Red Zebra OB Cichlid Care Guide
Maylandia estherae
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Bioload Score
9000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Other Lake Malawi cichlids with similar aggression levels and size. Avoid keeping them with smaller or more passive fish.
Good to Know
Red Zebra OB Cichlids can be territorial and aggressive, especially during breeding or when establishing territories.
Gender Differences
Males tend to be more colorful and display a deeper red coloration.
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