Blue Zebra Mbuna 4.5"

🔷 Blue Zebra Mbuna (4.5”) – Electric Color and Classic Malawi Attitude

Turn your African cichlid tank into a high-contrast display with the Blue Zebra Mbuna (Maylandia callainos), a Lake Malawi native known for its electric blue body, bold vertical striping, and high-energy territorial behavior. At 4.5 inches, this adult-sized specimen is already showing full coloration and is ready to become a dominant player in your rockwork setup.

These fish don’t just add color—they bring personality. With constant movement, complex social behavior, and strong territorial instincts, Blue Zebra Mbunas are a must-have for experienced African cichlid keepers looking for visual intensity and activity in every corner of the tank.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Maylandia callainos (formerly Metriaclima callainos)

• Common Name: Blue Zebra Mbuna, Cobalt Blue Mbuna

• Size: 4.5 inches (adults average 4–5”)

• Temperament: Aggressive, highly territorial

• Tank Size: 55+ gallons minimum (75+ recommended for mixed colonies)

• Water Parameters: 76–82°F | pH 7.8–8.6 | Hard, alkaline water

• Diet: Herbivore – thrives on spirulina flakes, algae-based pellets, and occasional protein

🪨 Setup & Compatibility:

Blue Zebra Mbunas thrive in:

• Rocky, cave-filled aquascapes with lots of broken sight lines

• Sand or fine gravel substrates

• Strong filtration and high oxygenation

Ideal tank mates include other aggressive Mbuna species like:

• Red Zebra, Auratus, Acei, Yellow Lab (with caution)

• Synodontis catfish or armored Plecos

These fish are intense diggers and require space to claim and defend territory. Keeping them in groups of 3+ with plenty of hiding zones helps distribute aggression.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each 4.5” Blue Zebra Mbuna is:

• Fully colored, tank-raised, and acclimated

• Eating aggressively and ready to thrive

• Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• A perfect choice for cichlid keepers building a vibrant, high-energy Malawi tank

📦 Limited availability at 4.5” – ready to go straight into your display tank. Grab yours now—only at RobsAquatics.com.