Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – spirulina-based pellets/flakes, vegetable matter
Aquarium species profile
Red Zebra
Maylandia estherae · East Africa (Lake Malawi – Mozambique coast)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other mbuna of similar aggression in large groups
Tank mates to avoid
Peaceful mbuna, Peacocks, Haps
Care notes
Despite name, often orange. Sexually dimorphic. Hardy but aggressive. Mouthbrooder. Keep 1 male per multiple females.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.