Scientific name: Maylandia zebra Common name: Zebra mbuna Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 13 - 15 cm (5.12 - 5.91 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 7.3 - 8.9 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 25°N (214.29 - 446.43ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: Africa Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive/territorial Usual place in the tank: Middle levels Food In the wild Zebra Mbunas eat algae off the rocks and plankton out of the open waters. When in captivity, they will accept a variety of foods such as flakes, pellets, frozen, dried and live foods. Sexing The male Zebra Mbuna has dummy egg spots located on his anal fin. As he matures he will develop a vestigial hump on his head. Breeding These mbunas exhibit typical mouthbrooding behavior. The female will hold on to the young for 20-25 days until releasing her newly independent fry. Origin The Zebra Mbuna comes from the rocky northwestern shores of Lake Malawi Short Description There is much debate over the taxonomy of this cichlid species. The different name possibilities include: Pseudotropheus zebra, Maylandia zebra, and Metriaclima zebra. Pictures Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
