As the name implies, most mbuna are cichlids that live among the piles of rocks and along the rocky shores of Lake Malawi, as opposed to other Haplochromide cichlids that live in the open water or on sandy shores or soft substrates. Shipping and handling. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Many Mbunas are very colorful and grow to be about 5" long, which is a very nice size for pet fish. Although they have not been confirmed in the wild, orange males are common in the aquarium. One of the most popular Mbuna since its discovery in Lake Malawi. The famous "Marmalade Cat" is a male OB, which is rarely seen in the Lake itself. So it's best they live in a group with at least 15-Mbunas in an aquarium with at least 80-gallons All Fish Peacocks Haps Mbunas OB Strains Plecos and Catfish ... Albino Red Top Zebra OB. Males typically are bright powder blue, females a rich orange. The best known of the Mbuna group are the Zebra Cichlids. They ra Maylandia estherae (the Red Zebra mbuna, Red Zebra Cichlid, or Esther Grant's Zebra) is a haplochromine cichlid.It is a rock dwelling fish or mbuna from Lake Malawi.This fish, like most cichlids from Lake Malawi, is a mouthbrooder - females hold their fertilized eggs then fry in their mouths until they are released after about 21 days. A male of Melanochromis auratus at Nakantenga Bay, Lake Malawi ... Mbuna do not require as high of a temperature as other tropical fish. OB Zebra Mbuna Cichlid - Live Freshwater Fish Lake Malawi. Bumblebee Mbuna. If you dont see it on our list, just ask we may have it in stock. Click here to shop for Rare Mbuna Fish that you rarely see in live fish stores. Lake Malawi (Mbuna) To place an order call 386-253-0054 or send an email to: daytonaaquarium@hotmail.com. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Maylandia estherae, the red zebra cichlid, is what my former colleagues and I would consider a ‘punchy’ fish. Mbunas live along the shores among the rocks of Lake Malawi in East Africa. Skip to content Search. Scientific Name: Metriaclima pyrsonotos Place of Origin: Lake Malawi Adult Size: 4 - 5" Temperament: Aggressive.They may display conspecific aggression, attacking males of the same species. They're notorious for being very aggressive. The Orange Blotch Red Zebra is an aquacultured color variant of Metriaclima estherae. Metrialima zebra is the King of the color morphs, ... (OB) female. From $6.99 View. M. estherae is a very lively fish with great colors. Auratus Mbuna. From $8.99 View. The Zebra Cichlids, also known as the Mbuna Cichlids, are endemic to Lake Malawi. From $6.99 View. Ridgemont Plaza, Greece, NY 585-225-8700 or Country Club Plaza, East Rochester, NY 585-381-3870 The name Mbuna translates to "Rock Fish", as they like to reside in and around rocks. Remember the lake is 72 - 74 degrees all year long. 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