Wallaceochromis humilis

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Wallaceochromis humilis

Common Name:   Yellow Krib

General species photo

Description:   One of the larger (males can reach ~5") and less common species of the 'Kribensis' group native to West African river basins. Due to its size the species requires a larger aquarium particularly if housing more than a pair.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   West Africa: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia

Aquarist Notes

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Genetic Line:   Wild Caught

Year Acquired:   2025

Acquired a wild caught group of 4 good sized fish ~3-4" from The Wet Spot. Two pairs initially housed in a heavily planted 45 gallon 'low' tank with a 4'x2' footprint. They proved to be very aggressive to each other. Males intolerant of one another and belligerent to females. So pretty much one male established dominance and the others hid. Within a few weeks it became a trio where I rarely saw the females. After a few months it appears a pair has formed and now I see them out together. Her beat up caudal fin is healing. Challenging fish!