"Larry" wrote in message
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Have had help from a few ngs to selection some smaller cichlids(3-4")
that can tolerate 8ish ph. Can Kribs handle this level? From the
articles I've ready they are easily maintained and a good community
fish. Is this correct?

All the best,

Larry
Southern Ontario

While kribs are great starter cichlids and can tolerate a wide pH range,
chances are they won't breed in a pH of 7.8. They're better suited to a
neutral pH but have bred with a pH as high as 7.4 or so. The higher the pH,
the more males in the brood. I've been able to drop my pH down to 7.6 and
had my kribs breed. Chances are, if acclimated properly, they'll be able to
handle a pH of 8, I just wouldn't expect any fry to survive if they breed.
Also, in a tank with only a pair of Kribs, you may want plants. With that
high pH, your plant selection will be limited to java moss, java fern and
annubias for the most part.
Tim