{"product_id":"pseudotropheus-maylandia-zebra-blue-malawi-african-cichlid","title":"Pseudotropheus Maylandia Zebra Blue Malawi African Cichlid","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Zebra is the classic Lake Malawi mbuna, a sky-blue fish crossed with dark vertical bars, the barred pattern strongest in dominant males and fading in females. Now placed in Maylandia, it is found around rocky shores across much of the lake. Hardy, colourful and bold, it suits keepers building a busy mbuna community with plenty of rock and strong filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 11–13 cm (5 in); males larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 8–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Lake Malawi, widespread rocky coasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Boulder shorelines, grazing algae on rock surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Herbivorous, aufwuchs grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Spirulina flakes, algae wafers, blanched spinach, nori, daphnia, cyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Two small feeds daily; vegetable based; avoid rich meaty foods, which cause bloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Other robust mbuna of contrasting colour; Labeotropheus, Labidochromis, Iodotropheus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Maylandia colour forms (hybridise), peaceful or slow species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Aggressive, very active, dominant male rules the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Males hold caves fiercely; overstocking and rockwork diffuse aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Aggression management; strong filtration and weekly changes for a heavily stocked tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, hard and alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 7.5–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 250 litres for one male with several females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a long-term commitment for a large, rock-filled tank; expect a dominant male to rule the aquarium. Keep one male with three or more females, as it is a maternal mouthbrooder and lone females get harassed. Do not mix with Red Zebra or other Maylandia, as they cross readily. Use a sand substrate and stack rock to the surface, and this fish will reward you with constant colour and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"1\"","offer_id":64680674394489,"sku":"STF-PSEUDO-ZEBRA-BLUE-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":64680674427257,"sku":"STF-PSEUDO-ZEBRA-BLUE-2","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-PSEUDO-ZEBRA-BLUE.png?v=1790097041","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk\/products\/pseudotropheus-maylandia-zebra-blue-malawi-african-cichlid","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}