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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

Community suitability
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Where it lives

Countries

Not recorded

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Etymology

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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

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