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Cherry Belly Cichlid
⚠️ Level: Medium — a colourful, relatively peaceful dwarf cichlid.
The Kribensis Cichlid (Pelvicachromis Pulcher) owes its name to the female's distinctive, cherry-red belly colour. A relatively peaceful West African cichlid that thrives in a calm aquarium.
🐠 Animal specifications
| Max. length | ±10 cm |
| Temperature | 24–28°C |
| pH | 5.0–7.5 |
| Min. aquarium length | 100+ cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Housing | Pair |
| Breeding behaviour | Cave spawner |
| Origin | Africa |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Medium |
🏪 Collection & warranty
- Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal will not be shipped
- Feel free to inspect the fish carefully in the store upon collection
- Feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition upon collection
✂️ Care
Keep as a pair in a calm, well-planted aquarium of at least 100 cm. Provide plenty of caves, pots, or tubes — as a cave spawner, this cichlid needs these for breeding.
🐠 Combination tip
Relatively peaceful for a cichlid and can be combined with other calm West African species or peaceful community fish.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where does the name come from?
The female's distinctive, cherry-red belly colour gives this cichlid its name.
What is the breeding behaviour of this fish?
This cichlid is a cave spawner — provide pots, tubes, or other caves for them to breed in.
Is this fish suitable for a community aquarium?
Relatively peaceful, and suitable for combining with other calm species.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
