red zebra http://www.allcichlids.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:20:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc142 How do I know if the female is holding eggs or not? B-rock Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:32:28 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc148 because the mouth will have a swollen pouch at the bottom, and she\'ll stop eating jc Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:52:54 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc157 I recently purchased a tank from a friend who was moving accross country. I paid $100.00 for all the fish, filters, tank etc... It has several african cichlids in it. At least one of the females appears to be a habitual reproducer. I believe from reading these articals they are red zebras with a blue male. Not sure... They are in a 135gal long tank and I think I have about 30 of these fish now. What should I do with them and is there anyone who can confirm from pics? Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:03:40 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc159 If you post some pics in the forum, then I can verify for you. BTW - that\'s a steal for such a large tank!!! justin Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:00:16 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc160 I have taken a few pics but I am not sure how to post them to the forum. I know it was a steal, that is why I took it. I have a 90 with some fresh water tropical fish that I paid several hundred for. When I agreed to take this tank I did not know it would keep reproducing. I have 7 more babies as of yesterday. How do I post pics? Extra Fish Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:15:23 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc163 you just need to post a new thread, and the image upload option is at the bottom. Are you registered? justin Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:53:10 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc293 i have a two orange cichlids in my tank of 24 cichlids. one is a pale orange (like the pic) and the other one is a rich darker orange. are these a male and a female? will they breed? ash Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:21:23 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc294 me again! the pale one tends to saty away from the other fish. it also sometimes swims at an angle. is it ill or just a strange fish? will it still breed? also, are these 2 fish the same species? ash Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:23:01 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc381 red zebra are great fish to keep. again they are quite agrressive but what african cichlid tank would be complete with them. marcus Wed, 07 May 2008 18:20:57 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc382 my fish has an yellow spot on its anal fin how do i know if its real i have a 10 gallon with 7 cichlids i got them for free and they all came from the same parent will they breed? wes Thu, 08 May 2008 08:54:04 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc396 Both males and females have egg spots. Africans breed readily in most conditions. Unless babies are stripped fairly early or the mother is quarantined, their survival rate is slim in a 10 gallon. Robin Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:19:10 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc417 I have a ten gallon tank with one red zebra. She has been by herself for about three years. Prior to that she killed any and every thing that was put in the tank. generally she will greet me in the morning for breakfast, but last week she stopped eating and started acting very strange. Sunday night there were six little reds swimming around.How does this happen and what should I do? jason Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:11:54 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc485 When your chiclid fry (babies) are old enough you can sell or trade for merchandise at your local petstore. I get tank supplies and have store credit for what I need. Obviously you would be over run with fish if you kept them all. Just ask the petstores in your area if they are willing to make an arrangement. Most are. Debra Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:41:24 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc554 I have one rich orange chiclid, and a smaller, paler, chiclid,. These fish fight for hours and i am wondering if they might mate? Al Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:33:45 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc555 I have a big, rich orange chiclid, and a really pale smaller chiclid. These fish fight for hours! I was wondering will they mate are will the bigger one just kill her? Al Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:36:04 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc559 How can you tell a male from a female Red Zebra Chiclid? rmccormick Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:40:22 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc614 I love these fish....I go by the egg spots on the anal fin, but have been told that this isn\'t always the answer. These are really intelligent cute fish. Not so cute with other zebras if one becomes the aggressor, which is common with these guys... I\'d look or babies, or ask your shop if someone there can tell. Sue Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:27:04 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc645 I have one female red zebra cichlid alone in a large 76 liter tank, but she has had other fish with her in the past, all of which she has outlived. Is it okay to have her by herself in the tank or should I consider buying another fish to go with her (Note: I am aware of the aggressiveness of cichlids). Sally Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:25:46 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc648 so i got to they were call dragons blood peacock and was trying to find more info now got this i have two males one female and possible the last one is male but its colouration and speck suggest its a female then other days its look like a male is that common and i noticed the female doesnt hold hers as long as electric yellow but i finally got some offspring and she hold half and spat the other half out they now hiding in the coral and plants with the electric yellow babies honyb Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:39:20 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc684 i have two orange chiclids which one is bigger thsn another one has two egg spots and the other one has one egg spot malta Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:07:10 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc685 how can i tell wich one is the female and which one is the male malta Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:08:55 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc693 I have a Red Zebra cichlid that is about 6 years old.I think that she has pop eye disease and have been treating her with Maracyn for 3 days. She has not eaten at all and I am worried that if she does not eat, that she will get too weak and die. Is there any form of nutrition that I could try to get her to eat? Are there maybe any vitamins that I could give her to help? I am desperate...PLease HELP! kittkatt Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:42:41 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc698 He was one of my best friends...I love and miss him so.... My Red Zebra named \"Orangy\" Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:29:12 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc736 plz help i have about 15 estherae/lombardoi and i\'mtrying to find out if male/female, they seem to be kissing and they chase after each other. what\'s the problem and how do I fix it gwen Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:58:47 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc742 Hi i\'m not registred and i have to excuse my bad english... I think i have a Red zebra male... in 32 gallons (i hope that\'s right 150 liter) 85lenghtx45x40height..... Its the only one survived fish (i have had 1 pseudotropheus zebra male, 1 elongatus female and the mother of this red zebra)...there was no electriciti at home and the temperatutre fall dovn to 10°C ----50 F (is right?) So now i have one Metriaclima estherae male and i need help what sort of fish i kan introduce in this small tank. May you help me?? Silvia Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:56:26 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc805 i think i puchased a red zebra at superpets the other day as a \"mixed african cichlid\" and I am worried he/she will be aggresive so i was wondering if you could help me i am keeping him/her in a 30 gallon tank with 2 rainbows, 1 electric yellow, and one blockhead and it is about 1 inch right now. will this be okay? I know the other cichlids will be fine but am worried about the rainbows, they both get about 5\" long and 1-2\" tall. Cichlid freako Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:16:41 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc826 I have an approximately 160gallon tank and bought three cichlids which I now believe are Red Zebra\'s. They are identical to the picture posted at the top of the page, which is somewhat confusing as I was told they were \'Polo\'s\' (I have tried to research this breed but I have found nothing). In my tank I have various other fish and the bottom of my tank is scattered with medium sized gravel. I have noticed large holes and cave-like within my tank that seems to have been dug out by one of my fish. I often see one of my red zebras hiding in these regions. I was wondering if this is breeding behaviour?? Does this mean that this one is a male/female?? Also, two of the red zebras have dots on the anal fin, but one does not, any particular reason?? Thanks!! Nicki Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:33:45 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc827 Nicki, It sounds to me like you have a female/male and they are breeding. The male usually digs a \"Breeding hole\" And trys to attract a female. And from what i know, males will have several egg spots (up to around 30 even) and females will just have a few to none. Hope i helped. John Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:04:34 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc828 John, that would be awesome if they did breed. I have heard that if other aggresive fish are in the tank they will not breed until the fish are removed. I have several other cichlids, including a male Jack Dempsey. Would it be best to remove these three to a separate tank to encourage breeding?? Nicki Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:36:41 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc847 Hi if you need to get rid of some of you fish email sonjabell5@gmail.com thank you sonja Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:43:08 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc962 Hi,i have 2 rams and 2 Red Zebra cichlids 1 blue 1 orange think they are male and female although they are young and it is hard to tell atm. But in my small tank i have adopted 1 electric yellow cichlid on his own with a red tail shark again both young. The cichlid seems to be quite aggrressive. I was woundering if i put the cichlid in with the others will he just start attacking the others? (note the electric yellow is female and the others seem quite peacful). Gazza Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:28:29 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc1038 ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooopppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp pooop Sun, 09 May 2010 11:31:56 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc1043 As you have more than one male in the tank it is likely that they have taken on dominant and subordinate roles. The one male which seems to change and act like a female at times is most likely a subordinate and not as aggressive or large as the other male. This is why he resorts to behaving/changing colouration (if you have noticed indeed that it does do this) to resemble a female; to avoid continuous aggressive behavior towards it from the dominant male. gan Sat, 15 May 2010 13:14:53 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc1100 i found a lonely 3 and a half inch red zebra at the lfs and had to get him he is so beautiful and will stand up to other fish but will not give chase (although he has been in a hyperdominence battle once he\'s great IN AN AFRICAN CICHLID TANK sean Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:20:10 +0100 http://www.allcichlids.com/lake_malawi/metriaclima_estherae_red_zebra_cichlid__4.html#josc1114 hi, i have recently set up my cichlid tank, i have red zebras whose behaviour have changed over night, one is just swimming on the spot but if any other fish comes near it it chases them away, i have also noticed other fish crowding it, i have a yellow lab just staring at it all the time, which is quite fun to watch but would like to know if anyone has any ideas on what this behaviour can be jacqui46 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:54:23 +0100