Ice Blue Zebra (Maylandia greshakei)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMaylandia greshakei

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asWilliam's Mbuna, Red Top Ice Blue, Greshake's Zebra, Metriaclima greshakei, Pseudotropheus greshakei

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Males pale ice-blue body with vivid orange/red dorsal fin ('red top'); females typically gray-brown. A popular high-contrast morph.

Difficulty and care for the Ice Blue Zebra

Easy

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Territorial mbuna; keep one male with multiple females. Males defend caves vigorously during breeding.

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