Maylandia estherae
Aquarist: swells
Species: Maylandia estherae
Alternate Name: Esther Grant's Zebra
Common Name: Red Zebra
Photo by: Scott Wells
Description
A polymorphic haplochromine but the red/orange variety is most popular, hence the common name. A sexually dimorphic, full-bodied species. Females max out about 4", while males are a little larger at 5" +.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: None
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Unknown
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2016
Acquired three specimens from Alan Bliven (Cichlid Lovers). One was a gravid female because I noticed a single small fry very shortly after introducing her to then tank. The three were housed in a 55g tank with a couple of other mbuna species (labs and demasoni).
Species Spawned: Yes
Though I think one female was gravid when acquired, I marked that I spawned them because it is possible she did spawn in the tank. I never saw eggs or wrigglers, but the tank was pretty dense with rocks and such.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Nothing special. I think I fed crushed flakes.