vulture9

Hello,

I have just added a tank of cichlids to my collection of aquariums of tropicals.
The fry of these little guys were given to me a few month ago and the cichlids have now grown to about 3/4". The person who gave them to me told me they were "Rock Kiribinis Cichlids". I have looked online and in books, but was unable to find anything even close to that name. I would really like to learn more about my new little friends, but don't really know where else to look.
does anyone out there know of these cichlids or something that is "spelled similarly"!!??
I would appreciate the help.
thanks

0morrokh

Try Kribensis, or just Krib.

atmmachine816

They are dwarf cichlids too if they are kribs, one of the peacfullest cichlids alive, only get around 2-3" too I believe.

vulture9

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Yep, that's them alright. thank you soo much. I ca't belive I spent hours looking in books and online and got an answer right here in a couple of minutes.

thank you soo much.

fish_r_friend

Kirbs get 4 inches
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/kribensi.htm

atmmachine816

I think it might also depend on the type.

Welcome to Fishlore too, hope you stay with us and join the community.

Marc

Atm, most Kribs easily get to 3" when mature, some even bigger.

Gunnie

If your fish are truly "rock kribs", they are african cichlids from Lake Victoria. Any fish from Lake Victoria are really prized because so many species are extinct from the lake, and are only kept going in the hobby. Great score!

http://www.african-cichlid.com/BlueRockKrib.htm

Marc

Oh, wow - I'd hope you have those that Gunnie listed! I'd never even heard of them, but they sure are cool lookin'