After seeing the quality of your video there is no reason for me to video my fish in a much less spectacular manner. Wow . You take the time to assemble and edit incredible videos.
Probably one of the best videos on RUclips. I studied Kribensis and even did a Biology project on them - but this video even taught me a few things! Absolutely great work! Well done!
I'm running out of adjectives to describe how fabulous your videos are. This was better than watching a National Geographic Special. I have bred Kribs so many times over the years but I feel as though I have never really seen the fish until now. As someone else commented, no quick shots here; you show the whole story and are not in a hurry. Amazing. I wonder how many hundreds of hours went into the making of this video?
This was the only video i had downloaded when my power cut out and I watched it twice.... i didn't download it with sound but I played my own music and it was amazing!!! Very good video.
Incredible video! The recorded behavior of the fish with the depth of information has definitely peaked my interest. Thank you for taking the time creating and sharing with us.
I enjoyed this video very much. Your camera is amazing! I’m glad you aren’t in a hurry to share their story. Being a crazy fish person, I enjoy the extended clips of just how they do things and hanging out watching them.
Another top quality vid, simply stunning.You really do these creatures justice, showing such interesting behaviour and those babies are sooo cute! Great information also and very peaceful to watch. Really appreciate the effort you put in, cant wait to see what you come out with next. Sincere thanks.
I'm wanting to put some in my community tank with some rams but about 50% of people say don't and 50% say do? Tank is a 270 liter tank. Excellent video btw they make excellent parents.
Thank you. . . .Here's my advice---Don't do it ! When the Kribs begin to breed, they'll probably kill your rams, and anything else that gets in their way. By the way, German Blue Rams are the subject of my next video.:-D
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was awesome. Bought three pairs, one for a friend's 5th grade classroom. Looking forward to breeding up a bunch. Best video I've seen by a LONG shot on Kribs.
What an enlightening video; top-notch in every aspect; also your talent, time and expertise in editing is also soon apparent. Thank you, The Dave, for your efforts and for sharing !
@@TheDave333 I wonder, i bought them yesterday. I have a 120 litre tank and no plant (java moss with yati) A lot of swimming area and 1 cm hagen gravel. Female is always under yati moss and male is coming and hitting her belly. The female courting obvious but stays in the same place. The belly is like pinkish color. When should i understand she is ready ? + they dont come up the surface so i have a tetra granulated food. Should i change it with floating food ? Male is so active, he finds the food but female is not so active.
The male is probably ready to mate. but the female is not. Her belly will turn a brighter pink when she is near ready, and it should grow much bigger. The males can get very aggressive, so it is important that she has a place to hide. It is also important that they have one or two caves to lay their eggs in. Clay flower pots turned on their side are good. Sinking food will help you get the food near the female.
The Dave actually the male was obviously bigger than female so i went to the store and bring one more male too. The female liked the new boy according to his size. Now they are peacefully living together. I seperate the old male from the tank. On my way to the fish store :))
Thx so much for this video and intensive info, I’ve learnt so much I’m now the proud first time sub parent to 70 babies that are now in a grow out tub (8 wks old) Mum and Dad are living it up in the 40 gal 😉💞 Another round to come soon no doubt It wasn’t my intention to become a breeder but looks like Mr and Mrs K are happy for me to take my hobby to another level Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐠
Congratulations on your new Kribensis family. They're such great parents. Once they get comfortable and start breeding, It will be hard to get them to stop! 💞
Hey, love your videos! Every single one of them is like a documentary and the style you create them is extremely professional. I wish there were more videos! ( i have some kribs with eggs now)
Hi, thanks for watching the video. I am working on new material everyday, but it takes a while to put something like this together. For instance, this Kribensis video took 100s of hours to film and put together! However, when I do release a new video, you can be assured that it is of the highest quality.
oh my god, this is wonderful!!! I watched the whole thing, laughed and could not take my eyes off the video or your comments. I am a newbie since December 2018. I have raised and sold Albino Cory. And now am having luck, and I mean luck, at White Cloud Mountain Minnows. Have 10 minnow fry in with about 75 Cory fry. I would love to try what you have done here. I have heavily planted tanks. the cory and minnows are in a 36 gal. bowfront and cory eggs are everywhere most of the time. The minnows lay ther eggs in floating plants etc. And I have been transferring plants from bowfront to nursery tank often. And this seems to produce results. Thanks for that GREAT video!
You're welcome and Wow!!! It really sounds like you are doing well. Congratulations on all of your achievements, It's so nice to hear a success story! So, many comments are about problems, concerns, failures, etc. With all of this success comes a lot of hungry little mouths. . . You may want to consider more tanks !!! :-D
The Dave, this has got to be the most enjoyable video I’ve seen on RUclips, dont agree that you should add music or speak I think it makes the viewer concentrate that bit more,( did me anyway ) well done and thanks 👍🏻
Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment.. . I feel exactly the same way about the music. It's far more relaxing and focused without all the extra noise. Nonetheless, I have begun to add narration to my videos, so they're more appealing to people who are uncomfortable with silence. . . .
Great, very informative video! That panasonic camera is spectacular. Thanks for posting this up - I just picked up a few Kribs the other day - I've wanted them for years. Nice work, Dave!
This video is stunning, well recorded and inspiring, I love all the clarifications here and the advices. My two kribensis just became parents today and I was able to see the dance of the female, the creation of lair and her laying the eggs upside down, I thought of your video! :) Hope to be able to grow the future babies when they come, I am so nervous and happy!
You are welcome! I am very happy that you enjoyed the video so much. Congratulations on your new Kribensis family. It will be fun to watch the parents care for the fry. . .
Always loved kribs .I remember as a child my dad had a breeding pair .He had an internal filter system and the poor fty all got sucked into it .He got them all out carefully , Great video ty Dave .Inspired myself to get some .Without the filter my father had ofc .;p
@@TheDave333 cool man! Looking forward to it. Was actually thinking of GBRs for my next fish. I currently have a pair of Kribs with a hut full of wrigglers. (this is my first time breeding) Your video was so cool with the closeups and cross section of the cave! Question, how often should I be doing water changes while all of this is happening? I'm feeding mom and dad heavily so I'm getting algae and mulm buildup. Should I leave this be (is this good for fry?) or Gravel vac all the mess? Also, after all the fry become juveniles, how big of a tank would I need for a growout tank?
Congratulations on the breeding success. Keep to your regular water change schedule, but try not to disturb them anymore than you have to. They tend to get a little neurotic when they have fry. I would wait on the gravel vac.- remember to feed lightly, but frequently. A little algae and mulm are good for the babies. If you change 1/3 of the water each week you should be fine. The size of the growout tank will depend on the number of fry, but I would go with a 20 G - sponge filter, a few loose plants drifting around ( possibly java fern) and no substrate. It's easier to keep clean and keep an eye on the fry.
I wish vids like this were around 55 years ago when my father and I were trying to raise kribs. (And angels. And betas. And angels. My dad was obsessed with raising angelfish).
sorry to comment on an older video (it is one of my favourite though!) I was wondering if you think its possible to use guppies as dither fish for kribs (pelvicachromis pulcher)? I keep guppies right now but really want to get some kribs when I move into a bigger apartment, and a 20 gallon planted tank with guppy's and a breeding pair of kribs would be the dream. However, I've seen conflicting reports online and know kribs can be aggressive when spawning. I've heard of people keeping kribs and guppies it successfully as well as keeping kribs with Aphyosemion killifish in a biotope. A second opinion would be appreciated. I would have a second tank to resort to if anything doesn't go well and I'm leaning towards trying it, but I'm not experienced in krib keeping.
@Kate Hi Kate, there's no problem commenting on my older videos. . . Yes, Kribs do become very protective when spawning and protecting their young. However, success really depends on whether or not the Kribs think their offspring are in danger. If they don't feel threatened by the presence of the guppies, then there won't be an issue. So, it will come down to several things. . . (1) The layout of the tank - do they have a safe hidden place to spawn where the guppies are not constantly in sight and entering their territory? The more densely planted you have the tank the better. (2) How many guppies are in the tank? - the more guppies you have, the more likely there is to be a conflict. Guppies do tend to be very curious, slow moving, and breed like crazy. (3) the temperament of your particular Kribs is also an important factor because some are more aggressive then others / different personalities. (4) the size of the tank - 20 gallons with Kribs and breeding guppies seems a bit cramped. If it was 55 gallons I'd say your chances of success would be much better. Eventually those Kribs will want to escort their young fry around the tank looking for food, which is a glorious sight to behold. And this is when the guppies are most likely to get hurt, because the Kribs will want to explore the whole tank. The easiest and most trouble-free way to watch your Kribs spawn and care for their young is in a tank dedicated just to them. No dither fish. It will have a greater chance of success and be more enjoyable for you -no head aches, no torn up guppies. Simplicity will give you more success and enjoyment in the long run. . . Then, when you're succeeded at that, raise some of those young Kribensis fry with guppies in the same tank. The two species growing up together will give them a greater chance of getting along. Get the experience with breeding and feeding the Kribs first . . . However, if you still want to give it a try, use a densely planted tank ( a 55 gallon tank be a better choice), use only male guppies (no breeding), and be prepared to move the guppies into their own tank if there's trouble. By the way, Catching Kribensis in a planted tank is very difficult to near impossible! Breeding fish is always easier and much more enjoyable in a single species tank. Best of luck, and I'm always here if you need more advice.
You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch it . . . It was my most involved project to date. I love these fish ! They are such great parents !
Great video. Wondered if you were still around. Enjoyed your older vids. Have you ever kept kribs with Congo tetras. I want a few tank mates that are from Africa. Any suggestions?.
Yes, I'm still here. I plan to be making videos for as long as possible. I have never kept Kribs with Congo tetras. I just saw that you confused me with someone else. It's o.k. Anything that you keep with Kribs should mid-water to upper level fish, and quick. This will be important should the Kribs decide to breed.
This is, Hands down, the Best Video on Krib on the Internet, and I have searched thoroughly and widely to be making this remark! So much information, very nicely presented which made it very easy to understand! I'm currently working on pairing a Krib and hopefully breed then soon! They were being very timid and hiding away always, so I put 3 pair of guppies in with them in the 15gallon tank with one pair of Kribensis! Would that cause any trouble? Or they would be fine? Guppies usually tend to stay on the above part of the tank so I hoped that it wouldn't cause any trouble
Thanks for the wonderful compliment. They do tend to occupy different parts of the tank, and should get along well. However, once the Kribs decide to breed, that might change. And some Kribs are more aggressive than others, so keep a close eye on them.
@@TheDave333 Okay, thank you for the advice! And yes, I would probably remove the guppies to a different tank when I see their breeding behaviour! Also, I need a little more help, I'm not 100% sure if I have a male, so which I think is the Male, I took a video and put the video on my channel! Can you please spend 2 mins and tell me whether it is a Male or not? Thank you!
Fascinating and fabulous footage of Kribensis life and behaviour. It's very interesting species, l like them by watching them more and more 🐟 Keeping cichlids you must constantly have an eye on them, l mean adult fish. They are strict and hot blooded when comes to solve their problems (often imagined). Regarding this cichlids are opposite to tolerant , easy going Ancistrus species.
Yes, it's true, and one of the things I love about them is that they're such good parents. They have very complicated social behaviors. Definitely not as tolerant as your beloved plecos. 🙂
Nice video Dave. I know what u went through to film the "Kribs". (I'm a dvd producer ret.) Well I bred them seven weeks ago and after about 2-3 weeks I had to remove the male (isn't love grand) they were fighting, biting, fin slapping, etc. The male was not to happy when I pass the small tank he gives me the fin! My guess is he wanted to spawn again but the female was not ready. Although I've been out of the hobby for some time, I always liked Cichlids. You are correct, they are one of the easiest Cichlids to breed. Thanks good work!. JosephObe
Some might even say that this cichlid is too easy to breed! Once they get comfortable and start making babies, they don't want to stop! Still, they have complex social relationships and are fascinating creatures to own. Thanks for watching the video and best of luck with the Kribensis.
Thank you for the most remarkable video production I have ever encountered on the life cycle in an aquarium it is just brilliant. Here's my dilemma and hoping you can help. I'm a total newbie but have had my 35 gallon tank going on for bout 4 years now. It is stocked with about 14 Tetera's some new but most are about 3 years old with the exception on one Angel fish whose now 4 years old and about 4 inches in size. About 6 weeks ago I made a decision to introduce live plants to my tank. Slowly it is taking hold and I'm delighted with its progress. Having grown up in East Africa I had fond memories of playing with the wild colourful Cichlids that were in the rocky shorelines of Lake Victoria. The natural result was a desire to have some Cichlids in my community tank. Researched it and discovered that this would necessitate a complete change to my current setup due to the PH but was told that Kribensis would make ideal tank mates with my existing setup. So three weeks ago I acquired 5 Rainbow Kribensis (two males & 3 females) from a local hobbyist. They are all doing well in their new environment until a couple of days ago when I noticed the female reacting differently as she would do a shimmering movement (dance) and both the male and female had became a little more aggressive with the rest of its tank mates. Thats when I found your channel on RUclips, and realized that the pair were nesting in a Conch shell I had placed in my aquarium. I'm figuring that I maybe in for a surprise and soon to be a grandfather that I'm not quite yet ready for! My question and concern is this; if it does happen can the fry survive in my community tank or do I need to relocate to another tank that I don't have as it would takes months to establish. Your guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any guidance you may offer me.
The Kribensis are breeding, and they will become quite aggressive. It is possible for them to raise their young in a community tank setting, but the tank would have to be much larger and thickly planted. The other fish, especially the angelfish, are now in danger of being injured or killed. The best course of action is to remove the other fish, esp. the angel fish. The Kribensis are tough fish and will breed like crazy once they start. If they fail this time, they will do it again soon. . . They may even be able to survive in a non-cycled tank. As long as, you put minimal food in the tank, do daily water changes, and have a large tank. If you were to change 5 gallons of water per day for a month, and do minimal feeding, they would probably survive in a new 35 gallon tank. The main concern is for the well being of the other fish! Here's a tip for the future. . . I use sponge filters, and I keep several of them going in a 5 gallon bucket at all times. The bucket contains snails and a few fish. These filters are always ready to use. So, I don't ever have to cycle a tank. I have seasoned filters waiting at all time, so a tank can be set up immediately. I personally would keep the Kribs and re-home the others. . . Best of luck.
Go my friend go . . Kribensis are wonderful fish! However, if you're really looking for a new adventure, consider Killifish. They are the most underrated and under appreciated fish in the hobby. There's a misconception that they only live for a year or less. True for a few species, but many live for 2-3 years. . . It has been said that the prettiest freshwater fish, are Killifish. . . :-)
@@TheDave333 I am in the process of sorting a tank so still trying to decide what to put in it. Its only a 30 litre corner tank so can be species specific. Thanks for the advice will do some research.
I just ordered a DeWalt metal shelf from Home Depot to set up a 55 gallon as main breeding tank and have the 36 Bowfront on the second shelf. Shelf holds total of 4500 lbs. in my living room. Always nervous of flooding. Ha ha. Bowfront though is for 4 beautiful fancy gold fish. Poor things are in a 20 gal. I can use any advise at all. Thank you for replying. Made my day. Talktoyalater
I have a couple of those shelving units too! I'm not sure what advice to give you. . . Goldfish require lots of gallons per fish. Many people might tell you that 36 gallons is too small for 4 fancy goldfish. They tend to be messy, so be sure to keep up with water changes. Don't use gravel, because they can swallow it and become impacted. Sand is a better choice. Be careful not to use gaudy aquarium decorations that are prettier that the fish. I've seen many colorful aquarium setups, that outshine the fish in the beauty department. All fish look prettier and are more comfortable in a subdued natural setting. And lastly, sponge filters are the best. . .
Heya Dave, great vid. How did you set up the cave that could be lit and filmed? How did you cut/purpose the 'cave' and stick it to the wall like that? Great idea I'd like to try it out too Regards
Hi, thanks for watching the video. The cave is reptile hide made by a company called Exo-terra. I did nothing to it other than stick it to the side of the tank using aquarium-safe silicone. No cutting was required. I then taped a small piece of cardboard on the outside of the tank to keep the cave dark. This cardboard was only removed when I filmed the fish. The shots were illuminated using an external light and a reflector. :-D
hey Dave. wondering if you could offer advise/thoughts. I have a 75G , 4" deep substrate, dirted . plenty of rocks and wood, coconut hide, planted. decent plants, Id like it fuller, but the tank is six months old roughly. one 3" Angelfish, two adult Albino Cory, one Bristlenose Plecko, ten Khuli loaches, and roughly tywenty to thirty Pygmy Cory. I have an adult Krib Pulcher whose mate, he killed, after their third spawn, sitting solo in a 20L. I'd like that male in the 75.. I kept a trio from his last spawn, and that 20L would be awesome. Thoughts on the chaos I might bring..? I know each fish is different when it come to Angels, but will the chances be greater for failure? the angel seems to leave the pygmys alone, will the krib bother/stress them? any comments would be greatly appreciated.. I would lke to avoid tearing down the tank to catch a fish I should never have put in.. thanks in advance✌✌
Kribensis are very hard to catch, especially in a large planted tank. If it were me I would keep the male Krib in the 20 long and get him a lady friend. Keeping a Krib couple and their eventual spawn in the 75G with all of those bottom-dwellers will probably be a real issue. Kribs are very protective of their young, and those bottom fish will pose a real threat to their babies. . . Plus, the adult kribs and their babies will be really hard to catch if you need to remove them. If you only put the male Kribensis in the 75G ( no female Krib) then there shouldn't be any trouble. And a single angelfish shouldn't get aggressive unless there's a pair of them and they decide to breed. The trouble always starts when there are pairs of fish who decide to spawn. So, a single Krib should be fine in the 75G. The pygmy cories will probably breed, but they don't cause any trouble when they do.✌✌✌
@@TheDave333 Thanks for your response Dave, you always help me out!! If I decide to put the male in there, I would not put aggressive pairs in there, just keep it single centerpieces in the community. The male is over three years old, and I have a couple of trios from him, and his mate, to keep me going. So I can show him off in the 75. Thanks again for your input, I have had much success based on information I got from your channel. Shellies, Kribs, and Rams all breeding in my fishroom. Take Care ✌✌
I'm glad to hear that my videos and my advice have been helpful to you. It's so great that you're breeding all those fish. Best of luck with everything.
Fantastic vid. The planted tank looks really healthy. How long did it take you to get it to where it is? Did you have other fish in it before the cribs?
Thanks for watching the video. The tank was maybe 2 or 3 months old in the video, no other fish just the Kribs. Far less trouble with just one species. :-)
Hey, what cichlidae would you recommend for a 200l tank with gouramis, pandas and rhodostomuses? Soft water but pH is round 7.5. Love your videos man, awesome quality
I'm not sure. Questions like this are always difficult to answer!!! All fish have different temperaments, so there are a lot of variables. I'm very partial to Angelfish, but they might eat your tetras! The Gouramis, depending on the species, can also be also be quite aggressive and may not mix well with the Angels.
I don't use any special substrate . . I bought black sand from petco, but it's a little pricey ! In some of my other tanks I use pool filter sand it's much cheaper, but it's white ! I prefer black sand. Sand blasting sand also works, and you can often find it in black at tractor supply stores if you're in the U.S.
What a great video, at the end of the video you removed the baby fish. I guess so the parents could breed again? If you had a large enough tank could you leave the babies in? Thanks again.
No, there's no need to remove them, as long as they're not being harmed or they're not harming the babies. I removed mine because it was interfering with the filming ! However, In a 10 gallon tank those dither fish would have nowhere to hide ! So, 20+ is best.
I have a 3 feet× 1.5 feet tank. In it i have one cave and two tunnels, and one large driftwood at the centre. One of the tunnels is occupied by the male betta. And other fish go in and out of hem too. I have 2 neon (rest died) and 3 penguin tetras, a pair of bettas (no sign of breeding), 5 swordtails, an opaline and a dwarf rainbow gourami, some tiny snails and one large apple snail. Kribensis is one of my most favourite fishes and only recently i found a supplier. What do you say, can i keep them? At least one female if not a pair? (Fingers crossed) And I have no word enough to appreciate your work. Your contribution to this hobby is examplary. Take a bow.
Thank you for the wonderful compliments. I don't think that adding 1 or 2 Kribensis to this tank would be good idea. The tank seems pretty well stocked already.
You could buy a 20 gallon tank just for the Kribs, If you've never seen them raise a family I highly recommend it. Another option is to rehome the bettas, and the two gouramis, then the Kribs could live with the tetras and the swordtails. The Krib babies might get preyed on by their tank mates, but it might work. Male and female bettas should not be kept together, so you may want to change that situation anyways. The apple snail may also be a problem with the Kribs. It sounds like you are in the situation that I was 25 years ago ! I started with one ten gallon tank, and now I have 18 fish tanks ! I hope that you can work something out.
The Dave I wasn't expecting a follow-up reply after the first one! Thanks a ton. I can't afford another tank right now but I'll consider giving away some fish to my friend. I really wanted a statement fish and kribs are one of my favorites. I searched for it long. As far as my betta pair is concerned though, they never fought, not even when i bought the female and introduced it to the already existing male. The female had eggs and wanted to "submit" to the male but the male seems to be a lazy potato (always lying sideways). The only other setup i have are a small 1ft quarantine and an small "pond" in a tub which has 4 dalmatian mollies and most of the space is taken up by an terracotta pot containing a lotus sapling. Is it possible that i keep a single krib so that i don't get any breeding activity right away? (and maybe if possible I'll add another to make the pair)
Hi, I felt bad when you replied that you were "heartbroken," so I thought to offer some possible alternatives. Yes, it's possible to keep just one. I would choose a female, because they are prettier. The Dave
Are you interested in which camera I used to film this video ?
There is a link to the exact model in the video description above.
Best videos on RUclips.
Hey guess what they have fry yipeee
@Destroyer 2697 Congratulations !
The Dave thanks 😊
The Dave you should see my video on them go to destroyer2697 on RUclips and that should be there called my Kribensis has fry
After seeing the quality of your video there is no reason for me to video my fish in a much less spectacular manner. Wow . You take the time to assemble and edit incredible videos.
Thank you for the kind words, but don't let me stop you from following your muse. :-)
Probably one of the best videos on RUclips. I studied Kribensis and even did a Biology project on them - but this video even taught me a few things! Absolutely great work! Well done!
Thank you for the kind words!
Your films are incredible. This is how biology lessons should look like. Amazing work.
Thank you so much 😀
I'm running out of adjectives to describe how fabulous your videos are. This was better than watching a National Geographic Special. I have bred Kribs so many times over the years but I feel as though I have never really seen the fish until now. As someone else commented, no quick shots here; you show the whole story and are not in a hurry. Amazing. I wonder how many hundreds of hours went into the making of this video?
Thank you for noticing all of my hard work ! This video was one of my most time consuming projects yet. 100+ hours easily !!!
This was the only video i had downloaded when my power cut out and I watched it twice.... i didn't download it with sound but I played my own music and it was amazing!!! Very good video.
Thanks for watching the video.
Incredible video! The recorded behavior of the fish with the depth of information has definitely peaked my interest. Thank you for taking the time creating and sharing with us.
You are very welcome! I love these fish. Their parenting behaviors were a lot of fun to watch and film.
I am very impressed with your close up detailed video, your information, and overall quality.
Thank you very much! The fish did most of the work !
I enjoyed this video very much. Your camera is amazing! I’m glad you aren’t in a hurry to share their story. Being a crazy fish person, I enjoy the extended clips of just how they do things and hanging out watching them.
Thank you, I struggled to keep this video at under an hour. . .
The Dave i could've easily watched for another 2 hours. It's indescribably amazing.
Thank you . . .
Another top quality vid, simply stunning.You really do these creatures justice, showing such interesting behaviour and those babies are sooo cute! Great information also and very peaceful to watch. Really appreciate the effort you put in, cant wait to see what you come out with next. Sincere thanks.
Thank you for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment.
I'm wanting to put some in my community tank with some rams but about 50% of people say don't and 50% say do? Tank is a 270 liter tank. Excellent video btw they make excellent parents.
Thank you. . . .Here's my advice---Don't do it ! When the Kribs begin to breed, they'll probably kill your rams, and anything else that gets in their way. By the way, German Blue Rams are the subject of my next video.:-D
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was awesome. Bought three pairs, one for a friend's 5th grade classroom. Looking forward to breeding up a bunch. Best video I've seen by a LONG shot on Kribs.
Thank you for the kind words, and best of luck with the new fish. :-D
Superb introduction to this interesting and rewarding species. Thank you
What an enlightening video; top-notch in every aspect; also your talent, time and expertise in editing is also soon apparent. Thank you, The Dave, for your efforts and for sharing !
You are very welcome, and thank you for the wonderful compliments !
Beautiful footage, extremely detailed information. Amazing video.
Thank you very much!
I watched this yesterday, and now i have a pair of Kribensis. The ultimate guide you made. Bravo !
Thank you. Enjoy the new fish, they are a lot of fun to watch. Especially, when they have babies!!!
@@TheDave333 I wonder, i bought them yesterday. I have a 120 litre tank and no plant (java moss with yati) A lot of swimming area and 1 cm hagen gravel. Female is always under yati moss and male is coming and hitting her belly. The female courting obvious but stays in the same place. The belly is like pinkish color. When should i understand she is ready ? + they dont come up the surface so i have a tetra granulated food. Should i change it with floating food ? Male is so active, he finds the food but female is not so active.
The male is probably ready to mate. but the female is not. Her belly will turn a brighter pink when she is near ready, and it should grow much bigger. The males can get very aggressive, so it is important that she has a place to hide. It is also important that they have one or two caves to lay their eggs in. Clay flower pots turned on their side are good. Sinking food will help you get the food near the female.
The Dave actually the male was obviously bigger than female so i went to the store and bring one more male too. The female liked the new boy according to his size. Now they are peacefully living together. I seperate the old male from the tank. On my way to the fish store :))
Thx so much for this video and intensive info, I’ve learnt so much
I’m now the proud first time sub parent to 70 babies that are now in a grow out tub (8 wks old)
Mum and Dad are living it up in the 40 gal 😉💞
Another round to come soon no doubt
It wasn’t my intention to become a breeder but looks like Mr and Mrs K are happy for me to take my hobby to another level
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐠
Congratulations on your new Kribensis family. They're such great parents. Once they get comfortable and start breeding, It will be hard to get them to stop! 💞
Excellent photography and information! I can only imagine how long this footage took to collect, thank you!
Thank you and you're welcome. Yes, most of my productions do take a long time to put together. . . It's a labor of love. :-D
These videos are so cool! You do a great job making these high res video of these fish, it's always interesting to watch!
Thank you Alison, I do put a lot of work into making them !
This is the most detailed video I have ever watched! Thanks!!
Thank you! I love these fish, so I really wanted to do a through job.
Incredible video! Thank you so much for the detailed info, it answered all my questions 🙏
Awesome! Thanks for watching the video. 🐠🐠🐠
Lovely video - so interesting to watch - shows how intelligent the fish are. Thanks for this!
You are very welcome, thank you for taking the time to watch it.
This is undoubtedly the best fish breeding video I've ever seen!! Thank you so much for all the details you put into it!! ❤
You are very welcome . Love these fish!
I highly appreciate your effort in making of this video. You have put in lot of time i.e. 2-3 months in making of this video. Great effort.
Thank you! These are great little fish. . .
WOW!! This is the best video regarding fry I've ever seen and I've seen a lot!! Amazing footage!! Thank you!!!
Thank you, and you are very welcome. . . There's more where that came from !
Very good work. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain it all. Thank you very very much. 🙂
You are very welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. :-D
This is what you call a good educational video,excellent video helped me with everything i needed thank you👌
My pleasure. That's how I roll here at The Dave :-D
This is an amazing video. I will definitely go for Kribensis. :)
You should!
Hey, love your videos! Every single one of them is like a documentary and the style you create them is extremely professional. I wish there were more videos! ( i have some kribs with eggs now)
Hi, thanks for watching the video. I am working on new material everyday, but it takes a while to put something like this together. For instance, this Kribensis video took 100s of hours to film and put together! However, when I do release a new video, you can be assured that it is of the highest quality.
The Dave I am jealous of how good footage you can take! It is really worth the time, i have the notification bell on!!
Awesome! Thank you for your support !!!
I just got a matched pair today for my planted tank,am glad I found this video it will help me along the way,thank you!
Glad I could help
oh my god, this is wonderful!!! I watched the whole thing, laughed and could not take my eyes off the video or your comments. I am a newbie since December 2018. I have raised and sold Albino Cory. And now am having luck, and I mean luck, at White Cloud Mountain Minnows. Have 10 minnow fry in with about 75 Cory fry. I would love to try what you have done here. I have heavily planted tanks. the cory and minnows are in a 36 gal. bowfront and cory eggs are everywhere most of the time. The minnows lay ther eggs in floating plants etc. And I have been transferring plants from bowfront to nursery tank often. And this seems to produce results. Thanks for that GREAT video!
You're welcome and Wow!!! It really sounds like you are doing well. Congratulations on all of your achievements, It's so nice to hear a success story! So, many comments are about problems, concerns, failures, etc. With all of this success comes a lot of hungry little mouths. . . You may want to consider more tanks !!! :-D
Wow! The photography was AMAZING! You did a great job of presenting the Kribs. Enjoyed it temendously! Thanks You!
You're very welcome! You may also enjoy my video on the German Blue Ram !!! ruclips.net/video/4LyEQTtdoJ0/видео.html
Brilliantly detailed video. Absolutely love it.
Bravo.
This is how video should be made... Excellent job really enjoy look forward to your future work... Spielberg 😂✌🏾
Thank you so much 😀
Hi Dave,
The best video I ever seen about the Kribensis video ...........Thanks a Lot
Wow, you're very welcome. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment.
That was the best video on breeding a fish I have ever seen! Thank you very much for making it. It was inspiring and entertaining !
Thank you for taking the time to watch one of my videos. Welcome to The Dave. :-D
The Dave, this has got to be the most enjoyable video I’ve seen on RUclips, dont agree that you should add music or speak I think it makes the viewer concentrate that bit more,( did me anyway ) well done and thanks 👍🏻
Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment.. . I feel exactly the same way about the music. It's far more relaxing and focused without all the extra noise. Nonetheless, I have begun to add narration to my videos, so they're more appealing to people who are uncomfortable with silence. . . .
Great, very informative video! That panasonic camera is spectacular. Thanks for posting this up - I just picked up a few Kribs the other day - I've wanted them for years. Nice work, Dave!
Thank you! I appreciate your support. :-D
Amazing video as always!
Thank you, . . as always !
awesome video, great fish and a very nice tank!!
Thank you . . . These fish love tanks like that.
This video is stunning, well recorded and inspiring, I love all the clarifications here and the advices. My two kribensis just became parents today and I was able to see the dance of the female, the creation of lair and her laying the eggs upside down, I thought of your video! :) Hope to be able to grow the future babies when they come, I am so nervous and happy!
You are welcome! I am very happy that you enjoyed the video so much. Congratulations on your new Kribensis family. It will be fun to watch the parents care for the fry. . .
Always loved kribs .I remember as a child my dad had a breeding pair .He had an internal filter system and the poor fty all got sucked into it .He got them all out carefully , Great video ty Dave .Inspired myself to get some .Without the filter my father had ofc .;p
Great fish - great parents.
It is amazing! Recently my Kribensis layed eggs and I'm hope all will well. This video helping me very much. Tnx Dave!
You are very welcome . . . Best of luck with the Kribensis fry. :-D
Damn. Sharpness in this video is pleasing to the eye.
I have more . . .
It's a good video when you watch all of it no matter if its 40 minutes. Like that cross section of the cave.
Thanks - it's one of my favorites.
Lovely video!! One day I would love to keep these.
They are pretty cool fish ! Thank you for checking out my video.
Awesome video! So informative, great camerawork and editing. Agree that this is the best breeding video I've ever seen.
Thank you so much. I am also working on a video all about the German Blue Ram. Stay Tuned!
@@TheDave333 cool man! Looking forward to it. Was actually thinking of GBRs for my next fish. I currently have a pair of Kribs with a hut full of wrigglers. (this is my first time breeding) Your video was so cool with the closeups and cross section of the cave! Question, how often should I be doing water changes while all of this is happening? I'm feeding mom and dad heavily so I'm getting algae and mulm buildup. Should I leave this be (is this good for fry?) or Gravel vac all the mess? Also, after all the fry become juveniles, how big of a tank would I need for a growout tank?
Congratulations on the breeding success. Keep to your regular water change schedule, but try not to disturb them anymore than you have to. They tend to get a little neurotic when they have fry. I would wait on the gravel vac.- remember to feed lightly, but frequently. A little algae and mulm are good for the babies. If you change 1/3 of the water each week you should be fine. The size of the growout tank will depend on the number of fry, but I would go with a 20 G - sponge filter, a few loose plants drifting around ( possibly java fern) and no substrate. It's easier to keep clean and keep an eye on the fry.
One of my favourite fish and one of the first I bred also one of the best fish to watch when breeding . Another excellent video dave
Thanks 👍
The montage of dad slurping up the babies is killing me. 😂 I understand Mama’s concerns.
Amazing work here! You should work for Nat Geo! New sub!
Thanks for the sub ! Awesome little fish. 🎥
Stunning video. This is a whole different level of RUclips videos. I need a “The Dave “ t-shirt!!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words . . .
I enjoyed every moment, thank you for sharing such marvelous footage.
You're very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :-)
I wish vids like this were around 55 years ago when my father and I were trying to raise kribs. (And angels. And betas. And angels. My dad was obsessed with raising angelfish).
I agree ! I wish these things were available when I was a kid too.
Definitely inspirational. So looking forward to doing this. Brilliant footage and info. 👍
Thank you. :-D
sorry to comment on an older video (it is one of my favourite though!) I was wondering if you think its possible to use guppies as dither fish for kribs (pelvicachromis pulcher)? I keep guppies right now but really want to get some kribs when I move into a bigger apartment, and a 20 gallon planted tank with guppy's and a breeding pair of kribs would be the dream. However, I've seen conflicting reports online and know kribs can be aggressive when spawning. I've heard of people keeping kribs and guppies it successfully as well as keeping kribs with Aphyosemion killifish in a biotope. A second opinion would be appreciated. I would have a second tank to resort to if anything doesn't go well and I'm leaning towards trying it, but I'm not experienced in krib keeping.
my guppy strain's males have fairly small fins as well, I don't like the look of long fins.
@Kate
Hi Kate, there's no problem commenting on my older videos. . . Yes, Kribs do become very protective when spawning and protecting their young. However, success really depends on whether or not the Kribs think their offspring are in danger. If they don't feel threatened by the presence of the guppies, then there won't be an issue. So, it will come down to several things. . . (1) The layout of the tank - do they have a safe hidden place to spawn where the guppies are not constantly in sight and entering their territory? The more densely planted you have the tank the better. (2) How many guppies are in the tank? - the more guppies you have, the more likely there is to be a conflict. Guppies do tend to be very curious, slow moving, and breed like crazy. (3) the temperament of your particular Kribs is also an important factor because some are more aggressive then others / different personalities. (4) the size of the tank - 20 gallons with Kribs and breeding guppies seems a bit cramped. If it was 55 gallons I'd say your chances of success would be much better.
Eventually those Kribs will want to escort their young fry around the tank looking for food, which is a glorious sight to behold. And this is when the guppies are most likely to get hurt, because the Kribs will want to explore the whole tank.
The easiest and most trouble-free way to watch your Kribs spawn and care for their young is in a tank dedicated just to them. No dither fish. It will have a greater chance of success and be more enjoyable for you -no head aches, no torn up guppies. Simplicity will give you more success and enjoyment in the long run. . .
Then, when you're succeeded at that, raise some of those young Kribensis fry with guppies in the same tank. The two species growing up together will give them a greater chance of getting along. Get the experience with breeding and feeding the Kribs first . . .
However, if you still want to give it a try, use a densely planted tank ( a 55 gallon tank be a better choice), use only male guppies (no breeding), and be prepared to move the guppies into their own tank if there's trouble. By the way, Catching Kribensis in a planted tank is very difficult to near impossible!
Breeding fish is always easier and much more enjoyable in a single species tank. Best of luck, and I'm always here if you need more advice.
Wow salute to your hardwork i really enjoy watching 👍
Very cool and clear video with nice highlights and pointers
This video was is FANTASTIC.....best Ive seen
Thank you :-)
Krib vid exceptional. All of your vids are but that one was truly great work.
Thank you very much for your support and your kind words. Comments like yours help drive me forward. :-D
Just amazing!. Thank you for the wonderful footage.
You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch it . . . It was my most involved project to date. I love these fish ! They are such great parents !
Amazing content as usual. Great work!
Thanks for watching another one of my videos. :-D
Great video. Wondered if you were still around. Enjoyed your older vids. Have you ever kept kribs with Congo tetras. I want a few tank mates that are from Africa. Any suggestions?.
Yes, I'm still here. I plan to be making videos for as long as possible. I have never kept Kribs with Congo tetras. I just saw that you confused me with someone else. It's o.k. Anything that you keep with Kribs should mid-water to upper level fish, and quick. This will be important should the Kribs decide to breed.
This is, Hands down, the Best Video on Krib on the Internet, and I have searched thoroughly and widely to be making this remark! So much information, very nicely presented which made it very easy to understand! I'm currently working on pairing a Krib and hopefully breed then soon! They were being very timid and hiding away always, so I put 3 pair of guppies in with them in the 15gallon tank with one pair of Kribensis! Would that cause any trouble? Or they would be fine? Guppies usually tend to stay on the above part of the tank so I hoped that it wouldn't cause any trouble
Thanks for the wonderful compliment. They do tend to occupy different parts of the tank, and should get along well. However, once the Kribs decide to breed, that might change. And some Kribs are more aggressive than others, so keep a close eye on them.
@@TheDave333 Okay, thank you for the advice! And yes, I would probably remove the guppies to a different tank when I see their breeding behaviour! Also, I need a little more help, I'm not 100% sure if I have a male, so which I think is the Male, I took a video and put the video on my channel! Can you please spend 2 mins and tell me whether it is a Male or not? Thank you!
Sure I'll have a look. (first video) It looks like a young fish, and I'm guessing that it's a male. Second video. Female followed by male.
@@TheDave333 Thank you very much.... Appreciate it very much!
No problem, and best of luck.
Fascinating and fabulous footage of Kribensis life and behaviour. It's very interesting species, l like them by watching them more and more 🐟
Keeping cichlids you must constantly have an eye on them, l mean adult fish. They are strict and hot blooded when comes to solve their problems (often imagined). Regarding this cichlids are opposite to tolerant , easy going Ancistrus species.
Yes, it's true, and one of the things I love about them is that they're such good parents. They have very complicated social behaviors. Definitely not as tolerant as your beloved plecos. 🙂
Nice video Dave. I know what u went through to film the "Kribs". (I'm a dvd producer ret.) Well I bred them seven weeks ago and after about 2-3 weeks I had to remove the male (isn't love grand) they were fighting, biting, fin slapping, etc. The male was not to happy when I pass the small tank he gives me the fin! My guess is he wanted to spawn again but the female was not ready. Although I've been out of the hobby for some time, I always liked Cichlids. You are correct, they are one of the easiest Cichlids to breed. Thanks good work!. JosephObe
Some might even say that this cichlid is too easy to breed! Once they get comfortable and start making babies, they don't want to stop! Still, they have complex social relationships and are fascinating creatures to own. Thanks for watching the video and best of luck with the Kribensis.
what a brill video , camera work outstanding great knowledge shown. best iv seen well done
Thank you very much - a lot of hard work goes into making them.
Thank you for the most remarkable video production I have ever encountered on the life cycle in an aquarium it is just brilliant. Here's my dilemma and hoping you can help. I'm a total newbie but have had my 35 gallon tank going on for bout 4 years now. It is stocked with about 14 Tetera's some new but most are about 3 years old with the exception on one Angel fish whose now 4 years old and about 4 inches in size. About 6 weeks ago I made a decision to introduce live plants to my tank. Slowly it is taking hold and I'm delighted with its progress. Having grown up in East Africa I had fond memories of playing with the wild colourful Cichlids that were in the rocky shorelines of Lake Victoria. The natural result was a desire to have some Cichlids in my community tank. Researched it and discovered that this would necessitate a complete change to my current setup due to the PH but was told that Kribensis would make ideal tank mates with my existing setup. So three weeks ago I acquired 5 Rainbow Kribensis (two males & 3 females) from a local hobbyist. They are all doing well in their new environment until a couple of days ago when I noticed the female reacting differently as she would do a shimmering movement (dance) and both the male and female had became a little more aggressive with the rest of its tank mates. Thats when I found your channel on RUclips, and realized that the pair were nesting in a Conch shell I had placed in my aquarium. I'm figuring that I maybe in for a surprise and soon to be a grandfather that I'm not quite yet ready for! My question and concern is this; if it does happen can the fry survive in my community tank or do I need to relocate to another tank that I don't have as it would takes months to establish. Your guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any guidance you may offer me.
The Kribensis are breeding, and they will become quite aggressive. It is possible for them to raise their young in a community tank setting, but the tank would have to be much larger and thickly planted. The other fish, especially the angelfish, are now in danger of being injured or killed. The best course of action is to remove the other fish, esp. the angel fish.
The Kribensis are tough fish and will breed like crazy once they start. If they fail this time, they will do it again soon. . . They may even be able to survive in a non-cycled tank. As long as, you put minimal food in the tank, do daily water changes, and have a large tank. If you were to change 5 gallons of water per day for a month, and do minimal feeding, they would probably survive in a new 35 gallon tank.
The main concern is for the well being of the other fish!
Here's a tip for the future. . . I use sponge filters, and I keep several of them going in a 5 gallon bucket at all times. The bucket contains snails and a few fish. These filters are always ready to use. So, I don't ever have to cycle a tank. I have seasoned filters waiting at all time, so a tank can be set up immediately. I personally would keep the Kribs and re-home the others. . . Best of luck.
@@TheDave333 Thank you for prompt response I'm now a bit more relived and encouraged with your comments.
Happy to help. :-D
thank you for a very informative video and taking the time to share this knowledge
Fantastic footage. Very informative. Thanks for a great video.
You are very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to watch it.
Awesome video documentary!!!
Thank you so much !!!
Astounding, thank you so much.
You're very welcome. My next video will be similar to this one, but it's on German Blue Rams. . .
thanks for making this beautiful video, i really enjoyed it and lots of helpful information
You're very welcome! It was a fun video to make. They are such good parents, and breed like crazy once you get them going.
I have to admit you have got me thinking of going back to these but one of the newer colours.
Go my friend go . . Kribensis are wonderful fish! However, if you're really looking for a new adventure, consider Killifish. They are the most underrated and under appreciated fish in the hobby. There's a misconception that they only live for a year or less. True for a few species, but many live for 2-3 years. . . It has been said that the prettiest freshwater fish, are Killifish. . . :-)
@@TheDave333 I am in the process of sorting a tank so still trying to decide what to put in it. Its only a 30 litre corner tank so can be species specific. Thanks for the advice will do some research.
small tanks are ideal for killifish :-)
Great video. A pleasure to watch. It gave me an excellent feel for the fish.
Thanks! They're great little fish, excellent parents, and once they start breeding, it's difficult to get them to stop !!!
This is the best fish in color.
Most detailed video that I have seen. Thanks!
You're very welcome. Amazing fish / wonderful parents. I love watching them care for their young.
Great video enjoyed
Thank You Dave
You are welcome . . . Thank you for taking the time to watch it.
Love the video! I want to try Kribensis again...had a pair many years ago.
I highly recommend the Kribensis - they are most easily kept in a tank devoted just to them.
Amazing video! It's like a Natural geographic movie 😁 Very professional! I enjoyed every minute.
Thank you taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it. :-D
@@TheDave333 my kribs just started their first breeding. The female is now guarding her eggs and your video was very helpful what to expect next )
Best of luck with the Kribs. . .
Amazing video mate!! Thank you and congratulations!! What a nice job!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks! I love watching these fish raise a family. It was a fun video to make.
I just ordered a DeWalt metal shelf from Home Depot to set up a 55 gallon as main breeding tank and have the 36 Bowfront on the second shelf.
Shelf holds total of 4500 lbs. in my living room. Always nervous of flooding. Ha ha.
Bowfront though is for 4 beautiful fancy gold fish. Poor things are in a 20 gal. I can use any advise at all. Thank you for replying. Made my day. Talktoyalater
I have a couple of those shelving units too! I'm not sure what advice to give you. . . Goldfish require lots of gallons per fish. Many people might tell you that 36 gallons is too small for 4 fancy goldfish. They tend to be messy, so be sure to keep up with water changes. Don't use gravel, because they can swallow it and become impacted. Sand is a better choice. Be careful not to use gaudy aquarium decorations that are prettier that the fish. I've seen many colorful aquarium setups, that outshine the fish in the beauty department. All fish look prettier and are more comfortable in a subdued natural setting. And lastly, sponge filters are the best. . .
Fantastic documentary - Inspired - thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excelente, no he visto mejor video que este. Felicidades y muchas gracias.
Muchas gracias. Fue un video divertido de armar.
Heya Dave, great vid. How did you set up the cave that could be lit and filmed? How did you cut/purpose the 'cave' and stick it to the wall like that? Great idea I'd like to try it out too Regards
Hi, thanks for watching the video. The cave is reptile hide made by a company called Exo-terra. I did nothing to it other than stick it to the side of the tank using aquarium-safe silicone. No cutting was required. I then taped a small piece of cardboard on the outside of the tank to keep the cave dark. This cardboard was only removed when I filmed the fish. The shots were illuminated using an external light and a reflector. :-D
Really enjoy your videos. So detailed and well done!
Thank you!
hey Dave. wondering if you could offer advise/thoughts. I have a 75G , 4" deep substrate, dirted . plenty of rocks and wood, coconut hide, planted. decent plants, Id like it fuller, but the tank is six months old roughly. one 3" Angelfish, two adult Albino Cory, one Bristlenose Plecko, ten Khuli loaches, and roughly tywenty to thirty Pygmy Cory. I have an adult Krib Pulcher whose mate, he killed, after their third spawn, sitting solo in a 20L. I'd like that male in the 75.. I kept a trio from his last spawn, and that 20L would be awesome. Thoughts on the chaos I might bring..? I know each fish is different when it come to Angels, but will the chances be greater for failure? the angel seems to leave the pygmys alone, will the krib bother/stress them? any comments would be greatly appreciated.. I would lke to avoid tearing down the tank to catch a fish I should never have put in.. thanks in advance✌✌
Kribensis are very hard to catch, especially in a large planted tank. If it were me I would keep the male Krib in the 20 long and get him a lady friend. Keeping a Krib couple and their eventual spawn in the 75G with all of those bottom-dwellers will probably be a real issue. Kribs are very protective of their young, and those bottom fish will pose a real threat to their babies. . . Plus, the adult kribs and their babies will be really hard to catch if you need to remove them.
If you only put the male Kribensis in the 75G ( no female Krib) then there shouldn't be any trouble. And a single angelfish shouldn't get aggressive unless there's a pair of them and they decide to breed. The trouble always starts when there are pairs of fish who decide to spawn. So, a single Krib should be fine in the 75G. The pygmy cories will probably breed, but they don't cause any trouble when they do.✌✌✌
@@TheDave333 Thanks for your response Dave, you always help me out!! If I decide to put the male in there, I would not put aggressive pairs in there, just keep it single centerpieces in the community. The male is over three years old, and I have a couple of trios from him, and his mate, to keep me going. So I can show him off in the 75. Thanks again for your input, I have had much success based on information I got from your channel. Shellies, Kribs, and Rams all breeding in my fishroom. Take Care ✌✌
I'm glad to hear that my videos and my advice have been helpful to you. It's so great that you're breeding all those fish. Best of luck with everything.
Fantastic vid. The planted tank looks really healthy. How long did it take you to get it to where it is? Did you have other fish in it before the cribs?
Thanks for watching the video. The tank was maybe 2 or 3 months old in the video, no other fish just the Kribs. Far less trouble with just one species. :-)
@@TheDave333
Kribs are a workhorse of cichlids.
Felicidades. Imagino el arduo trabajo para la realización de este video.
¡Fantástico!
¡Muchas gracias! Es mucho trabajo duro, pero me encanta hacer estos videos.
Cool. Your quality looks like that of Nat Geo. You should call them. Take care.
Thank you!
Hey, what cichlidae would you recommend for a 200l tank with gouramis, pandas and rhodostomuses? Soft water but pH is round 7.5. Love your videos man, awesome quality
I'm not sure. Questions like this are always difficult to answer!!!
All fish have different temperaments, so there are a lot of variables. I'm very partial to Angelfish, but they might eat your tetras! The Gouramis, depending on the species, can also be also be quite aggressive and may not mix well with the Angels.
@@TheDave333 thanks for your time, have a nice day!
Starting a planted tank and plan on getting carpet plants and not breaking the bank. What did you use for substrate? Thanks
I don't use any special substrate . . I bought black sand from petco, but it's a little pricey ! In some of my other tanks I use pool filter sand it's much cheaper, but it's white ! I prefer black sand. Sand blasting sand also works, and you can often find it in black at tractor supply stores if you're in the U.S.
What a great video, at the end of the video you removed the baby fish. I guess so the parents could breed again? If you had a large enough tank could you leave the babies in? Thanks again.
Thank you. With a large planted tank, you can keep several generations together, but the overall survival rate of the babies will be lower.
Excellent video! Thanks a lot, The Dave...
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Just awasome, I am also trying to breed them, learning lots of things form your video , thank you so much 😘
You're very welcome.. :-D
Great video love your work
Thank you :-D
Forgot to ask, at a certain point did you need to take out the dither fish?
No, there's no need to remove them, as long as they're not being harmed or they're not harming the babies. I removed mine because it was interfering with the filming ! However, In a 10 gallon tank those dither fish would have nowhere to hide ! So, 20+ is best.
I have a 3 feet× 1.5 feet tank. In it i have one cave and two tunnels, and one large driftwood at the centre. One of the tunnels is occupied by the male betta. And other fish go in and out of hem too. I have 2 neon (rest died) and 3 penguin tetras, a pair of bettas (no sign of breeding), 5 swordtails, an opaline and a dwarf rainbow gourami, some tiny snails and one large apple snail. Kribensis is one of my most favourite fishes and only recently i found a supplier. What do you say, can i keep them? At least one female if not a pair? (Fingers crossed)
And I have no word enough to appreciate your work. Your contribution to this hobby is examplary. Take a bow.
Thank you for the wonderful compliments. I don't think that adding 1 or 2 Kribensis to this tank would be good idea. The tank seems pretty well stocked already.
The Dave heartbroken but thanks.
You could buy a 20 gallon tank just for the Kribs, If you've never seen them raise a family I highly recommend it. Another option is to rehome the bettas, and the two gouramis, then the Kribs could live with the tetras and the swordtails. The Krib babies might get preyed on by their tank mates, but it might work. Male and female bettas should not be kept together, so you may want to change that situation anyways. The apple snail may also be a problem with the Kribs. It sounds like you are in the situation that I was 25 years ago ! I started with one ten gallon tank, and now I have 18 fish tanks ! I hope that you can work something out.
The Dave I wasn't expecting a follow-up reply after the first one! Thanks a ton. I can't afford another tank right now but I'll consider giving away some fish to my friend. I really wanted a statement fish and kribs are one of my favorites. I searched for it long. As far as my betta pair is concerned though, they never fought, not even when i bought the female and introduced it to the already existing male. The female had eggs and wanted to "submit" to the male but the male seems to be a lazy potato (always lying sideways). The only other setup i have are a small 1ft quarantine and an small "pond" in a tub which has 4 dalmatian mollies and most of the space is taken up by an terracotta pot containing a lotus sapling.
Is it possible that i keep a single krib so that i don't get any breeding activity right away? (and maybe if possible I'll add another to make the pair)
Hi, I felt bad when you replied that you were "heartbroken," so I thought to offer some possible alternatives. Yes, it's possible to keep just one. I would choose a female, because they are prettier. The Dave
Holy cow, this is a good one right here !!!
Thank you. . . I have many more !
Nice aquarium
Thank you
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
Awesome work!
Thank you