Moliwe Krib (Pelvicachromis taeniatus 'Moliwe')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePelvicachromis taeniatus 'Moliwe'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asTaeniatus Moliwe, Moliwe Striped Krib

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size3.5 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-81°F, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 3-10 dGH

Appearance

A taeniatus locale form with a yellow-bellied female that turns intense magenta when spawning and a male with red-and-yellow tail spotting characteristic of the Moliwe population.

Difficulty and care for the Moliwe Krib

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Cameroon (Moliwe)

Keeper notes

Cave-spawning pair; defends a breeding cave when in condition. Do not mix different taeniatus locale forms, which interbreed.

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