungfish

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Kribensis & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Kribensis & Amano Shrimp

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Kribensis & Amazon Leaf Fish

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Kribensis & Amazon Puffer

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Kribensis & Apple Snail

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Kribensis & Assassin Snail

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Kribensis & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Kribensis & Bala Shark

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Kribensis & Bamboo Shrimp

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Kribensis & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Kribensis & Beckford's Pencilfish

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Kribensis & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Kribensis & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Kribensis & Black Ghost Knifefish

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Kribensis & Black Neon Tetra

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Kribensis & Black Pacu

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Kribensis & Black Skirt Tetra

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Kribensis & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Kribensis & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Kribensis & Blind Cave Tetra

Pelvicachromis pulcher · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Kribensis: Semi-AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful