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I'm a bit concerned that the water change you did 9 hours ago might not have been enough to make a big difference, did you do a big one, like more than 75% of the tank, or was it smaller, I'm thinking the more the better, like 95% would be ideal, just enough to cover the fish on the floor of the ...

By Danios I'm assuming you mean Zebra or Leopards. They're probably your safest bet from the fish you've got, as they'll stick to the surface, especially if you create a strong current up there. They're also pretty fast, which should help them avoid any aggression from the Krib.

If you do decide to ...

I think you're asking the wrong person, I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my solitary Krib. As for tankmates, I've been warned off smaller fish like platies, and I've already learned the hard way about mixing her with them. I'm considering bigger, more robust fish that can hold their ...

I'm curious what other tankmates you've got with the female Krib, aside from the Platies.

If you're looking for a dwarf cichlid that'll take care of snails, I'd recommend Steatocranus casuarius - they've got a real taste for them. I found this out the hard way when I saw one of mine going after a ...

You'll find some species in general pet stores, but for a wider selection, it's specialist shops like Mikes Rifts in the UK that really deliver, and they do postal orders too.

It really depends on your vision for the tank. You could go for a variety of dwarf cichlids, but if you're thinking of more feisty species like Kribs or Steatocranus, you'll want to keep the stocking levels low. A decent-sized school of ditherfish would be a good idea.

Alternatively, you could try ...

Blimey, I think my Kribs are on the verge of breeding. Look what's changed overnight.

That cave is barely visible now.

Female's looking quite keen.


Male (new guy, arrived Tuesday) is already making moves.

As I said, I only got him on Tuesday, and they've bonded instantly. Both are proven ...

I've been thinking of some other options for the 29g tank. How about trying to breed some of those catfish, like Lophiobagrus or Phyllonemus? They're pretty interesting and not as common as some other species. Alternatively, I've always been fascinated by the Tanganyikan Mud Cichlids, they're really ...

The shy behaviour you're witnessing in your Kribs is pretty typical of dwarf cichlids, they often rely on the presence of "dither" tankmates to feel secure enough to venture out and be seen. I've had experience with Steatocranus spp. cichlids, which, despite being from similar waters as Kribs ...

Honestly, I think it's not the best idea to mix cories with your cichlids. Instead, consider Synodontis species from the Rift Valley lakes, like petricola or lucipinnis - they'd be a better fit. Also, multipunctata and njasse, the latter being the only Malawi syno I'm aware of, could work well too.