Pseudotropheus zebra
| Common Names: | Blue Zebra |
| Synonyms: | Metriaclima zebra Tilapia zebra |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Aggressive. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with vegetable flakes. Divide the tank up into separate territories with plants and rocks. Make plenty of caves. A large tank and is needed. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 11cm (4.3") Female: 11cm (4.3") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | False egg patterns on the male's anal fin are much brighter and well defined compared to the female's. |
| Breeding: | Keep several females for each male. Use a temperature of 25-28°C. The Blue Zebra is a mouth Brooder. |
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| Comments: | Comes in many colour varieties. |
| Main Colours: | Black, Blue |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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