{"product_id":"yellow-zebra-cichlid","title":"Yellow Zebra Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Zebra Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking African cichlid offered at 2-3CM. Lake Malawi mbuna lineage; captive-bred trade form. Its appeal comes from the combination of bold colour, intelligent behaviour and the unmistakable territorial presence that makes African cichlid aquariums so engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic community fish. Aggressive mbuna; territorial and best in a deliberately stocked African cichlid aquarium. A well-planned aquarium, stable mineral-rich water where appropriate, strong filtration and deliberate stocking make a major difference to long-term colour, behaviour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold African cichlid colour and confident behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent centrepiece potential in a dedicated African setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive, responsive feeding behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for aquarists building a structured Lake Malawi Mbuna display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-13 cm depending on line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180-250 L+ with extensive rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6-8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with strong herbivorous component; spirulina-rich mbuna foods and limited animal protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest with other appropriately stocked mbuna or robust Malawi cichlids. Avoid peaceful community fish and species unable to compete at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank-mate direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible African cichlids with similar adult size, temperament and water chemistry; robust Synodontis can be considered in larger African biotope-style systems where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e small peaceful community fish, delicate long-finned fish, incompatible water-parameter species, and overcrowding that prevents weaker individuals from escaping dominant fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild substantial rockwork with caves and broken lines of sight, leaving open lanes for swimming and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplier identity note:\u003c\/em\u003e Supplier trade name does not establish exact Metriaclima species. Keep taxonomy conservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-buyers-guide\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/african-biotope\"\u003eAfrican aquarium guides\u003c\/a\u003e before buying, and browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/water-filtration-systems\"\u003efiltration options\u003c\/a\u003e when completing a suitable setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"2-3CM","offer_id":53967347253542,"sku":"CF-0785","price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/GoldenZebraCichlidinAquarium.png?v=1790859516","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/yellow-zebra-cichlid","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}