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Red Zebra cichlids at Live Fish Direct.
Mbuna & Victorian Cichlids
Red Zebra
Metriaclima estherae
An orange-red Lake Malawi mbuna, raised in Utah spring water and selected from the sizes and sexes currently available at the farm.
Lake Malawi
Up to about 5 in
Territorial mbuna
Use the + and - controls to build your order. Quantity discounts begin at 3 fish.
Premium Unsexed - 1.75 in
30 available
We inspect the whole group and aim for a sensible mix when several are ordered. Sex is not guaranteed at this size.
How we select unsexed fish
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3-5 fish 5% off
6-11 fish 10% off
12+ fish 15% off
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About the Red Zebra
Red Zebra is an active, territorial mbuna from Lake Malawi. Its orange-red coloration makes it one of the most recognizable African cichlids in the hobby.
Premium fish are selected after visible color develops. The choices above show the sizes and sexes currently in stock.
- Scientific name
- Metriaclima estherae
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Adult size
- Up to about 5 in
- Temperament
- Territorial, active
Red Zebra care
Red Zebras are territorial mbuna. Provide rockwork and broken sight lines, and plan the group carefully. The current Live Fish Direct guidance recommends one male with five or six females and an aquarium of at least 30 gallons.
A quality vegetable-forward tropical flake helps support strong condition and color. Watch the whole group at feeding time so shy fish are not crowded away from food.
- Minimum aquarium
- 30 gallons
- Suggested group
- 1 male to 5-6 females
- Habitat
- Rockwork and open swimming room
- Diet
- Quality tropical flake
Shipping this fish
Packed for overnight travel
Live-fish orders ship priority overnight for one $55 flat rate.
Supported after arrival
Your order is covered by our 30-day arrive-and-stay-healthy guarantee.