Red Zebra Mbuna

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Latin Name: Maylandia estherae 
Common Name(s): Red Zebra Mbuna
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Aggressive (can be kept with other mbunas of similar size)
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Adult Full Size: 5"
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: Seaweed, Tenera, Krill, Veggies Pellets, Frozen foods

Description: Hardy African cichlid originating from Lake Malawi. Characterized by have orange coloration and can have variation from OB (orange and blue splotching) to Calico. They should not be kept with more peaceful African cichlids such as peacocks or ones of significantly smaller size. Large highly stocked tanks are preferred in order to reduce aggression.