Zebra Gold "Ruarwe" (Metriaclima sp.)

Remarks: This locality of zebra gold mbunas are found on the northwestern side of Lake Malawi in the deeper, rocky areas near Ruarwe.  Males are a golden yellow with black ventral fins and light blue details on their other fins. Their face and belly are black to blue. Females are gray to silver and occasionally have a few light blue markings. These fish are mainly herbivorous, feeding on algae and plankton in the wild. Zebra gold mbunas are aggressive toward similar looking species but are generally non-combative toward non-conspecifics. Scientific Name: Metriaclima sp. "Ruarwe" Common Name: Zebra Gold "Ruarwe" Max Size: 6 inches pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or Pellet food low in protein Compatibility: Mbuna Tank Mate Options: Williamsi Blue Lips White Tail Acei Pseudotropheus socolofi *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your