Red Zebra (Maylandia estherae)

Red Zebra African Cichlid General Background The Red Zebra African Cichlid is one of the most popular fish in Lake Malawi and can be found among all levels of society. African Cichlids are a mouth-brooding variety of fish, and typically it is easy to breed them if given the proper tank set-up. Originating from Africa, some types will lay up to 60 eggs then scoop the eggs into their mouths where the male fertilizes the eggs, and within 12 18 days, they release the fry. The Red Zebra looks similar to a yellow color at first glance and is often quite brilliant in the wild. However, it does not have the zebra stripes like others in the same gene or species. Red Zebras have bright orange-red scales with faint traces of blue and yellow spots on the dorsal and anal fins like other mbuna fish. Unlike most other zebra species, though, females usually display richer colors than males! These Fish are Very Popular Despite Their Unique Demands. They have striking colors, intriguing behavioral chara