Cichlids Mbuna - Red Zebra

Name: Red Zebra Mbuna
Scientific Name: Maylandia estherae (also sold as Metriaclima estherae)
Maximum Length: About 5 inches
Favorite Things: Rocky Malawi aquariums with caves, tunnels, and plenty of line-of-sight breaks. Red Zebra Mbuna are known for their vibrant orange-to-red coloration and confident, active swimming. They thrive on a high-vegetable diet—spirulina flakes, algae wafers, and herbivore cichlid pellets—to maintain strong color and good digestion.
Best Buddies: Best with other Mbuna of similar size and temperament. Works well in heavily stocked Malawi tanks where aggression is spread out. Avoid mixing with peaceful community species or soft-water fish.