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Maylandia greshakei
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| Ice Blue Red Top Zebra | |
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| Ice Blue Red Top Zebra | |
| Species | Maylandia greshakei |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 5.512 in
12-14 cm (4.7-5.5") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Ice Blue Red Top Zebra, William's Mbuna
[edit] Synonyms
- Metriaclima greshakei
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males should be more colourful with blue with orange fins, whereas a mature female is a dull brown/greyish colour.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- Should primarily be fed vegetable matter including flake or spirulina, they should also accept small meaty foods such as brine shrimp or krill.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed for 30 seconds 2-4 times a day 2 minutes maximum. They will eat more given a chance.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Identification
- See sexing.
