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Maylandia red zebra Maylandia estherae (red morph)

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Maylandia estherae (red morph)
Origin region
Lake Malawi, Africa
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Aggressive (mbuna)
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
7.80–8.60
GH (dGH)
6.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
4.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Lake Malawi, Africa

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Aggressive (mbuna)

Breeding & care

Maternal mouthbrooder.

Notes

Common red/orange morph marketed as “red zebra”.

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Created: 2025-09-03 00:43:12
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