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Angelman
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Can any one post me a Krib fry growing rate chart.
eg 1 week 1cm
2 weeks 2cm
(These are only examples)
eg 1 week 1cm
2 weeks 2cm
(These are only examples)
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Krib Growth Rates
Dear Angelman,
Fry growth is not consistantly uniform due to varying factors. Temperature, diet and water quality all have a role. Higher temperatures tend to speed up metabalism which may contributute to faster growth rates; more frequent and/or more nutritious feeding tends to have the same effect; and so does maintaining good water quality. Fry tend to grow faster in cleaner water with low nitrate levels than they do in water with higher nitrate levels, so frequent partial water changes usually have a positive effect on growth.
In Linke and Staeck's African Cichlids I - Cichlids of West Africa, Tetra-Press, there is a fairly extensive discussion of Pelvicachromis pulcher, inclusive of fry development. If you don't already have this book, your local retailer should be able to get it for you.
Good luck!
Randall Kohn
Dear Angelman,
Fry growth is not consistantly uniform due to varying factors. Temperature, diet and water quality all have a role. Higher temperatures tend to speed up metabalism which may contributute to faster growth rates; more frequent and/or more nutritious feeding tends to have the same effect; and so does maintaining good water quality. Fry tend to grow faster in cleaner water with low nitrate levels than they do in water with higher nitrate levels, so frequent partial water changes usually have a positive effect on growth.
In Linke and Staeck's African Cichlids I - Cichlids of West Africa, Tetra-Press, there is a fairly extensive discussion of Pelvicachromis pulcher, inclusive of fry development. If you don't already have this book, your local retailer should be able to get it for you.
Good luck!
Randall Kohn
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Angelman,
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Randall is right on here. The growth rates of fish within a closed system (aquarium) can be remarkably diverse. Not only do each of the above mentioned factors play a single role, but the combination of these factors can expedentially increase or decrease the rate of growth . If you have clean water, a varied diet, appropriate temp and water parameters, enough space, etc., you can see remarkable results. But, in general (if there is an "in general" after all that) if you get a 1cm/month growth, I would say that you and the fish are doing very well.[/url]
WELCOME TO THE FORUM
Randall is right on here. The growth rates of fish within a closed system (aquarium) can be remarkably diverse. Not only do each of the above mentioned factors play a single role, but the combination of these factors can expedentially increase or decrease the rate of growth . If you have clean water, a varied diet, appropriate temp and water parameters, enough space, etc., you can see remarkable results. But, in general (if there is an "in general" after all that) if you get a 1cm/month growth, I would say that you and the fish are doing very well.[/url]
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Angelman
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Thanks Guys.
I had A pair of Kribs and they spawned. At 3 months they were about 3 cm and I had one of 4cm. Only 6 managed to make it to adult hood. My aquariums were attacked by a parasite called Camallanus worms. The parents also died.
I have a new pair(Pelvicachromis Pulcher). The male is about 10cm and the female 8cm excluding tail. Are these considered oversize ?? :?:
Thanks Guys.
I had A pair of Kribs and they spawned. At 3 months they were about 3 cm and I had one of 4cm. Only 6 managed to make it to adult hood. My aquariums were attacked by a parasite called Camallanus worms. The parents also died.
I have a new pair(Pelvicachromis Pulcher). The male is about 10cm and the female 8cm excluding tail. Are these considered oversize ?? :?:
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Giant Kribs
Dear Angelman,
It sounds like you have some very large Kribs there. Typically, males will grow to 10 cm. TL and females to 7 cm. TL (TL-total length, inclusive of caudal fin or tail).
Do your fish have any distinct turquoise blue coloration just below the eyes and on the gill plate? If so, you may have Pelvicachromis sp. aff. pulcher, an undescribed species commonly called the Giant Krib.
Which ever you have, best of luck with them. Kribs are great little fish.
Randall Kohn
Dear Angelman,
It sounds like you have some very large Kribs there. Typically, males will grow to 10 cm. TL and females to 7 cm. TL (TL-total length, inclusive of caudal fin or tail).
Do your fish have any distinct turquoise blue coloration just below the eyes and on the gill plate? If so, you may have Pelvicachromis sp. aff. pulcher, an undescribed species commonly called the Giant Krib.
Which ever you have, best of luck with them. Kribs are great little fish.
Randall Kohn
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Angelman
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I'll Check
I'll Check I don't know. My Kribs have distinct large fins.
I'll Check I don't know. My Kribs have distinct large fins.
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Angelman
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NOPe
No Blue (except on the fins)
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No Blue (except on the fins)
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