Can flowerhorns live with kribensis?
Verdict
No
No. Flowerhorns and kribensis should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches kribensis do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches kribensis do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and much bigger than kribensis.
- Watch outThey only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What works
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: flowerhorns the mid, kribensis the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Flowerhorn | Kribensis | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 80–89 °F | 75–80 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | One per tank | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for kribensis
Questions
Can flowerhorns live with kribensis?
No. Flowerhorns and kribensis should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches kribensis do.
What temperature suits both flowerhorns and kribensis?
80–80 °F. Flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, kribensis need 75–80 °F.
What size tank do flowerhorns and kribensis need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.