Fish Species
Red Zebra
Maylandia estherae
About
The Red Zebra Mbuna, also known as the Red Zebra Cichlid, is a vibrant and active rock-dwelling cichlid native to Lake Malawi. Males are typically orange or orange/blue barred, while females are usually solid orange. They are known for their territorial behavior and require a rocky aquascape with plenty of hiding places. They are part of the 'Mbuna' group, which means 'rock-dweller'.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Maylandia estherae
Origin Region
Lake Malawi, Africa
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Herbivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
13 cm | 5.1 in
Water Requirements
Lake MalawiTemperature
24–28°C
pH
7.8–8.6
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–15dKH
Min Tank Size
150L