Cichlids: Z

All cichlids whose common name starts with Z, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.

7 species

Zebra acara
Ivanacara adoketa
Freshwater
4.7 in (12 cm) · 25 gal (95 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Zebra mbuna
Maylandia zebra
Freshwater
5.9 in (15 cm) · 55 gal (210 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Zebra nyererei
Pundamilia pundamilia
Freshwater
5.9 in (15 cm) · 53 gal (200 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)
Zebra obliquidens
Astatotilapia latifasciata
Freshwater
4.9 in (12.5 cm) · 30 gal (115 L)73–82°F (23–28°C)
Zebra pike cichlid
Crenicichla zebrina
Freshwater
11.8 in (30 cm) · 159 gal (600 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Zebra sardine cichlid
Cyprichromis zonatus
Freshwater
3.9 in (10 cm) · 79 gal (300 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Zebra tilapia
Heterotilapia buttikoferi
Freshwater
11.8 in (30 cm) · 159 gal (600 L)73–82°F (23–28°C)

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