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Moderate
Coral Red Saulosi Mbuna (Chindongo saulosi)
23–27°C · pH 7.4–8.4 · 150L
£11.89£13.99
Blue OB Masinje Zebra Mbuna is a territorial Lake Malawi cichlid for hard alkaline rocky aquariums, vegetable-led feeding and robust mbuna tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maylandia zebra
Blue OB Masinje Zebra Mbuna are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Blue OB Masinje Zebra Mbuna is a territorial Lake Malawi cichlid for hard alkaline rocky aquariums, vegetable-led feeding and robust mbuna tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Blue OB Masinje Zebra Mbuna is a bold Lake Malawi mbuna for rocky cichlid aquariums. The OB pattern gives each fish a broken blue, peach and darker mottled look, so individuals can vary while still keeping the strong zebra-mbuna shape and attitude.
This listing is best treated as a locality and colour form of Maylandia zebra, also seen in the trade under older Pseudotropheus or Metriaclima zebra wording. The care priority is the same: hard alkaline water, rock territory, vegetable-led feeding and tank mates chosen for mbuna behaviour.
Use a mature aquarium with strong filtration, high oxygen and a rockscape that creates several sight breaks. Mbuna use caves, gaps and rock faces as territories, so the layout matters as much as the water volume. Sand or fine gravel works well, with rocks placed securely before substrate is added.
Keep the water stable and mineral-rich. Avoid soft acidic community conditions. Regular water changes, controlled feeding and good filtration help keep nitrate under control in busy Malawi aquariums.
Feed a mostly herbivorous diet. Spirulina flake, vegetable-based cichlid pellets, algae wafers and occasional blanched greens suit this fish better than rich meaty foods. Overfeeding protein-heavy foods can cause digestive trouble in mbuna, so keep meals small and regular.
Choose robust Lake Malawi mbuna with similar size and temperament. Avoid peaceful community fish, soft-water species, slow finny fish and anything small enough to be bullied. A common plan is one male with several females, but final stocking depends on tank size, rockwork and the aggression level of the group.
For similar Malawi comparisons, see Coral Red Saulosi Mbuna, Pseudotropheus Membe Deep, Melanochromis Johani Metangula, Labidochromis Chisumulae Mbweca and Pseudotropheus Tropheops Red Fin.
Use WELCOME10 for 10% off your first order. Livestock is packed for overnight travel with a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Acclimate carefully into hard, alkaline water and keep lights low while the group settles.
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