Rainbow krib
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Cichlidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-27 °C
pH
5-8
Size
11 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank80 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginAfrica
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Pelvicachromis pulcher requires a tank size of at least 80L with temperatures between 24.0-27.0°C and pH levels of 5.0-8.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (12)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Biajaca Nandopsis tetracanthus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher var. Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue streak hap Labidochromis caeruleus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluegray mbuna Melanochromis johannii Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Chessboard cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Cockatoo cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Fasciatus Shell Dweller Altolamprologus fasciatus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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