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Metriaclima estherae 'Red Zebra Cichlid'
Metriaclima estherae
Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.5
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 13 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 8-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- aggressive; Malawi community only
About
Metriaclima estherae, the Red Zebra, is one of the most popular Malawi mbuna cichlids — brilliant orange-red colouration in females, muted males. Active, hardy and excellent for Malawi biotope tanks. Easy to keep and breed.
Care Guide
Malawi tank 200 L+. pH 7.8–8.5, GH 12–20, KH 8–15. Temperature 24–28°C. Sandy substrate with rocks. Feed quality cichlid pellets with spirulina. Aggressive — keep in species biotope tanks.
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