{"product_id":"pseudotropheus-maylandia-zebra-red-malawi-african-cichlid","title":"Pseudotropheus Maylandia Zebra Red Malawi African Cichlid","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Zebra is a Lake Malawi mbuna sold in a rich orange-red colour form, usually derived from Maylandia estherae from the Mozambique shore of the lake. Wild males are often pale blue while females carry the orange, though tank-bred lines can be orange in both sexes. Hardy, lively and quick to breed, it suits an established rocky mbuna community with strong filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 11–12 cm (4.5 in); males larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 8–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Lake Malawi, eastern (Mozambique) rocky shore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Boulder shorelines, grazing algae on rock surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Herbivorous, aufwuchs grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Spirulina flakes, algae wafers, blanched spinach, nori, daphnia, cyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Two small feeds daily; vegetable based; avoid rich meaty foods, which cause bloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Other robust mbuna of contrasting colour; Labidochromis, Iodotropheus, Labeotropheus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Maylandia colour forms (hybridise), peaceful or slow species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Aggressive, though milder than Blue Zebra; males dominant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Males defend caves; overstocking and rockwork diffuse aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Aggression management; strong filtration and weekly changes for a heavily stocked tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, hard and alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 7.5–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 250 litres for one male with several females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a large, rock-filled tank and a harem of one male to several females; it is a maternal mouthbrooder that breeds readily. Sexing can be tricky in orange lines, so vent or watch behaviour. Never house it with Blue Zebra or other Maylandia, as hybrids are common. With sand, stacked rock and a vegetable diet, the Red Zebra gives some of the brightest orange in a Malawi tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"1\"","offer_id":64680673018233,"sku":"STF-PSEUDO-ZEBRA-RED-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":64680673051001,"sku":"STF-PSEUDO-ZEBRA-RED-2","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-PSEUDO-ZEBRA-RED.png?v=1790097032","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/pseudotropheus-maylandia-zebra-red-malawi-african-cichlid","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}