orange assorted african cichlids red zebras?

  • Get the NEW AquariaCentral iOS app --> http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1227181058 // Android version will be out soon!

AquariumNoob13

I AM NOT A N00B!
Aug 27, 2007
1,281
0
0
Bonita, Ca
when i went and got my blue socolofi today, i was looking at the other fish in the assorted african tank, and they had some really beautiful orange cichlids in there. were they red zebras perhaps? i don't have any pictures i'm sorry, but for those of you that have been to petco lately and seen the assorted african tank, do you know if those are red zebras or not?
 

reptileguy2727

Not enough tanks, space, or time
Jan 15, 2006
1,799
0
0
Northern Virginia
Probably. They are the most common orange/red mbuna. All that really matters is that they are mbuna. You can't really KNOW anything past that unless they were wild caught (not good for wild populations) or from wild caught parents (still increases the demands for wild caught).
 

AquariumNoob13

I AM NOT A N00B!
Aug 27, 2007
1,281
0
0
Bonita, Ca
alright. thanks. =] is it better to get them at aquatic warehouse though?
 

Rbishop

Administrator
Staff member
Dec 30, 2005
40,727
452
143
70
Real Name
Mr. Normal
I wouldn't rely on anything being anything, from a mixed tank...
 

AquariumNoob13

I AM NOT A N00B!
Aug 27, 2007
1,281
0
0
Bonita, Ca
ok. i just called and they won't be getting any in stock until monday night. but does that mean its safe to say they have purebread red zebras?
 
Last edited:

AquariumNoob13

I AM NOT A N00B!
Aug 27, 2007
1,281
0
0
Bonita, Ca
pet kingdom sells small ones for $2.99 each, medium ones $5.99 each, and large ones for $17.99 each. i'll probably get 5 small ones. is that okay?
 

kay-bee

AC Members
Sep 14, 2005
706
0
16
Tampa, FL
What size tank are is intended for them?

Are they genuine red zebras? They might be, but you never know. It takes's getting knowing what they're supposed to look like to distinguish a red zebra from, say, a red zebra/yellow lab mix. If possible try to acquire them from a species tank (which is a tank containing only red zebras).
 

AquariumNoob13

I AM NOT A N00B!
Aug 27, 2007
1,281
0
0
Bonita, Ca
75 gal with 4 socolofi and 8 yellow labs. might just have 4 red zebras. i asked the guy who i talked to and he said that they are purebread red zebras. no idea if i should believe him or not?
 

kay-bee

AC Members
Sep 14, 2005
706
0
16
Tampa, FL
You could take his word and get them or perhaps try to post pics of them prior to getting them and get a broader opinion of what they are based on those pics.
 

AquariumNoob13

I AM NOT A N00B!
Aug 27, 2007
1,281
0
0
Bonita, Ca
well how about if i buy them and then post pics? then if they aren't red zebras i'll return them?
 
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store