I want to keep one krib

BettasRFriends · 03-18-2005, 05:39 PM

I recently acquired a 5 gallon six-sided tall glass tank from a friend of mine. It did not come with anything but i have a 23watt flourscent and heater tat remains at 82F. I plan to keep plants (java fern and some others) with sand substrate. Can i keep one krib in it? I'm thinking of a female since they're smaller in size. I also have a corner filter.

shev · 03-18-2005, 05:49 PM

i wouldn't. a 5 gallon is too small, and females get larger than males.

Lisachromis · 03-18-2005, 08:49 PM

Actually, males get larger than the females. Females get a nice pink/red belly when mature so personally, I'd go with a female. One krib in a 5 gallon tank is fine as long as there is no other fish in with it. I think it would make a nice display.

fishfreaks · 03-18-2005, 08:53 PM

i thought the females get smaller then the males

BettasRFriends · 03-18-2005, 09:51 PM

I too thought females were smaller than males (males i heard reaches 3-4 inches).

shev · 03-18-2005, 10:11 PM

I guess youre right.

I still think 5 gallons is a tad on the small size, I have a couple in a 20 gallon that seem much too large for a 5

Thunderkiss · 03-19-2005, 09:08 AM

Females are very noticeably smaller than males. also some very different morphology too, if 2 are together of the opposite sex it is very easy to distinguish the 2. One is fine in the right confines. They are generally fairly hardy, altho 5 gallons is a pittance of what i would do, but if you dot your I's and cross your T's it would be adequate, altho just barely.

Damon · 03-19-2005, 10:32 AM

I would just get 2 or 3 shell dwellers for your 5 gallon. Neat little fish.

Lisachromis · 03-19-2005, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Simpte @ Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:32 am

I would just get 2 or 3 shell dwellers for your 5 gallon. ****Neat little fish.

I'd consider 2-3 shelldwellers in a 5 gallon as too many fish. In a 10 I'd think most shelldwellers would be great though.

03-18-2005, 05:39 PM	#1
BettasRFriends Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17	I want to keep one krib I recently acquired a 5 gallon six-sided tall glass tank from a friend of mine. It did not come with anything but i have a 23watt flourscent and heater tat remains at 82F. I plan to keep plants (java fern and some others) with sand substrate. Can i keep one krib in it? I'm thinking of a female since they're smaller in size. I also have a corner filter.

03-18-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 20 Posts: 1,591	Re: I want to keep one krib i wouldn't. a 5 gallon is too small, and females get larger than males.

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Lisachromis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 280	Actually, males get larger than the females. Females get a nice pink/red belly when mature so personally, I'd go with a female. One krib in a 5 gallon tank is fine as long as there is no other fish in with it. I think it would make a nice display. __________________ Lisa's Lair Cichlid Room Companion

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03-18-2005, 10:11 PM	#6
shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 20 Posts: 1,591	Re: I want to keep one krib I guess youre right. I still think 5 gallons is a tad on the small size, I have a couple in a 20 gallon that seem much too large for a 5

03-19-2005, 09:08 AM	#7
Thunderkiss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 376	Re: I want to keep one krib Females are very noticeably smaller than males. also some very different morphology too, if 2 are together of the opposite sex it is very easy to distinguish the 2. One is fine in the right confines. They are generally fairly hardy, altho 5 gallons is a pittance of what i would do, but if you dot your I's and cross your T's it would be adequate, altho just barely.

03-19-2005, 10:32 AM	#8
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	Re: I want to keep one krib I would just get 2 or 3 shell dwellers for your 5 gallon. Neat little fish. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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