Псевдотрофеус зебра. Цихлиды оз. Малави.

Pseudotrophyus zebra is a prominent representative of Malawian cichlids. Due to its simplicity in maintenance, the pseudotrophus zebra is suitable for both beginner aquarists and professionals. Gender differences in the species pseudotrophyus zebra are simple to determine: females are red, males are light blue with stripes on their sides. In mature males, a fat bulge forms on the forehead, in females there is no such formation. The diet should be 70% plant-based, 30% animal. From plants give salad, nettle, cabbage, from animal feed - cyclops, daphnia. Willingly eat "zebras" and ready-made dry food. Pseudotrophyus zebra is an aggressive species. Fish do not let strangers into their clearly limited territory. Males often arrange fights for one or another piece of territory. Therefore, it is recommended to form a flock consisting of one male and several females. The optimal number of individuals in the pack is 6 - 8. The behavior of zebras is conflicting. The only neighbors with which compatibility is more or less normal are other representatives of the Tsikhlovy lakes family. Malawi.