Krobia xinguensis

Remarks: Krobia xinguensis come from Brazil, where they are found in the Xingu River. They prefer clear, shallow water and medium flow rates and occasional vegetation and driftwood. They reach 5" or so in captivity and will react fairly peacefully towards other cichlids, though pairs can defend a spawning site with aggression. These tan-striped fish have lovely red scales that follow their lateral line from the cheeks to their caudal fin. The photo used here is provided by Ryan Smith and does not belong to Imperial Tropicals but is used for showcasing these beautiful, rare cichlids. Scientific Name: Krobia xinguensis Common Name: Max Size: 5" pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 75-85° Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos Tank Mate Options: Green Severum Threadfin Acara Spotted Sailfin Pleco