Krobia xinguensis
Original price was: ₹1,300.00.₹1,250.00Current price is: ₹1,250.00.
Krobia xinguensis: These tan-striped fish have lovely red scales that follow their lateral line from the cheeks to their caudal fin. It comes from the Xingu River in Brazil, where they are found. They like shallow, clear water with moderate flow rates and occasionally driftwood and vegetation.
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Krobia xinguensis: This stunning relative of the Aequidens is the ideal cichlid for beginners.
There are very few other species of cichlid that are as tranquil. In addition, the animals are dwarf cichlids of less than 10 centimeters in length and have very attractive colors. This is true, at least for wild specimens; older aquarium fish may grow larger.
Typical open brooders with a parent family are K. xinguensis.
I. Size
- Average Adult Size: 3-4 inches
- Maximum Adult Size: 12cm
- Swimming Level: bottom third of the aquarium
II. You would love the fish because…
is a rare, medium-sized dwarf cichlid from Brazil’s Rio Xingu. It lives in shallow, clear water with a moderate flow.
They are tough and colorful in the aquarium, and the adults develop bright red coloring around their faces.
Although they are relatively calm for a cichlid, they may be aggressive toward conspecifics or species that look similar to them.
A small, tranquil species that thrives in mixed communities.
These will have striking orange/red scribbles on their faces as they get older, and their bodies will be blue/green with more orange/red blotches.
The EU-bred Rio Xingu stock’s 2″-2.5″ juveniles have begun to exhibit adult color and pattern and are ready to ship!
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
- Recommended: 2
- Overall hostility: Peaceful
- Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
- Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful
IV. Species compatibility
- Green Severum
- Threadfin Acara
- Spotted Sailfin Pleco.
V. How to feed this species?
Krobia xinguensis will not have much of a difference in this. As a result, you can feed them a variety of foods in the aquarium. Flaked, granulated, frozen, or live vegetables are all examples. As is the case with the majority of fish species, they are not fussy and require a variety of foods to maintain their health.
Recommended food:
- Hikari Sinking Cichlid Excel Pellet
- Hikari USA Inc Cichlid Gold 2OZ Mini Pellet
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| Weight | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Tank size | 20 gallons |
| Special Diet | flakes, granulate, vegetables, frozen or live food. |
| Native To | Brazil |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Max water Temp | 28° C |
| Min Water Temp | 24° C |
| pH Max | 7.5 |
| pH Min | 5.0 |
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