Ice Blue Red Top Zebra (Maylandia greshakei)
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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
Origin
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Sexing
- Mature males should be more colourful with blue with orange fins, whereas a mature female is a dull brown/greyish colour.
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.
Diet
- 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
- Feed for 30 seconds 2-4 times a day 2 minutes maximum. They will eat more given a chance.
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.
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.
Identification
- See Sexing
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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