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. You could also try facebook or other venues such as offerup or whatever is available in your country. 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. You can check with your local fish store to see if they are interested in either buying them or exchange for credit if they are pure and not hybrids.
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 Cobalt Blue will do best in a cichlid community aquarium with numerous. Mysis and brine shrimp.The warmer weather that we have all been waiting for is finally here, bringing visions of days spent by the lake. The Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid comes from the rocky shores of Lake Malawi, Africa. Care Level: EasyTemperature: 70 to 85FpH: 7.8 to 8.6 Region:Malawian fish come from. They will accept anything, but to keep their colors strong, feed New Life Spectrum, Cyclops, Spirulina, or any other high quality herbivorous cichlid flake or small pellet. Best seller at - This Package Includes x10 Fish. The Metriaclima estherae or Red Zebra cichlid is a stunning fish. In the aquarium they need mainly herbivorous foods because even though they eat a little protein in the wild, the majority of their diet is vegetable matter. The bright color of Red Zebra cichlids make them a great addition to any African cichlid tank. They will grow quite fast if fed properly with diversity in their diet. Youngs are quite resistant and can be feed with baby brine shrimps or powdered flakes. During this process, the female eats very little and it is a good idea to remove her in a seperate tank with her fry. The eggs hatch in approximately 7 days but the female keep them in her mouth until the frys are big enough to take care of themselves (approx.
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This process goes on until the female's mouth is full of eggs (approx. She then starts nipping at them and the male releases his sperm to fertilize the real eggs. At this point, the male shows off his "egg dummies" (yellow spot on his anal fin) to mislead the female to think they are actual eggs. The female releases a couple eggs that she instantly puts in her mouth. The breeding parade begins when they start nipping at each other.
The false zebra Mbuna (common name) requires rock work to occupy and mark as territory. If they're being mixed with a group of other Mbuna cichlids, a 55-gallon (180 l) tank is required. Females quickly accept the males courtships. The red zebra cichlid requires a temperature ranging between 73-82 F (22.8-27.8 C) and a ph ranging between 7.6-8.6 in an aquarium. A water change can sometimes trigger breeding behavior. After a male sets up and dig his territorry in the sand at the base of a rock pile, he attracts the female by displaying his best colors and by showing his fins. Because they are mouthbreeders, these fish take really good care of their eggs/fry. This fish, like most cichlids from Lake Malawi, is a mouthbrooder-females hold their fertilized eggs, then fry, in their mouth until they are released after about 21 days.įemales can grow up to 10 cm (4 inch) while males will grow up to 12.7 cm (5 inch.).īreeding Maylandia Estherae is an easy process. These common names are Red Zebra,ester gants zebra.
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