Are red zebra cichlids aggressive?
Red zebras, like most mbuna, need a high amount of green matter in their diet. They are aggressive and do best in large tanks with other mbuna species. They appreciate the company of their own kind, but rival males will kill each other if there isn’t enough room for their aggression to be spread around.
How big do zebra African cichlids get?
Zebra Cichlid Stats
| Size: | Up to 4.75 inches (12cm) |
|---|---|
| Strata: | Bottom, middle, top |
| PH: | 7.5 to 8.5 |
| Hardness: | Hard to very hard |
| Temperature: | 77°F to 82°F (22 to 28°C) |
Can Red zebra cichlid live alone?
When provided with clean water and food, in theory most cichlids are able to survive alone. However it is best to keep at least a breeding pair or more to allow them to thrive.
Where can I find Red zebra cichlids in Africa?
The most preferred foods for the frozen ones are beef heart, daphnia and plankton. The red zebra or Maylandia estherae is commonly found in Lake Malawi, the Eastern side of Africa. Along with the other twelve species of cichlids, they belong to a group called Mbunas. In local African language, this word means “rock-dwelling” or “rockfish”.
What kind of fish is the Red Zebra?
Metriaclima estherae is a Mbuna Cichlid, and is also called the Zebra Cichlid, Tilapia Zebra, and the False Zebra Mbuna. A bully by nature, without plenty of room, pyramids, rocks and crevasses to establish territory, Red Zebra will torment other tank mates.
What is the scientific name for a zebra cichlid?
Seven or eight blue/black bars run across the body and generally in this color variety the bottom part of the face is black as well. The scientific name for the Red Zebra is Pseudotropheus estherae and the common zebra cichlid is Pseudotropheus zebra.
How big of a tank does a zebra cichlid need?
Seven or eight blue/black bars run across the body and generally in this color variety the bottom part of the face is black as well. The scientific name for the Red Zebra is Pseudotropheus estherae and the common zebra cichlid is Pseudotropheus zebra. The minimum tank size recommended for the Zebra Cichlid is 50 gallons (180 liters).
