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	Kribensis Problems
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	So i bought a pair of kribensis a little while ago, and nothing seems to be happening. They are in a rocky tank all by themselves with plants. I feed them a mixed variety of flakes with frozen bloodworms frequently. Nothing seems to be exciting them, and i rarely see them, they are always hiding out behind rocks. First, i would really like to get them to breed, but even more importantly i want to see my fish! Any ideas?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	Give them a month or so to get settled in. Dont worry they will be begging for food eventually and you will get annoyed that everytime they see you they suction cup to the front glass instead of acting "natural" lol.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	well i had a male that was in a tank for around 3 months, and added a female and WOW, but no babies, i guess let them settle in, and then they should come out more.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	They'll get around to it. If they haven't already. They hide their brood in caves and will tunnel under stuff to make a suitable nursery. Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Just give them some more time, as they may be breeding & they will take care of the fry. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	It has been about 3 months...i think...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	How big are your Kribensis?. Maybe they are too small to breed. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
gartenzwerfe Big Fish Mrs. Racso To Be Posts: 375 Kudos: 628 Votes: 199 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	You mentioned rocks in the tank, but are there caves? The female will lay her eggs on cave walls and then the two will guard them. Terra cotta flower pots on their side work quite well and meet their expectations. HTH
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	I have two terra cotta pots. One larger one and one smaller one. They can fit in both of them, but show no interest.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Blood_Red Small Fry Posts: 6 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Sep-2005	poopr you . mine bred 3 day after i got them but ate their spawn. now 1.5 months later they are on their second batch of 3 weeks . give them time. they have to get horny someday lol
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03


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