| 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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