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Maylandia zebra

Zebra Mbuna, Zebra Cichlid
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8.6–8.6
dGH
10–25 ppm
Size
12 cm
Tank
80 L
Maylandia zebra, known for its distinctive striped patterns, is an active and territorial fish. It is crucial to create an environment with plenty of hiding spots and rock formations to mimic their natural habitat. In aquariums, they can be aggressive, especially toward fish of similar species, so substantial space is needed to manage territorial behaviors. Implementing a proper aquascape with caves and hiding spots helps in reducing aggression and stress.

Water parameters

Hardness
10–25 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8.6–8.6

Tank & size

Fish size
12 cm
Tank length
80 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

Malawi.

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