Cobalt Blue Zebra

Maylandia callainos

Formerly: Pseudotropheus callainos

A solid, brilliant cobalt-blue mbuna that is hardy but territorial.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–82°F

pH

7.8–8.6

Hardness

10–25 dGH

Max size

5 in

Min tank

50 gal

Temperament

Aggressive

Social

Social

Swim level

All

Diet

Herbivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

6-10 years

Breeding

Mouthbrooder

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Lake Malawi (Africa)

A vivid, easy-to-keep mbuna, though combative like its relatives. Keep one male with several females among rockwork in hard alkaline water. A staple of the Malawi cichlid tank.