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nutrition for breeding kribs
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:21 am
by floralyn
I've got a pair of yellow finned Kribs, not sure the exact type, and they've spawned once but ended up eating the eggs. I'm looking for the best foods to feed them to encourage more spawns. My tank's at 80 degrees and all the breeding parameters are good. What foods would you recommend to get them spawning regularly? Also, I've got them in a 20g, but I was curious - could they thrive in a 10g? Not planning on downgrading, just wondering.
Re: nutrition for breeding kribs
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:41 pm
by oakleyride
I'd recommend feeding them live blackworms, frozen bloodworms, and brine shrimp for a nutritious diet. A good quality cichlid flake or pellet is also essential. I personally like to add a bit of spirulina flake to my fish's meals, including these guys. As for tank size, I've had a pair of Kribs in a ten-gallon before, but to be honest, it's not ideal. Whatever tank you decide to keep them in, make sure there are plenty of hiding spots for the female - you know, just in case the male gets a bit aggressive.
Re: nutrition for breeding kribs
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:04 pm
by floralyn
oakleyride wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:41 pm
I'd recommend feeding them live blackworms, frozen bloodworms, and brine shrimp for a nutritious diet. A good quality cichlid flake or pellet is also essential. I personally like to add a bit of spirulina flake to my fish's meals, including these guys. As for tank size, I've had a pair of Kribs in a ten-gallon before, but to be honest, it's not ideal. Whatever tank you decide to keep them in, make sure there are plenty of hiding spots for the female - you know, just in case the male gets a bit aggressive.
I've already got live blackworms on the way, actually needed them anyway. I've got the caves and all that covered. How long does it usually take for them to spawn again? They're currently on twice a day feedings of bloodworms and tetracolor mix.
Re: nutrition for breeding kribs
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:20 pm
by oakleyride
Within a week or two, you can expect them to spawn again if you remove the eggs.
Re: nutrition for breeding kribs
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:21 pm
by floralyn
I appreciate the advice, thanks for the help
Re: nutrition for breeding kribs
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:58 pm
by zenora
Just wanted to update - my female's getting ready to spawn again, it's been 3 weeks since the last batch.
Re: nutrition for breeding kribs
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:15 am
by floralyn
Thanks, I'm gonna keep that in mind. 18 days between spawns for me. Thinking of trying Nurtafin or Max, maybe that'll speed things up.