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Name

Scientific name

Maylandia callainos

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Cobalt Blue Zebra

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The cobalt blue zebra, Maylandia callainos, is an mbuna endemic to the north of Lake Malawi. Formerly Pseudotropheus callainos and Metriacl…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

135mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8

Hardness

8–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Social needs

Not recorded

Social needs
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Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Malawi, Tanzania, Lake Malawi

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Endemic to Lake Malawi. It occurs around the north of the lake, between Ikombe and the Ruhuhu River in the east, and from Kande Island to Ngara in the west. It…

Habitat

It inhabits rocky areas.

Aquarium size

120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.

Maintenance

Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form caves with small areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is best and the water shoul…

Water conditions

Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 8-25°H

Diet

It will accept most foods offered, but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a good proportion of the diet. This …

Behaviour and compatibility

Aggressive and territorial. It should not be kept with peace loving species such as Peacocks or Utaka but it can be combined with other Mbuna. The tank should …

Sexual dimorphism

Males are far more colourful than females.

Reproduction

Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. A 48" aquarium is a good size and should…

Notes

This species was formerly classified as Pseudotropheus callainos and Metriaclima callainos and is still named as one of these by many sources. It has also been…

References

References

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