Metriaclima estherae
| Common Names: | Cherry Red Zebra Red Zebra |
| Synonyms: | Pseudotropheus estherae |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Territorial |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed flakes, shrimp pellets, live food. Do not feed blood worms as the red zebra is not capable of eating them. It will cause bloating and could eventually kill the fish Lots of hidding places are needed. Plants dividing the tank down the middle help to establish territories. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 12.5cm (4.9") Female: 12.5cm (4.9") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are blue, while the female is an orange/red colour. |
| Breeding: | Mouth brooder. |
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| Main Colours: | Blue, Orange |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Flat |
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