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I agree with coltin, that's a male Pelvicachromis Pulcher for sure. He does look stressed from the move, which isn't surprising - I've found kribs can be pretty sensitive to changes in their environment. My own experience with them is that they take a little time to settle in, usually a couple of ...

You've got 2 females, I'm afraid - all that bullying is a dead giveaway. A male's pelvic fins should be light to dark blue, never a hint of purple or red. That's just not how it goes.

That's a beautiful female Kribensis you've got there. When you introduce the new male, I'd recommend rearranging the tank a bit. Females can be quite territorial and will fiercely defend their space, even from a potential mate.

I've been in your shoes, had a tough time with my own tank. I managed to get rid of the algae issue for now. I'm crossing my fingers it stays that way. For you, I'm thinking it might be something similar, maybe bacteria or algae that's reached a toxic level. I wish you the best of luck, hopefully it ...

I had a similar issue a few months back, LPS were the first to go down. I couldn't keep any alive for more than a week. Ended up being the start of a dinoflagellate outbreak. I'd recommend checking for bacterial issues, throw in a polyfilter to rule out heavy metals, and if that doesn't do the trick ...

Kribensis are pretty easy to sex once you get the hang of it. It's not just one thing that gives it away, it's a combination of traits. For me, here's what works:

Males have a more streamlined body, and their pectoral and anal fins are usually a blue color. The black stripe running along their side ...

Those peacocks you've got are stunning - I can see why you'd think they're juiced, the colors are so vibrant. I'd definitely consider reaching out to the seller for more info on that "Special food" he's peddling. Ask him to share a breakdown of the ingredients, see if there's anything suspicious in ...

I agree with creekdwlr, some of those plants, like Riccia and the Green Ozelot Sword, seem a bit delicate for a cichlid tank.

I'm on board with this list. A few of these plants seem kinda delicate, but I guess that's part of the challenge, right?

They're naturally quite timid, so it's not unusual for them to be a bit nervous. I think with time and patience, they'll become more confident in their surroundings.