Difference between revisions of "Maylandia greshakei"
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| − | + | :Mature males should be more colourful with blue with orange fins, whereas a mature female is a dull brown/greyish colour. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :Should be kept in a [[Mbuna]] set up with similar sized Cichlids of moderate aggression. Multiple males may fight with each other and fish of similar colouration and shape, one male is best to a tank unless the tank is very large. | |
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| + | :Should primarily be fed vegetable matter including flake or [[spirulina]], they should also accept small meaty foods such as [[brine shrimp]] or [[krill]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed for 30 seconds 2-4 times a day 2 minutes maximum. They will eat more given a chance. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :These Cichlids need a typical Mbuna set up with sand substrate and plenty of rocks and caves in which to hide. They are not planted tank safe. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :They are mild to moderately aggressive. Much more aggressive when spawning. Will attack other males of the same species and fish of similar colouration and shape. Suitable for a community Mbuna tank given the right space. They are a colourful addition to the average community tank. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :See Sexing | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:57, 13 December 2017
Ice Blue Red Top Zebra
Male Ice Blue Red Top Zebra
Maylandia greshakei
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12-14 cm (4.7-5.5")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.2
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
6-16 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- William's Mbuna
Additional scientific names
- Metriaclima greshakei
Sexing[edit]
- Mature males should be more colourful with blue with orange fins, whereas a mature female is a dull brown/greyish colour.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Should be kept in a Mbuna set up with similar sized Cichlids of moderate aggression. Multiple males may fight with each other and fish of similar colouration and shape, one male is best to a tank unless the tank is very large.
Diet[edit]
- Should primarily be fed vegetable matter including flake or spirulina, they should also accept small meaty foods such as brine shrimp or krill.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed for 30 seconds 2-4 times a day 2 minutes maximum. They will eat more given a chance.
Environment specifics[edit]
- These Cichlids need a typical Mbuna set up with sand substrate and plenty of rocks and caves in which to hide. They are not planted tank safe.
Behaviour[edit]
- They are mild to moderately aggressive. Much more aggressive when spawning. Will attack other males of the same species and fish of similar colouration and shape. Suitable for a community Mbuna tank given the right space. They are a colourful addition to the average community tank.
Identification[edit]
- See Sexing
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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