I was wondering if my male krib is the same species as my female krib. Namely, Pelvicachromis pulcher. The female looks like the pictures online but the male doesn't have the really dark line like the female. Also, can you tell from the picture if the male is mature enough to breed? He does flare and shake occasionally at the female and I've seen him try to lead her into a cave but she doesn't usually go inside. I've see her do the bending and shaking thing as well. Could it just be that I have to give them some more time to start breeding? Also, is there any triggers to breeding? Like large changes of water or raising the temp?
Here are the pictures. Thanks.
Krib pictures
Oh tank parameters. 12 gallons with a bunch of plants and 3 caves, 3 espei rasboras who play at the top.
Temp of 80, ph 7, GH 3, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate (2x weekly water change).
I feed them once every night with occasionally treats in the morning and about a week ago I fed them some brine shrimp for a few days.
Here are the pictures. Thanks.
Krib pictures
Oh tank parameters. 12 gallons with a bunch of plants and 3 caves, 3 espei rasboras who play at the top.
Temp of 80, ph 7, GH 3, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate (2x weekly water change).
I feed them once every night with occasionally treats in the morning and about a week ago I fed them some brine shrimp for a few days.
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