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Name
Scientific name
Maylandia greshakei
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The red top ice blue zebra, Maylandia greshakei, is an mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, found only around Makokola in the southeast of the lak…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
135mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found only around Makokola in the southeastern part of the lake.
Habitat
It inhabits the upper parts of rocky reefs, usually adjacent to areas of open water, in which it leaves the reef to feed on phytoplankton.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm36 ∗ 18 ∗ 15 in - ~154 litres~41 US gal.
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 shou…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C75 – 82 °F pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large 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 shoul…
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 greshakei and Metriaclima greshakei and is still named as either of these by many sources. The genus nam…
References
References
No references