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Title: Red Zebra Cichlid
Description: Pseudotropheus zebra


Sergeant Major - January 16, 2006 12:36 AM (GMT)
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<b>Common Names:</b> Red Zebra Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid, Tilapia Zebra, False Zebra Mbuna
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Pseudotropheus zebra</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 7.8-8.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 10-18 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 5 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 50g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Female lays up to 60 eggs, which she then scoops into her mouth where they are fertilized. The fry remain in the female's mouth for 12 to 18 days before being released.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Rocks and caves.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b>
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