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Family: Cichlidae

Water:Freshwater

Species: Pseudotropheus zebra Common Name: Bumblebee Zebra
 

Natural Source: Lake Malawi, Africa

Retail Source: captive-bred

Tank Habitat: requires rocky decor, larger tank is recommended

Water Conditions:75 - 82¼, prefers alkaline water, 7.8 - 9.0 pH

see HBH's suggested water treatments: Termin-ITE

Temperment: aggressive, territorial

Full Size: 5 inches

Swimming Level: bottom to mid-water

Skill Level (1-5): easy 2

Diet: sinking pellets, flake, vegetable matter

see HBH suggested food: African Cichilid Attack!, Graze Flake, Formula 45

Caution: tank mates should be selected carefully

Special Note: one male prefers several females in same tank


Bumblebee Zebra

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