Family: | CICHLIDAE |
Species: |
Metriaclima callainos |
Note: |
This species has gone through many nomenclatural changes. A couple are Maylandia zebra and Pseudotropheus zebra. Metriaclima is now the excepted name. |
Common Name: | Zebra Mbuna |
Size: | 6 in (15 cm) |
Habitat: | AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi |
Min Tank Size: | 55 gallons. |
Diet: | Omnivorous, Flake frozen and live. Supplement with algae wafers. |
Behavior: | Aggressive to all. |
Water: | 73 – 81°F (23-27 C); pH range: 7.2 – 9.0; dH range: 9 – 19. |
Care: | Easy |
Communities: | Territorial, house with similar tough species. |
Suitability: | OK if needs are met |
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