The standard mix with Parrot cichlids typically includes Angelfish, Silver dollars, Tinfoil barbs, Convicts, Severums, Jewel cichlids and hardy medium-sized catfish such as Doras and Synodontis.

Avoid housing community Kribs with other cichlids that may not share the laid-back approach to life. Fish like Blue acara or Jewel cichlids are likely to pick a fight with a Krib and should be avoided ...