Many Mbunas are very colorful and grow to be about 5" long, which is a very nice size for pet fish. From $6.99 View. ... Albino OB Zebra (Hypo) 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. Metrialima zebra is the King of the color morphs, ... (OB) female. 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. It has a reddish-orange body color with dark marbling. One of the most popular Mbuna since its discovery in Lake Malawi. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. M. estherae is a very lively fish with great colors. 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. The name Mbuna translates to "Rock Fish", as they like to reside in and around rocks. The name mbuna means "rockfish" in the language of the Tonga People of Malawi. OB Zebra Mbuna Cichlid - Live Freshwater Fish Lake Malawi. The famous "Marmalade Cat" is a male OB, which is rarely seen in the Lake itself. Mbunas live along the shores among the rocks of Lake Malawi in East Africa. If you dont see it on our list, just ask we may have it in stock. So it's best they live in a group with at least 15-Mbunas in an aquarium with at least 80-gallons The Zebra Cichlids, also known as the Mbuna Cichlids, are endemic to Lake Malawi. They're notorious for being very aggressive. From $8.99 View. 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. Auratus Mbuna. The African word "mbuna" means "rockfish". The best known of the Mbuna group are the Zebra Cichlids. The Orange Blotch Red Zebra is an aquacultured color variant of Metriaclima estherae. Remember the lake is 72 - 74 degrees all year long. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. A male of Melanochromis auratus at Nakantenga Bay, Lake Malawi ... Mbuna do not require as high of a temperature as other tropical fish. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Although they have not been confirmed in the wild, orange males are common in the aquarium. They ra Males typically are bright powder blue, females a rich orange. Shipping and handling. From $6.99 View. 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