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Name
Scientific name
Maylandia zebra
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The zebra mbuna, Maylandia zebra, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, where it inhabits rocky zones around shores, reefs and islands. One …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
152mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 7.6–8.6
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
Habitat
Inhabits rocky zones of the lake at varying depths around shores, reefs and islands.
Aquarium size
48"L x 18"H x 15"W (120cm x 45cm x 37.5cm) - 213 litres
Maintenance
Keep it in a typical Malawi setup, with much of the tank filled with piles of rock arranged to form lots of caves and crevices. Ideally use sand as substrate. …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C72 – 82 °F pH: 7.6-8.6 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but as with most Mbuna vegetable matter should form the basis of the diet. High protein foods are not reommended for this spe…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the more aggressive species of Mbuna, the Zebra is in no way suitable for the general tropical aquarium. It will be fine in most Malawi communities, tho…
Sexual dimorphism
The dominant male will have more vivid colouration, and all males will have more intsensely coloured egg-spots on their anal fin, as well as growing a hump on …
Reproduction
It's a maternal mouthbrooder that utilises a similar breeding strategy to others in the genus. Ideally it should be spawned in a species tank, in a harem of on…
Notes
It's a maternal mouthbrooder that utilises a similar breeding strategy to others in the genus. Ideally it should be spawned in a species tank, in a harem of on…
References
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