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identifying sex of albino kribensis
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:53 am
by legumea
Saw some gorgeous albino kribs at an aquarium store recently - first time I've seen them in person. Usually when I'm checking out a tank of cichlids, I like to play spot the dominant one, but these albino kribs all looked pretty similar to me. A friend of mine was actually considering getting some, so I was wondering if anyone has any advice on sexing them - is it any different from the regular ones?
Re: identifying sex of albino kribensis
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 9:51 am
by riverrun4
legumea wrote: ↑Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:53 am
Saw some gorgeous albino kribs at an aquarium store recently - first time I've seen them in person. Usually when I'm checking out a tank of cichlids, I like to play spot the dominant one, but these albino kribs all looked pretty similar to me. A friend of mine was actually considering getting some, so I was wondering if anyone has any advice on sexing them - is it any different from the regular ones?
No difference in sexing albinos compared to regular kribs.
Here's my breeding pair, got some youngsters from their first spawn if you're interested in the albinos
Re: identifying sex of albino kribensis
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:49 am
by legumea
Noticed the pink belly, that's a dead giveaway. The ones I saw were completely white, no chance of sexing them. Might take a closer look if we go back this weekend. They're on my wishlist, but I'm a bit overstocked at the moment. To be honest, I prefer the albino version already.
Re: identifying sex of albino kribensis
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 12:39 pm
by riverrun4
legumea wrote: ↑Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:53 am
Saw some gorgeous albino kribs at an aquarium store recently - first time I've seen them in person. Usually when I'm checking out a tank of cichlids, I like to play spot the dominant one, but these albino kribs all looked pretty similar to me. A friend of mine was actually considering getting some, so I was wondering if anyone has any advice on sexing them - is it any different from the regular ones?
With sexing kribensis, I'd say it's pretty straightforward - the males are longer, with a spade-shaped caudal fin, and their dorsal and anal fins are more elongated. Females, on the other hand, are smaller and rounder, with a rounded caudal fin and none of the fins are elongated. And as you've already spotted, if they're in breeding condition, they've got that lovely pink belly.
Re: identifying sex of albino kribensis
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 12:58 pm
by legumea
Appreciate the info, really helpful
Re: identifying sex of albino kribensis
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 2:17 pm
by riverrun4
The albino kribs we saw in the shop were about an inch and a half, I think. They were a bit pricey but I can see why, they're definitely unique. I'm curious, how do your youngsters grow out in terms of color, do they retain the albino trait or does some color come through?