Pearl White Zebra (Maylandia callainos 'White')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMaylandia callainos 'White'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asWhite Zebra, Pearl Zebra, Metriaclima callainos white, Albino Cobalt

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

Solid pearly-white body with faint barring; a fixed light morph of callainos popular in the trade.

Difficulty and care for the Pearl White Zebra

Easy

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

White color line of the cobalt zebra; same territorial mbuna behavior. Keep one male to several females and avoid mixing zebra morphs to prevent hybridizing.

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