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Maylandia estherae

Family:	CICHLIDAE
Species:	Maylandia estherae
Common Name:	Red zebra
Size:	Up to 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Habitat:	AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Min Tank Size:	55 Gallon.
Diet:	Herbivore, Feeds on algae, pellets, flakes, krill, artemia, etc fed sparingly.
Behavior:	Mildy agressive.
Water:	Temperature range 78 - 82°F (25-28 C) ; pH: 7.8 - 8.6, Water Hardness: Hard dH
Care:	Best in mbuna only tanks with fish of similar sizes, or species only. One male to many females.
Communities:	Mostly Peaceful with ther species. Males aggressive to other males and fish with similar colors / shapes.
Suitability:	Not for all, needs a specialized set up.