Red Zebra Cichlid

Maylandia estherae

Formerly: Pseudotropheus estherae

A popular mbuna that comes in orange, blue, and other bright morphs.

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 hardy, colorful, and readily breeding mbuna, though territorial like its relatives. Needs hard alkaline water and a rocky aquascape. Keep one male with several females to manage aggression.