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strawman1985 Sergeant 1st Class


Posts: 229 Location: Asheboro, NC Favorite Fish:: Jack Dempsey...Red Tail Shark... Severum... Raphael Cat...Cardinals
 | Subject: kribs 9/21/2010, 6:15 pm | |
| I have a male and female kribensis, when I 1st got them they seemed to get along great. When I got home tonite though I noticed that she was chasing him anytime she saw him. Should I be concerned? |
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elfwolfe Chief Wrnt. Off. 2


Posts: 380 Location: San Antonio, TX Favorite Fish:: graduating from community fish to aggressive fish (cichlids), but will always have a soft spot for my krbs and betta's.
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 6:31 pm | |
| you sure its a male and female? and how long have you had them?
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strawman1985 Sergeant 1st Class


Posts: 229 Location: Asheboro, NC Favorite Fish:: Jack Dempsey...Red Tail Shark... Severum... Raphael Cat...Cardinals
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 6:39 pm | |
| they are.. got them on sunday. The female is much brigter..the males tom fin is longer and they are the same size |
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strawman1985 Sergeant 1st Class


Posts: 229 Location: Asheboro, NC Favorite Fish:: Jack Dempsey...Red Tail Shark... Severum... Raphael Cat...Cardinals
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 7:26 pm | |
| ok so im not sure...they could both be females I guess |
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elfwolfe Chief Wrnt. Off. 2


Posts: 380 Location: San Antonio, TX Favorite Fish:: graduating from community fish to aggressive fish (cichlids), but will always have a soft spot for my krbs and betta's.
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 7:32 pm | |
| normally it is the male who gets the bright rosey belly |
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strawman1985 Sergeant 1st Class


Posts: 229 Location: Asheboro, NC Favorite Fish:: Jack Dempsey...Red Tail Shark... Severum... Raphael Cat...Cardinals
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 7:34 pm | |
| well the other isnt very bright at all.. they look diff but not enough to be able to tell.. Guess I need to wait it out? |
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elfwolfe Chief Wrnt. Off. 2


Posts: 380 Location: San Antonio, TX Favorite Fish:: graduating from community fish to aggressive fish (cichlids), but will always have a soft spot for my krbs and betta's.
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 8:12 pm | |
| thats what I would do, just keep an eye on them to make sure one is not getting to beaten up, chances are right now they are just figuring out where each others territories are. |
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strawman1985 Sergeant 1st Class


Posts: 229 Location: Asheboro, NC Favorite Fish:: Jack Dempsey...Red Tail Shark... Severum... Raphael Cat...Cardinals
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 8:14 pm | |
| thanks for the advice.. im gettin some more plants this week so the territories will be getting rearranged.. and there are lots of other fish in the tank to so the other one can kinda hide and be ok and come out and not be seen |
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elfwolfe Chief Wrnt. Off. 2


Posts: 380 Location: San Antonio, TX Favorite Fish:: graduating from community fish to aggressive fish (cichlids), but will always have a soft spot for my krbs and betta's.
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 8:18 pm | |
| yep, thats what I do when I have more than 1 (normally I do have more than 1, but the second one didnt make it past QT, so after I move and get set back up, I will be getting more). |
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strawman1985 Sergeant 1st Class


Posts: 229 Location: Asheboro, NC Favorite Fish:: Jack Dempsey...Red Tail Shark... Severum... Raphael Cat...Cardinals
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 8:29 pm | |
| if they both are female should i add a male and keep both or add a male and remove a female |
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elfwolfe Chief Wrnt. Off. 2


Posts: 380 Location: San Antonio, TX Favorite Fish:: graduating from community fish to aggressive fish (cichlids), but will always have a soft spot for my krbs and betta's.
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 8:44 pm | |
| Some info I dug up http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/africansgeneral/p/kribensis2.htmSelecting a Pair:
Selecting a Pair: If you wish to breed P. pulcher, finding an established nesting pair makes the relatively simple process. However, you can select your own pair, as they are relatively easy to sex. Choose young specimens that are healthy and robust. P. pulcher reaches sexual maturity is as little as six months (females mature faster than males), so make inquiries - often the store owner knows the age of the fish. Females have shorter rounded fins and a broad yellow band across the top of the dorsal fin, are smaller than the males, and have a more rounded belly that is bright red/purple when they are ready to spawn. Males are longer and thinner with fins that end in distinct points. They are less brilliantly colored than the females, especially the belly. Take care to get the same species of fish. There are several closely related species that may look similar, they will not spawn with each other. Once a pair has been established do not introduce another fish into the tank. Males will invariably fight, and even two females will quarrel for the attention of the male. |
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strawman1985 Sergeant 1st Class


Posts: 229 Location: Asheboro, NC Favorite Fish:: Jack Dempsey...Red Tail Shark... Severum... Raphael Cat...Cardinals
 | Subject: Re: kribs 9/21/2010, 8:46 pm | |
| good information..thanks! |
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