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Moderate
Red Top Ndumbi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus sp. 'Red Top Ndumbi')
24–27°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 200L
£14.61£16.99
Chilumba Maison Reef Zebra Mbuna is a robust Lake Malawi rock cichlid for spacious hard-water mbuna aquariums.
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.
Pseudotropheus zebra Chilumba Maison Reef
Chilumba Maison Reef Zebra Mbuna Cichlid are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Chilumba Maison Reef Zebra Mbuna is a robust Lake Malawi rock cichlid for spacious hard-water mbuna aquariums.
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.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Chilumba Maison Reef Zebra Mbuna Cichlid is a robust Lake Malawi rock cichlid sold under the existing Pseudotropheus zebra Chilumba Maison Reef name. Many modern hobby references place Maison Reef zebra forms around Maylandia / Metriaclima; the practical care is the key point: this is a strong, territorial mbuna for a spacious hard-water setup.
| Listed identity | Pseudotropheus zebra Chilumba Maison Reef |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 12-15cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 280 litres or larger |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 7.8-8.6, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Algae-rich mbuna pellets, spirulina and aufwuchs-style foods |
| Temperament | Aggressive rock-dwelling mbuna |
Use strong filtration, rock piles, caves and visual barriers. Keep with other robust Malawi mbuna that enjoy the same water and diet. Avoid small, delicate or soft-water tank mates, and do not rely on a pair as a stable social group.
Use as a first-time buyer. This live fish is packed for a licensed live-animal courier service and covered by the Tropical Fish Co Live Arrival Guarantee.
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