{"product_id":"albino-ice-blue-zebra-cichlid-metriaclima-callainos","title":"African Cichlid | Albino Ice Blue Zebra (Metriaclima callainos Albino)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eAlbino Ice Blue Zebra\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMetriaclima callainos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Albino morph)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a stunning \u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eLake Malawi mbuna cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eicy blue to white body coloration and distinctive red eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e. This albino variety offers the same bold personality and activity level as the standard Ice Blue Zebra, with a softer, high-contrast appearance that stands out beautifully against rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eAlbino Ice Blue Zebras are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eactive, territorial rock-dwellers\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003embuna-only or African cichlid aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. When provided with ample hiding spaces and kept with compatible species, they display excellent color and natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e Pale ice-blue to white albino coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e Red-eyed albino morph\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e Classic Lake Malawi mbuna behavior\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e Active, bold, and eye-catching\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e Best kept with other mbuna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~45 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7682°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.88.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1698\" 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aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eLake Malawi mbuna aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eRockscape-heavy African cichlid tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eAquarists with cichlid experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eHobbyists wanting a lighter-colored mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Ice Blue Zebra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metriaclima callainos (Albino)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eFAQs Albino Ice Blue Zebra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eQ: Is this fish more sensitive because its albino?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eA: No. Care requirements are the same as standard Ice Blue Zebras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003eQ: Can it be kept alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eA: Not recommended. Mbuna do best in groups or harems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eQ: What substrate is best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003eA: Sand or fine gravel with heavy rock structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eQ: Will it keep its color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003eA: Yes. 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