breeding Kribensis

elltho08 · 09-28-2005, 08:57 PM

I also have a pair of kribensis the female is full of eggs and they are both in breeding colouration and i was wondering how do i breed them
Thomas

Ownager2004 · 09-28-2005, 09:56 PM

its best to give them a cave of some sort. That is where they will lay eggs given the opportunity, but if you cant provide a cave on short notice they will lay eggs in other areas. One of the simplest caves(the one i have for my kribs) is made out of one of those small orange clay plant pots. I trimmed it to the dimensions i liked and then made a little V-notch along the rim of the pot. Then i turned it upside down and voila a cave.
Sand is also the best choice for substrate because it allows the female to vary the dimensions of the cave entrance so she can decide wether the male can get in easily or not.

If you cant provide these things just try to make a sheltered area off in a corner with only a small entrance or two if possible. Also try to provide a surface for them to lay eggs on... not gravel...

**Damon** · 09-29-2005, 12:31 PM

google is your friend.
http://www.fishforums.net/lofiversio...p/t105511.html
http://www.justbajan.com/pets/fish/species/krebensis/

dan20rhino · 10-02-2005, 05:57 AM

Easy species to breed just give them a cave, it is best to give them a tank of there own if you are wanting to breed them.

Fish Friend · 10-07-2005, 02:37 PM

hehe..i love to say this..kribs are practically the most easiest egg laying fish to breed!!

Doodles · 10-10-2005, 11:23 AM

They will basically do the work for you. Just let them do the work but a hiding spot like others mentioned is important. If they feel threatened in any way the mom or dad will eat the eggs. If they have a spot to hide and protect the eggs you have a better chance. Try not to poke around or disturb them too much and let nature do the work. Don't be bummed if they eat the eggs this time if it's the first time they spawn, that's normal. As time go on the get to be excellent parents. Then all you have to do if feed them and watch, it's very exciting. They even feed their own babies, mom usually chews it up and spits it at the kind, LOL.
With the eggs,
beige = good fertile eggs
white = bad eggs – mom usually eats the bad eggs.
Good Luck!

Shane T. · 10-22-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish Friend

hehe..i love to say this..kribs are practically the most easiest egg laying fish to breed!!

Except for convicts.

Shane T. · 10-22-2005, 06:20 PM

Can I cross breed a kribensis with an albino one?

Lisachromis · 10-22-2005, 08:00 PM

Yes, however, the fry will only show the regular colouring. If you took the babies and crossed them back, you may get some albinos again depending on whether or not both of the babies carried the gene for it. It's not crossbreeding since they are the same species.

Shane T. · 11-12-2005, 12:56 PM

The kribs laid eggs. The fry are about a week old. How old do they have to be before I can take out the parents? I plan on raising them in a ten gallon. How long till they are old enough to sell?

Georgia Peach · 11-12-2005, 01:53 PM

cool! Glad things worked out!

Fish Friend · 11-15-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane T.

Except for convicts.

Well...yeah lol

09-28-2005, 08:57 PM	#1
elltho08 Thomas Ellaby Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 16	breeding Kribensis I also have a pair of kribensis the female is full of eggs and they are both in breeding colouration and i was wondering how do i breed them Thomas

09-29-2005, 12:31 PM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	google is your friend. http://www.fishforums.net/lofiversio...p/t105511.html http://www.justbajan.com/pets/fish/species/krebensis/ __________________ 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)

10-07-2005, 02:37 PM	#5
Fish Friend Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 234	hehe..i love to say this..kribs are practically the most easiest egg laying fish to breed!! __________________ "Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it." ================================================== 32g:Freshwater Community 10g: Rearing tank soon to be upgraded to a 15g and turned into a nano setup!! -Parky

10-10-2005, 11:23 AM	#6
Doodles Zoo Keeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Age: 30 Posts: 222	They will basically do the work for you. Just let them do the work but a hiding spot like others mentioned is important. If they feel threatened in any way the mom or dad will eat the eggs. If they have a spot to hide and protect the eggs you have a better chance. Try not to poke around or disturb them too much and let nature do the work. Don't be bummed if they eat the eggs this time if it's the first time they spawn, that's normal. As time go on the get to be excellent parents. Then all you have to do if feed them and watch, it's very exciting. They even feed their own babies, mom usually chews it up and spits it at the kind, LOL. With the eggs, beige = good fertile eggs white = bad eggs – mom usually eats the bad eggs. Good Luck! __________________ Tropical Community Tank, Bala Sharks, Two Plecos, 2 Dwarf Puffers, 3 Green Spotted Puffers, 2 Bettas, 2 Clawed Frogs, 3 Dwarf Frogs, 2 Jack Russells & 8 Chinchillas

10-22-2005, 06:20 PM	#8
Shane T. Fishy Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 15 Posts: 23	Can I cross breed a kribensis with an albino one? __________________ 10 gallon Breeding Pair Kribensis: One regular and one albino Tons of Krib Fry _________________________ 20 gallon long 3 dwarf gouramis 4 zebra danios 2 bronze cory cats

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09-28-2005, 09:56 PM	#2
Ownager2004 L33t n00b Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Athens, Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 466	its best to give them a cave of some sort. That is where they will lay eggs given the opportunity, but if you cant provide a cave on short notice they will lay eggs in other areas. One of the simplest caves(the one i have for my kribs) is made out of one of those small orange clay plant pots. I trimmed it to the dimensions i liked and then made a little V-notch along the rim of the pot. Then i turned it upside down and voila a cave. Sand is also the best choice for substrate because it allows the female to vary the dimensions of the cave entrance so she can decide wether the male can get in easily or not. If you cant provide these things just try to make a sheltered area off in a corner with only a small entrance or two if possible. Also try to provide a surface for them to lay eggs on... not gravel...

10-02-2005, 05:57 AM	#4
dan20rhino Marine Biologist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England, Yorkshire Age: 26 Posts: 41	Easy species to breed just give them a cave, it is best to give them a tank of there own if you are wanting to breed them.

10-22-2005, 08:00 PM	#9
Lisachromis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 280	Yes, however, the fry will only show the regular colouring. If you took the babies and crossed them back, you may get some albinos again depending on whether or not both of the babies carried the gene for it. It's not crossbreeding since they are the same species. __________________ Lisa's Lair Cichlid Room Companion

11-12-2005, 12:56 PM	#10
Shane T. Fishy Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 15 Posts: 23	The kribs laid eggs. The fry are about a week old. How old do they have to be before I can take out the parents? I plan on raising them in a ten gallon. How long till they are old enough to sell? __________________ 10 gallon Breeding Pair Kribensis: One regular and one albino Tons of Krib Fry _________________________ 20 gallon long 3 dwarf gouramis 4 zebra danios 2 bronze cory cats Last edited by Shane T.; 11-12-2005 at 02:01 PM.

11-12-2005, 01:53 PM	#11
Georgia Peach Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gray, Georgia Age: 42 Posts: 1,581	cool! Glad things worked out! __________________ *Cichlids have more personality than most people I know !*

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