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Name
Scientific name
Pseudotropheus estherae
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Red Zebra
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The red zebra, Pseudotropheus estherae, is a mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, found along the Mozambique and Malawi coasts from Metangula to G…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
135mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It occurs along the coasts of Mozambique and Malawi, from Metangula and Minos Reef to Gome.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky coastlines and reefs.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~137 litres, although larger is preferable.
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. The growth of alga…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C 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, nori etc. should form a large proportion of the diet.…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not especially aggressive for a mbuna, although it is quite robust. It should not be kept with peace loving species such as Peacocks or Utaka but it can be com…
Sexual dimorphism
Some males are blue in colour, while females are orange. However, depending on locality, there also exist orange and OB ("orange blotch") males and yellow or O…
Reproduction
Not particularly difficult. Maternal mouthbrooder. Ideally it should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females, although it wi…
Notes
A deservedly popular mbuna, there is ongoing debate as to the true genus of this species, it having been variously grouped in both Maylandia and Metriaclima, a…
References
References
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