Description
Red Belly Kribensis – Vibrant Dwarf Cichlid with Big Personality
The Red Belly Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher) is a beautifully colored and easy-to-care-for dwarf cichlid, perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Renowned for its bright red belly—especially vivid in females during breeding—this West African species also features a striking combination of purples, yellows, and blacks along its sleek body.
Known for their fascinating courtship and parental care behaviors, Red Belly Kribensis are peaceful enough for community tanks but may become territorial when breeding. They thrive in planted aquariums with plenty of caves and hiding places.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Iridescent purple and yellow body with a bold red belly and dark facial markings
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Temperament: Peaceful with mild territorial tendencies, especially when spawning
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Size: Reaches up to 3–4 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 20 gallons with caves, plants, and smooth substrate
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Diet: Omnivorous—accepts flakes, pellets, and frozen/live foods
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Compatibility: Great with peaceful tank mates like tetras, rasboras, and Corydoras
With its eye-catching colors, manageable size, and lively personality, the Red Belly Kribensis is a standout addition to any freshwater setup—especially for aquarists looking to observe natural cichlid behaviors in a community-friendly fish.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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