![]() The 'red' name of this fish is actually solid orange in color but the males sometimes possess a reddish stripes. One male kept with 5-7 females provides the best chances for these mouthbrooders to display their matriarchal family behaviors. The female zebra cichlid can grow as much as 10 centimeters of four inches in length while the male zebra may grow up to 12.7 centimeters or five inches long. Once the territory and dominance have been established, Red Zebras are quite easy to breed. Using smooth pebbles as substrate is a fantastic choice for a Red Zebra tank, as they will rearrange your carefully thought out aquascape to their liking as they establish themselves. ![]() These fish can be kept with Synodontis catfish and, of course, other Red Zebras. They require rocky surroundings in their tanks, with plenty of places for the less dominant fish to hide, as Red Zebras are moderately agressive and will establish territory with a pecking order. Red Zebras can grow up 5 inches long and live for 10-12 years if properly cared for.Īs representatives of the mbuna cichlid family, Red Zebras like an aquarium of 50-75 gallons with a slightly higher pH of 7.6-8.6 and a temperature of at least 78 degrees. Red Zebras are a beautiful orange-red color with faint traces of blue on their scales and yellow spots freckling their dorsal and anal fins unlike most other mbuna, the females usually display richer colors than the males. Also known as the Orange Zebra Cichlid, this fish is one of the most commonly kept specimens of the mbuna (rock dwelling) cichlid family due to its bright coloration and classic African cichlid personality. We at Centreville Aquarium have our vision set on the Eastern African Lake Malawi, home to our May Fish of the Month: the Red Zebra Cichlid(Metriaclima estherae). The warmer weather that we have all been waiting for is finally here, bringing visions of days spent by the lake. ![]()
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