Description
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
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